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Providing the Total Solution
QUINN M&AMergers & Acquisitions
02 SYDNEY SUTHERLAND NEUTRAL BAY PENSHURST PENRITH
Quinn M & A is a specialised business transactional advisory firm, offering
expert advice to help you achieve success in the sale or purchase of
businesses with an enterprise value (sale price) of between $1 million and
$50 million.
With five convenient office locations around Sydney, Quinn M & A focus on
building long-lasting relationships and providing superior client service in a
confidential, timely and cost effective manner.
At Quinn M & A, our experienced and dedicated team can provide you with
the total solution, including advice in the following areas:
Business sales
Business purchases
Business valuations
Exit planning
Due diligence
Specialist taxation advice
Legal services
We understand that the quality of our work is a critical factor in earning your
trust. Consequently, we strive to meet the highest professional standards.
When you choose Quinn M & A, you can rest assured that you will benefit
from our expert knowledge, our breadth of experience and advice, which
ensures your matter will be dealt with in a thorough and professional manner.
With our expertise we are able to transact on national and international sales
and purchases.
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Michael Quinn has 30 years experience as a Chartered Accountant and
over 20 years as a practising Lawyer. He is the Director and Co-Founder of
The Quinn Group.
Michael began his career with Deloittes in 1978. He graduated from the
University of NSW with a Commerce degree in 1982 and earned his
qualification as a Chartered Accountant in 1984.
In 1989 he established Quinn Consultants, Chartered Accountants with his
brother Peter, an accounting firm specialising in tax and business advice.
Following his registration as a Solicitor in the Supreme Court of NSW in
1995, Michael went on to form Quinn Lawyers focusing on commercial and
tax law.
He has been heavily involved in the M & A market for the last 15 years
through his experience as an Accountant, Auditor, Lawyer and Business
Broker. Consequently he is able to provide expert advice in all aspects of a
M & A transaction.
Michael Quinn
Bachelor of Commerce, University of NSW
Bachelor of Laws, University of Technology Sydney
Master of Applied Finance, FINSIA
Master of Business Administration, AIBA
Certified Practising Business Broker, Australian Institute of Business Brokers
Fellow - Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia
Chartered Tax Advisor
Fellow - Australian Institute of Company Directors
Fellow - Financial Services Institute of Australia
Fellow - The Australian Institute of Management
Practising Chartered Accountant
Practising Lawyer
Registered Business Broker
Registered Company Auditor
Registered Company Secretary
Registered External Examiner - Law Society of NSW
Registered Real Estate Agent & Auctioneer
Registered Tax Agent
“My goal is to provide the total solution by giving our clients the best integrated advice across the M & A market.”
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In a recent interview, Stephen was asked what he enjoys most about what he does. To this he said, “Selling a business or expanding through acquisition can be challenging. Confidentiality is paramount, skillful negotiation is crucial and relationships are key. To this end, my enjoyment comes from providing my clients with quality, holistic advice to manage the entire sale or purchase process successfully, whilst both exceeding my client’s expectations and ensuring a stress free experience.”
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Stephen joined Quinn M & A as a Director after succeeding in a range of
transactional advisory, financial services and project management roles.
Most recently within this experience, Stephen worked in conjunction with a
large transactional advisory firm, managing countless business divestment
and acquisition projects for clients from a range of different industries.
Prior to this, Stephen worked extensively on over $200 million worth of
business acquisition and divestment projects for an Australian-based,
multi-national manufacturing and construction company.
Stephen holds a Bachelor of Commerce and is a Certified Practising
Business Broker with the Australian Institute of Business Brokers. He
is also a trained negotiator with ENS International – the world’s leading
authority on commercial negotiations.
Stephen is passionate about what he does, and frequently conducts
speaking engagements and training sessions to a range of different groups
including accountants, financial planners, lawyers and business owners.
Stephen has wide ranging experience with a number of different industries
and business types and specialises in advising clients on the divestment
and acquisition of high value companies throughout NSW. Stephen’s
extensive experience in business sales and purchases, accompanied
with his natural ability to build and manage relationships equip him to
consistently exceed his client’s expectations.
