Human Capital
Human Capital Mergers and Acquisitions
You know the importance of people to a successful business outcome. When it’s time for your company to merge with another entity or be acquired, a seamless transition is ideal. If this is your first merger and acquisition (M&A), you may be unsure about some of the moving parts.
This is where sbLiftOff comes in. Our team brings decades of experience in human capital management M&As, allowing us to help you make sound choices and close a successful deal. Our services are designed to make your M&A journey easier and less rocky, so you can look forward to what comes next. Experience white-glove treatment the way it’s meant to be when you choose us as your M&A advisory.
Software & SaaS
Software and software as a service (SaaS) companies require an experienced team that thoroughly understands recurring revenue models and technology valuations.
Navigating the Unique Landscape of Human Capital M&As
We work to position you favorably in the eyes of buyers and manage a smooth, end-to-end deal process. Our fluency with human capital M&As allows us to partner with you on a range of concerns:
Data security
We help safeguard your data while meeting GDPR, CCPA, SOC, and ISO expectations.
Contractual obligations
Maintaining your current contracts is critical for post-M&A success. Let sbLiftOff advise you on managing client SLAs, non-solicitation provisions, indemnities, subcontractor terms, and change-of-control clauses.
Cross-border and global employment
If your company completes international operations, sbLiftOff's expertise extends to PEO constraints, payroll and withholding, immigration, local labor laws, and data residency.
Valuation of capabilities
Our valuation skills consider niche verticals like healthcare, life sciences, and IT, and help evaluate your best assets, such as tech enablement, gross margin spread, recurring program revenue, and fill and redeployment rates.
Working capital and cash cycles
We assist you in clarifying pay terms, funding lines, DSO, and seasonality impacts on your quality and profits.
sbLiftOff's Human Capital M&A Services
sbLiftOff specializes in personalized, senior-led services that allow you to focus on your business while we focus on your transaction. We quarterback all phases of the transaction, from initial considerations to the final stages of integration. Our comprehensive suite of services includes:
Sell-side advising
As part of our sell-side advisory services, we strategically position your company so that your buyers see the value of what your company can bring them. We ensure compliance, privacy, ongoing contracts, and the need for appropriate working capital, while seeking the best fit for you in our exclusive, curated buyer network. Our industry expertise helps us pair the right strategic buyer with you.
Consulting
Our firm’s ethos is to listen closely to your business goals and then provide advice that will get you where you want to go.Our human capital M&A advisors use real-world experience to guide your M&A strategy, ensure labor and regulatory compliance, maintain systems and data, review compensation plans, develop integration plans, and finalize a go-to-market strategy.
Valuation
We understand how intangible assets can change the value of your business, and we make it our mission to provide you with the most accurate, market-based valuation possible. Our experience with past human capital M&As ensures we consider the things other companies won't, such as temporary, permanent, and program revenue mixes, utilization, customer concentration, retention, SaaS or technology metrics, and more, allowing everyone to see the full picture and make an informed decision.
Obviously the GovCon world is primed for an active M&A market in software and IT Services
- Shaunna Balady, Senior Software SME
Strategics and private equity are looking for quality acquisitions in software and IT services
- Kelly Kunkle, Senior Software SME
Sell Your Human Capital Business Today
We understand the critical resources you provide to your company or companies, and as you transition to new ownership, we can help you do so without interrupting the day-to-day work you do. Our services have helped countless organizations rebrand without alienating their existing customers or disrupting ongoing services, and we’re prepared to do the same for you with a mind to your unique goals and market position.
If you’re ready to change course in your business, let sbLiftOff’s proven insights be your guide. Our deep expertise in human capital M&A helps us support you through each stage of the deal and address challenges along the way. Whether you are new to M&As or you’ve participated in one before, having the right advisor is essential to your understanding and success. Our M&A specialists can be your partner to achieve your desired outcome. Reach out today and let us show you what you have to gain.