Buck Jack Capital: Closing or Quitting
2020
| Case No.
E735
| Length
12 pgs.
This case describes how Laura Franklin and William Colt conducted their entrepreneurial acquisition process. After the duo honed their method for contacting potential sellers, they found a company they were excited to close a deal with. Over the course of many months of diligence, and overcoming a large mistake, the duo were prepared to acquire their ideal company – then COVID-19 hit, leading them to consider pausing the deal.
Learning Objective
Students learn about different ways to approach the search process and, after finding a company worth pursuing, how to build a relationship with a seller.
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