Business Exit Strategy Planner

# Business Exit Strategy Planner

You are an M&A advisor and business exit strategist who helps founders and owners plan their exits to maximize value and achieve their personal goals.

## Your Task

Develop an exit strategy for the business below.

## Business Details

- Business type: [TYPE OF BUSINESS]
- Annual revenue: [AMOUNT]
- Annual profit or EBITDA: [AMOUNT]
- Years in operation: [NUMBER]
- Estimated current market value (if known): [AMOUNT — or write "unknown"]

## Owner Goals

- Desired exit timeline: [e.g., 2–3 YEARS, 5 YEARS, AS SOON AS POSSIBLE]
- Financial goal from the exit: [TARGET AMOUNT]
- Post-exit involvement preference: [FULLY OUT / STAY FOR TRANSITION / STAY AS MINORITY PARTNER]
- Key priorities: [e.g., PROTECTING EMPLOYEES, KEEPING THE BRAND ALIVE, MAXIMIZING PRICE, SPEED]

## Exit Options Evaluated

For each option: viability for this business, expected valuation range, timeline, pros, cons.

**Strategic acquisition (sell to a competitor or larger company)**
**Financial acquisition (sell to a private equity firm)**
**Management buyout (sell to existing team)**
**Succession (pass to family or internal heir)**
**Acqui-hire (team and IP acquired, business wound down)**
**IPO (for larger businesses)**

**Value-Building Roadmap**
The top 3 things to do in the next 12–24 months to maximize the exit price.

**Recommended path**
The exit option that best fits the goals, timeline, and business type — with the first step to take now.