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Unlocking the Value of Your Company with Sound Exit Planning

Developing a strategy for sound exit planning can readily enhance the monetary value of a company and increase returns for executives and owners. Business owners and executives can often unlock the value of their company by taking basic legal steps that can ultimately decrease operating costs, while significantly enhancing the profitability of a liquidity event.

We Ask the Right Questions Before We Recommend an Approach

Berenzweig Leonard helps companies and executives implement innovative approaches, with a straightforward review and assessment of corporate documents to address important inquiries, including:

  • Is the company in good standing with solid governance documents to protect the owners and preserve company value?
  • Are the owners of the company adequately protected in the formation materials?
  • Does the company have sound employment agreements in place for key personnel that protect the company and reflect best HR practices?
  • Has the company adopted sound practices and procedures to enhance and safeguard its intellectual property?
  • Does the company have key cyber and data protection requirements to head off exposure?
  • Does the company have sound and basic protections in place in its core teaming documents that head off harmful litigation and include critical clauses that safeguard the company against loss and preserve revenue?

We Design Agreements with Your Business’s Longevity in Mind

The cost-effectiveness and value proposition for businesses to invest the time for this approach is evident:

  • Sound governance documents avoid costly founder/member disputes and pave the way for an efficient and maximized exit, with streamlined expenses.
  • Effective employment agreements protect the company by putting in place solid agreements and restrictions for its employees that control personnel, fight competitors, minimize HR headaches, and enhance the value of the company.
  • Sound employment (and consultant) agreements also safeguard a “costs-down, revenues-up” business environment due to minimized legal exposure.
  • Adequately protected intellectual property preserves the company’s competitive advantage and protects its valuable assets, thus enhancing its valuation.
  • Solid teaming agreements have critical clauses in place to contain risk and costs, which increases executives’ leverage over company assets and decrease costs of enforcement so business owners can focus on profits and spend less time in negotiation.

Berenzweig Leonard helps companies and executives across the country implement this assessment to diagnose problems, demonstrate solutions for cost savings and improved efficiencies, facilitate smooth purchaser due diligence, and increase valuation.

Get the Information You Need to Make Smart Decisions

Work with attorneys recognized for their responsiveness, attention to detail, and acumen. We are eager to advise you on your exit planning options or other corporate matters. Connect with us online or call our D.C. metro firm at 703-760-0402.

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