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90-Day Post-LOI Timeline

Master the critical 90-day path from LOI execution to successful closing with our comprehensive timeline refined through extensive Michigan M&A transaction experience.

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90-day post-LOI timeline: The critical path from Letter of Intent execution to M&A closing, structured in three phases-due diligence (Days 1-30), documentation (Days 31-60), and closing (Days 61-90)-covering 15 key milestones. Refined through extensive Michigan M&A transaction experience.

90-Day Deal Closing Timeline

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Days 1-30: Due Diligence Phase

Comprehensive investigation and documentation review

Week 1 (Days 1-7)

1
Execute LOI and establish deal team
2
Set up virtual data room and access protocols
3
Begin financial due diligence review

Week 2 (Days 8-14)

1
Complete legal and corporate due diligence
2
Review material contracts and customer relationships
3
Conduct operational and systems review

Week 3 (Days 15-21)

1
Complete quality of earnings analysis
2
Environmental and regulatory compliance review
3
Begin purchase agreement negotiations

Week 4 (Days 22-30)

1
Finalize due diligence findings and issues list
2
Address material due diligence issues
3
Begin financing documentation process
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Days 31-60: Documentation Phase

Legal documentation preparation and approval processes

Legal Documentation

• Purchase agreement drafting and negotiation
• Disclosure schedules preparation
• Employment and non-compete agreements
• Third-party consents and approvals

Financing & Approvals

• Debt financing documentation
• Lender approval and commitment letters
• Regulatory filings and approvals
• Board and shareholder approvals

Operational Preparation

• Integration planning and team formation
• Systems and process documentation
• Key employee retention discussions
• Customer and vendor communications
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Days 61-90: Closing Phase

Final preparations and transaction closing

Pre-Closing (Days 61-85)

Complete all closing conditions
Finalize working capital calculations
Prepare closing deliverables

Closing (Days 86-90)

Execute closing documents
Fund purchase price and close transaction
Begin post-closing integration

Critical Success Factors

Organized Due Diligence

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