For owners of family businesses and other closely held companies,the opportunity to sell and generate liquidity can be both exciting andoverwhelming. Stakes are high for the owners, from both a financial andemotional standpoint. Careful planning for the goals you are trying to Personal Planning(should begin 6–12 months prior to sale) Establish revocable trusts thatadapt to your needs throughout Identify capital lossopportunities Estimate core capital requiredto maintain lifestyle Establish timeline, amounts,and other considerations in Take advantage of any non-qualified deferred income Consider insurance strategies tomeet any estate tax shortfall Consider near- and long-termplanning objectives including Develop optimized allocationsbased on tax assumptions, Incorporate asset protectionand thoughtful distribution Review existing estate planand model the impact of a Business Sale Process Marketing theBusiness Upfront Due Diligence Start-up and Legal Kickoff Process Hire investment bankHire legal counselPre-kickoff meetings Conduct third-partydue diligenceReview upfront business Collect Indications ofInterest (IOI) Organize kickoff callswith investment bankersDetermine go-to-marketstrategy Develop teaserPrepare buyer listsCIP distributionFireside chat meetingsBuyer communication Regulatory filingsClosing approvals andconsents Illustrative Proceeds Maximization Case StudyProper planning allows for substantial tax savings Situation:Founder/shareholder to receive $100 million in proceeds from a transactionObjective:Intends to donate roughly one third to charity over lifetime, one third to children Sale of Company($100 million interest) Wealth Transfer, Prior toTransactionFund trusts for three children Realize Income and EstateTax SavingsMaintain desired lifestyle while