M&A Advisory

2024

Marovia Group

Led the strategic positioning and buyer process for a $420M acquisition by a global enterprise acquirer, maximizing founder outcome and long-term legacy value.

Service

M&A Advisory

Stage

Exit & Acquisition

Timeline

5 Months to Close

Year

2024

01

The Challenge

Inbound interest, no leverage

Marovia had received inbound acquisition interest from two large players but had no experience navigating a competitive sale process. The founders risked leaving significant value on the table by engaging bilaterally without leverage.

01

The Challenge

Inbound interest, no leverage

Marovia had received inbound acquisition interest from two large players but had no experience navigating a competitive sale process. The founders risked leaving significant value on the table by engaging bilaterally without leverage.

02

The Solution

Engineering a competitive process

We structured a controlled auction process, brought in two additional qualified bidders, prepared management presentations that emphasized Marovia's strategic value over standalone financials, and negotiated deal terms including earnout protections and founder retention packages.

02

The Solution

Engineering a competitive process

We structured a controlled auction process, brought in two additional qualified bidders, prepared management presentations that emphasized Marovia's strategic value over standalone financials, and negotiated deal terms including earnout protections and founder retention packages.

03

The Results

40% above the opening offer

Final acquisition price of $420M — 40% above the initial inbound offer. The founders retained operational control through a two-year transition with full earnout acceleration triggers. Deal closed in five months from kickoff.

03

The Results

40% above the opening offer

Final acquisition price of $420M — 40% above the initial inbound offer. The founders retained operational control through a two-year transition with full earnout acceleration triggers. Deal closed in five months from kickoff.

Key Result

Every engagement has a defining number — the result that reshapes the trajectory of a business. This is the one that mattered most.

$420MAcquisition — 40% above initial offer

Client Testimonial

We almost took the first offer on the table. Verlanor showed us what we were actually worth and then proved it to the buyers and others.

Marcus

Marovia Group

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