A business acquisition or ownership transition involves more than agreeing on a price. Buyers and sellers also need to understand when capital must be available, what information will support financing, and which steps must happen before closing.
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Consider the Capital Timeline in an Ownership Transition
September 25, 2026
A business acquisition or ownership transition involves more than agreeing on a price. Buyers and sellers also need to understand when capital must be available, what information will support financing, and which steps must happen before closing.
Early coordination can help both sides work from a realistic transaction timeline. Don McClain discusses this in “Build the Transaction Timeline Before Choosing the Financing.”
His follow-up article, “A Financing Deadline Is Only Useful If the File Is Ready,” looks at the information needed to move a financing request forward.
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