Bacheclor of Commerce, University of Wollongong
Certified Practising Business Broker, Australian Institute of Business Brokers
Certificate IV Property Services
Licensed Business Broker
Licensed Real Estate Agent
Member – NSW Business Chamber
Member – Australian Institute of Business Brokers
“Confidentiality is paramount, skillful negotiation is crucial and relationships are key. ”
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Business Sales Business PurchasesThe sale of your business can be challenging,
time consuming and stressful. Quinn M & A are
experts at managing the divestment of medium-
sized businesses, providing advice from pre-sale
preparation through to completion, including:
Pre-sale advice
Preparation of all sale documents
Construction of buyer lists
Confidential, strategic marketing
campaigns
Buyer qualification and management of
confidentiality constraints
Offer negotiation
Due diligence coordination
Contract negotiation and settlement
Purchasing a business can present a great
investment opportunity, and can offer
established businesses a great avenue to
achieve growth. Quinn M & A are experienced
in navigating the business acquisition process in
a systematic and holistic manner. Our business
purchase services include:
Understanding our client’s strategic
objectives and acquisition ambitions
Confidentially sourcing a portfolio of
on-market and off-market acquisition
opportunities
Creating and maintaining competitive
tension to ensure optimum transactional
terms are achieved
Negotiating all transactional terms
Coordinating the due diligence process
Contract negotiation and settlement
Are you seeking to grow your business through acquisition?Contact us to arrange an obligation free meeting.
Quinn M & A are qualified and experienced
business valuers with the expertise to conduct
business valuations across a range of different
industries. Business valuations may be required for
a range of different purposes including:
Business sales
Partnership disputes
Family law matters
Estate planning
Evaluating merger synergies
Insurance claims
Business loans
Company restructures
Share transfers
Planning for the future
Taxation purposes
All valuations completed by Quinn M & A
are compliant with the relevant international
accounting standards, meaning our business
valuations are logical, sequential and defendable.
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Exit PlanningExit planning advice is invaluable to business
owners who may be considering completing
the sale of their business in 1 to 10 years time.
Quinn M & A in conjunction with the team
of experienced accountants and lawyers at
The Quinn Group provide comprehensive exit
planning services, including:
Reviewing internal processes and systems
Improving internal reporting processes
Business structuring advice
Identifying value maximisation strategies
for your eventual exit
Analysing various exit options, including
management buy-outs and market
divestments
Proper and thorough completion of due
diligence when acquiring a business is
imperative to ensure the quality of your intended
investment. Quinn M & A in conjunction with the
experienced and dedicated team of accountants
at the Quinn Group can professionally and
expertly advise you throughout the due diligence
process during the acquisition of any business.
Business Valuations
Due Diligence
Legal ServicesQuinn M & A through their associate company
Quinn Lawyers are able to provide all necessary
legal services relating to the purchase, merger
or sale of an entity. Their services include:
Preparation or review of the relevant
Contracts
Review of Franchise documents where a
franchise is involved
Preparation or review of lease of premises
agreement
Review of all employment law contracts
for employees and Contractors
Review of all third party contracts with
clients, customers, contractors and
suppliers
When dealing with transactions in this area it is
important to engage Lawyers who have a wealth
of experience in these matters.
You are welcome to speak to one of our M & A
Lawyers on an obligation free basis prior to
engagement.
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Exit Planning
The sale or purchase of a business presents
a range of taxation consequences. Quinn
M & A’s association with the Quinn Group
means that we can provide specialist taxation
advice to help you understand and plan for your
taxation obligations. The Quinn Group provides
expert advice on all taxation matters, including:
Exit planning
Capital gains tax
State stamp duty
GST
Our tax lawyers can draft the appropriate
documents to ensure your tax is legally
minimised.
Specialist Taxation Advice
Due Diligence
QUINN M&AMergers & Acquisitions
Phone: 1300 QUINNS (1300 784 667)International: +61 2 9223 9166
Email: info@quinnma.com.au www.quinnma.com.au
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