Value Acceleration & Exit Planning

Value acceleration exit planning

The exit planning process is complicated. Many things can impact the value you can harvest from your business, so it’s never too early to start planning for that transition. Not only does this help you create and preserve the maximum value of your business, it also increases the chance of you exiting on your own terms, not by force or out of necessity.

Bennett Thrasher’s Value Acceleration & Exit Planning practice helps business owners navigate succession complexities by assessing a company’s value and establishing a strategic exit plan, while offering advisory services when needed.

Team Leaders

Bennett Thrasher believes in serving our clients by building trust through insight and involvement.

If you’re looking for a strategic partner to help you maximize your business value, we can help. Contact Gina Miller or Chris Anderson to schedule a consultation.

Business Valuation & Analysis

As an owner, you’ve devoted substantial time and resources to make your business more valuable. Do you know how much your business is worth?

Bennett Thrasher’s Valuation team works with companies in a wide range of industries and with high-net-worth individuals.

If you engage with our experienced team members, we can assist you with:

  • Purchasing, selling, or merging a business
  • Buy/sell agreements
  • Executive compensation strategies
  • Gift and estate tax planning
  • Succession planning
  • ESOP feasibility

Business Exit Planning Services

The number one reason an exit plan fails is when it’s adopted but not truly implemented. If you have an exit plan but fail to consider all aspects of the plan, you may:

  • Sell the company for the wrong price
  • Sell the company at the wrong time
  • Reach burnout before you’re able to leave
  • Fail to find a successor to run the business
  • Fail to attract a buyer
  • Pay too much tax

After taking into consideration your transition timeline, our Bennett Thrasher professionals can offer valuation services and exit planning to build an exit strategy. We will develop a plan and work with you whether the process takes months or even years to meet those goals.

We look at your exit plan holistically, addressing both the needs of the business and the needs of your individual family. The benefits that come from working with Bennett Thrasher for exit planning include:

  • Helping you decide how and when you exit your business
  • Creating a strategic plan for value acceleration
  • Protecting the business value that you’ve built
  • Decreasing potential business risks and readying the business for sale
  • Minimizing or eliminating taxes for you, your estate, or your family
  • Reducing stress and uncertainty
  • Creating a smooth transition for the company’s management team

Most importantly, you’ll have the peace of mind that comes from knowing you have a plan in place to meet your business and personal goals.

Advisory Services

Bennett Thrasher offers specialized advisory services that merge both strategy and opportunity together. Our goal is to improve business performance and help you plan for your current and future financial needs. Our advisory services include:

Transaction Advisory
We look for ways to increase the value on the sale of your business. We will determine the appropriate value if you are implementing an employee stock option plan or adding a new partner.

M&A Tax Advisory
We’ll help you navigate the complexities of federal, state, local, and international taxes to preserve value during any merger or acquisition.

Individual Tax Compliance and Tax Planning
If you need help with:

  • Filing complex tax returns (federal or state income tax, estate tax, or gift tax),
  • Tax projections, or
  • Tax planning—

— we’ll simplify the process for you so you can focus on what you do best.

Business Valuation & Analysis

As an owner, you’ve devoted substantial time and resources to make your business more valuable. Do you know how much your business is worth?

Bennett Thrasher’s Valuation team works with companies in a wide range of industries and with high-net-worth individuals.

If you engage with our experienced team members, we can assist you with:

  • Purchasing, selling, or merging a business
  • Buy/sell agreements
  • Executive compensation strategies
  • Gift and estate tax planning
  • Succession planning
  • ESOP feasibility

Business Exit Planning Services

The number one reason an exit plan fails is when it’s adopted but not truly implemented. If you have an exit plan but fail to consider all aspects of the plan, you may:

  • Sell the company for the wrong price
  • Sell the company at the wrong time
  • Reach burnout before you’re able to leave
  • Fail to find a successor to run the business
  • Fail to attract a buyer
  • Pay too much tax

After taking into consideration your transition timeline, our Bennett Thrasher professionals can offer valuation services and exit planning to build an exit strategy. We will develop a plan and work with you whether the process takes months or even years to meet those goals.

We look at your exit plan holistically, addressing both the needs of the business and the needs of your individual family. The benefits that come from working with Bennett Thrasher for exit planning include:

  • Helping you decide how and when you exit your business
  • Creating a strategic plan for value acceleration
  • Protecting the business value that you’ve built
  • Decreasing potential business risks and readying the business for sale
  • Minimizing or eliminating taxes for you, your estate, or your family
  • Reducing stress and uncertainty
  • Creating a smooth transition for the company’s management team

Most importantly, you’ll have the peace of mind that comes from knowing you have a plan in place to meet your business and personal goals.

Advisory Services

Bennett Thrasher offers specialized advisory services that merge both strategy and opportunity together. Our goal is to improve business performance and help you plan for your current and future financial needs. Our advisory services include:

Transaction Advisory
We look for ways to increase the value on the sale of your business. We will determine the appropriate value if you are implementing an employee stock option plan or adding a new partner.

M&A Tax Advisory
We’ll help you navigate the complexities of federal, state, local, and international taxes to preserve value during any merger or acquisition.

Individual Tax Compliance and Tax Planning
If you need help with:

  • Filing complex tax returns (federal or state income tax, estate tax, or gift tax),
  • Tax projections, or
  • Tax planning—

— we’ll simplify the process for you so you can focus on what you do best.

Trusted by Many

“The transfer pricing audit ended after the German tax authorities reviewed our Local File. It might have been the best money I have ever spent.” – Feedback from Finance Director of Irish Multinational in Healthcare Industry following a transfer pricing audit in Germany
“Ben and his staff have been fantastic. They have been very professional and extremely patient as we navigate through our transaction and the planning process.”

CFO of U.S.-based subsidiary of a Swiss Multinational in the Technology Industry

“We are incredibly grateful for the partnership, support and collaboration of you and your team…Your professionalism and collaboration truly made the difference for the Company, our teams and our leaders.”

Chief Compliance Officer for a Statewide Health Care Organization

“As always, we very much appreciate your hard work and the hard work of the entire BT team.”

SVP & Chief Compliance Officer of a Global Distribution Company

“In the past, I have used two of the top four national accounting firms for advice. I have found Jeff Call’s firm Bennett Thrasher, the most responsive, always available and very, very helpful. Once I’m not around, I’m certain my state trustee will continue to rely on Jeff’s firm.”

Guy Millner, Chairman Assurance, America, Corporation, Atlanta

“Bennett Thrasher provided exceptional second mile audit services for Trilith Studios. Their team was thorough, knowledgeable, demonstrated a high level of attention to detail and provided clear communication throughout the entire process. We highly appreciated their collaboration and the professional service they provided throughout the entire audit process.”

Ginny Hernandez, Trilith Studios

“Just when you have self-assessed your company to possibly be the worst client ever, the Staff at Bennett Thrasher make you feel like you are their most important and beloved client. That ability is an attribute you don’t see in many accounting firms.”

Dennis W. Jackson, EVP-Finance, M3, LLC

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