Divestitures
Maximize the Value of Your Transaction
Divestitures are a Multi-Step Process
Divestitures are complex transactions and every detail matters. By managing your divestiture at every stage, we can maximize your shareholder value, minimize risk and deliver results during this critical time in your business and your life.
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Strategy Development
When you’re ready to sell your business or divest an asset, our first step is to establish your personal and business goals. From there, we develop a strategic plan that is consistent with your needs and considers all aspects of the transaction.
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Purchaser Identification
More potential buyers leads to a better outcome for you. We have an extensive regional, national, and global network, from which we identify, screen, and target potential buyers for your business.
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Transaction Management
We manage every aspect of the transaction, including valuation of your business or asset, structuring and negotiating the deal, conducting due diligence, and delivering effective tax and financing strategies.
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Closing and Post-Deal Support
We deliver post-deal transitional management to ensure both you and the purchaser are satisfied with the transaction outcome.
Insights
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Performance
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Progress
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Performance
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Contact Our Corporate Finance Team
Brett Franklin CPA, CA
President, MNP Corporate Finance
Brett Franklin, CPA, CA, is President, MNP Corporate Finance Inc. Based in Winnipeg, Brett develops and implements creative business strategies for clients in all industry sectors and in all stages of the business life cycle.
Brett’s primary role is facilitating the sale of companies, but he also provides support with business acquisitions, corporate restructuring and transactional due diligence.
With a diverse background in financial services, including banking, private equity, hedge funds and structured investment products, Brett has the knowledge and ability to resolve challenging financial issues and develop practical solutions to even the most difficult problems. He is adept at guiding clients at any level of the organization, helping them understand complex situations and providing professional business strategy advice.
Prior to joining MNP, Brett was Director of Hedge Fund Administration at UBS AG in the Cayman Islands. He holds the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation, qualifying as a Chartered Accountant (CA) in 2001, and a Master of Accountancy degree from the University of Manitoba. In his free time, Brett coaches minor hockey and baseball.