Frequently Asked Questions
Sellside
When should we begin considering a sale?
Earlier than the point of decision. Understanding market conditions, likely buyer interest, and how the business may be positioned can create more options and better preparation over time.
How do you approach valuation?
We assess value in the context of financial performance, sector dynamics, strategic relevance, buyer appetite, and the characteristics that differentiate the agency from comparable businesses.
How involved is Standard Proxy throughout the process?
Our engagements are senior-led from initial preparation through buyer engagement, negotiation, diligence, and close.
Buyside
Do we need to have a target identified before engaging Standard Proxy?
No. We can work from a specific target, a defined acquisition thesis, or a broader strategic objective across the agency market.
Can you help identify proprietary or off-market opportunities?
Yes. The agency sector is highly relationship-driven, and relevant opportunities are not always formally marketed.
What role do you play once a target is identified?
We support evaluation, engagement, transaction strategy, negotiation, diligence, and execution based on the needs of the engagement.
Growth
What types of growth engagements do you take on?
We focus on strategic questions that can materially strengthen an agency’s position, performance, and long-term enterprise value.
Does Growth Advisory require a future M&A transaction?
No. The objective is to build a stronger business and greater strategic optionality, whether the eventual path is continued independence, acquisition-led growth, or a transaction.
How is Growth Advisory different from traditional consulting?
Our perspective combines agency operating experience with an understanding of how the market assesses strategic value, keeping the work focused on the decisions most consequential to the business.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sellside
When should we begin considering a sale?
Earlier than the point of decision. Understanding market conditions, likely buyer interest, and how the business may be positioned can create more options and better preparation over time.
How do you approach valuation?
We assess value in the context of financial performance, sector dynamics, strategic relevance, buyer appetite, and the characteristics that differentiate the agency from comparable businesses.
How involved is Standard Proxy throughout the process?
Our engagements are senior-led from initial preparation through buyer engagement, negotiation, diligence, and close.
Buyside
Do we need to have a target identified before engaging Standard Proxy?
No. We can work from a specific target, a defined acquisition thesis, or a broader strategic objective across the agency market.
Can you help identify proprietary or off-market opportunities?
Yes. The agency sector is highly relationship-driven, and relevant opportunities are not always formally marketed.
What role do you play once a target is identified?
We support evaluation, engagement, transaction strategy, negotiation, diligence, and execution based on the needs of the engagement.
Growth
What types of growth engagements do you take on?
We focus on strategic questions that can materially strengthen an agency’s position, performance, and long-term enterprise value.
Does Growth Advisory require a future M&A transaction?
No. The objective is to build a stronger business and greater strategic optionality, whether the eventual path is continued independence, acquisition-led growth, or a transaction.
How is Growth Advisory different from traditional consulting?
Our perspective combines agency operating experience with an understanding of how the market assesses strategic value, keeping the work focused on the decisions most consequential to the business.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sellside
When should we begin considering a sale?
Earlier than the point of decision. Understanding market conditions, likely buyer interest, and how the business may be positioned can create more options and better preparation over time.
How do you approach valuation?
We assess value in the context of financial performance, sector dynamics, strategic relevance, buyer appetite, and the characteristics that differentiate the agency from comparable businesses.
How involved is Standard Proxy throughout the process?
Our engagements are senior-led from initial preparation through buyer engagement, negotiation, diligence, and close.
Buyside
Do we need to have a target identified before engaging Standard Proxy?
No. We can work from a specific target, a defined acquisition thesis, or a broader strategic objective across the agency market.
Can you help identify proprietary or off-market opportunities?
Yes. The agency sector is highly relationship-driven, and relevant opportunities are not always formally marketed.
What role do you play once a target is identified?
We support evaluation, engagement, transaction strategy, negotiation, diligence, and execution based on the needs of the engagement.
Growth
What types of growth engagements do you take on?
We focus on strategic questions that can materially strengthen an agency’s position, performance, and long-term enterprise value.
Does Growth Advisory require a future M&A transaction?
No. The objective is to build a stronger business and greater strategic optionality, whether the eventual path is continued independence, acquisition-led growth, or a transaction.
How is Growth Advisory different from traditional consulting?
Our perspective combines agency operating experience with an understanding of how the market assesses strategic value, keeping the work focused on the decisions most consequential to the business.
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