Sell-Side Stages:
Selling a Transport or Logistics Business
At Freight Connect, we help founders and shareholders of transport and logistics businesses maximise the value of their business through a seamless, confidential, and professionally managed sale process.
Our approach ensures comprehensive support at every stage — from identifying the right buyer to the successful completion of the transaction.
Whether you're preparing for a strategic exit, looking to realise the value of years of hard work, or simply exploring your options, our expert team is here to guide you every step of the way.
01
Initial Conversation
Gaining a thorough understanding of your business, strategic goals, and expectations. As part of our process, we conduct a detailed valuation of your company to ensure your expectations are aligned with current market conditions. For further insight into how your business is valued and the key factors that influence its valuation, please click here.
03
Shortlist of Buyers
Identifying and qualifying a shortlist of credible buyers who have reviewed the marketing materials and expressed interest in progressing. This is followed by structured meetings to facilitate further engagement.
02
Marketing Materials
Preparing a tailored teaser and information memorandum to professionally represent your business and engage potential buyers. Confidentiality is safeguarded through the implementation of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs). Your teaser will be featured in our Opportunities Brochure which can be viewed or downloaded HERE.
04
Offer Stage and Heads of Terms
Managing negotiations and presenting offers from interested buyers, detailing proposed valuation and terms. Each offer is outlined alongside the proposed deal structure and formalised in a non-binding Letter of Intent (Heads of Terms).
05
Due Diligence
Coordinating the review of your company’s financial statements, cash flow, and asset-liability position by the potential buyer. Working closely with all parties to streamline the process and ensure a smooth and efficient progression.
07
COMPLETION
On closing, the parties execute the agreement, funds are transferred, and a pre-defined transition strategy is implemented as part of the transaction.
06
Sale Purchase Agreement
Involving legal counsels to formalise all agreed terms and conditions into a legally binding Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA), effective upon execution by both parties.
Contact us
If you’re considering developing an exit strategy, exploring a market valuation of your logistics or transport business, or understanding current market interest in businesses like yours, we invite you to contact us for a confidential, no-obligation consultation.