A typical acquisition process would go through the following steps:

  1. Acquisition Strategy – an acquisition strategy that aligns with the organization’s overall strategy.
  2. Acquisition Criteria – Eg: type of business, size, location etc.
  3. Searching for Target
  4. Reach out the Targets
  5. Data and Detailed Valuation – of the interested targets
  6. Negotiation
  7. Due Diligence
  8. Purchase and Sales Contract
  9. Financing
  10. Integration