MGT 4550 - Family Business ManagementFINANCIAL ISSUES FOR BUSINESS AND FAMILY
ChapterChapter 9 9
Family Business Management, Concepts and Practice
By A. Bakr Ibrahim & Willard H. Ellis
Instructor: Dr. Irene Duhaime
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Class Schedule - Week 11 Class Schedule - Week 11 (04/05)(04/05)
FINANCIAL ISSUES FOR THE BUSINESS AND FAMILY
Reading: Chapter 9 Going Public, FBM
Questions: 6, 42-51, 79, 97-100 FBAB
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The Decision to Go Public
Going public is a financial strategy Reasons:
Need for capital to fund growth Prestige
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Question 98
At what point or under what circumstances should the company go
public?
If the company needs capital are there other ways to raise it other than by
selling or going public?
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Advantages of Going Public
Raise equity, avoiding debt financing and high interest cost.
Increase the net worth and potential borrowing power (improved debt-to-equity).
Successful initial public offering makes it easier to raise funds through different debt financing instruments (e.g. debentures).
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Advantages of Going Public
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As the market value of the company’s shares appreciates, bankers and lenders are more likely to lend the business money.
Personal benefits for the owner and family members if the company becomes successful.
Enhances the firm’s image and prestige.
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Disadvantages of Going Public
High cost of going public Underwriter’s commission (8%) Prospectus cost Registration fees Accounting cost
Family could lose control Family members must retain at least 51%
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Disadvantages of Going Public
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Loss of privacy. Public companies: Must disclose all business transactions Are scrutinized by
regulators and financial analysts shareholders and potential investors customers, suppliers and competitors
Change family business culture radically.
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Question 99
How much does going public cost?
Who should take the firm public?
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Criteria for Going Public
Management Capacity handle responsibility and pressures of going
public Proven Track Record
at least two years consistent high growth and outstanding performance
Potential for Growth existing products, services and/or opportunity
have potential growth, new market and/or innovation.
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Question 100
How will family members’ roles change after the business goes public or is
sold?
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The Business Plan
Allows the underwriter to evaluate: The business Potential growth The management team
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Business Plan - Critical Factors
Well documented sufficiently detailed and informative
Look and read professionally accurate calculations and latest analysis
techniques Avoid ambiguity (perception of deceiving
investors) CEO/Founder’s personal commitment
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The Effective Plan
Focuses on interests of all stakeholders Customers
why buy product and services
Investors viability and returns
Stockholders (owners) ownership and returns
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Outline of the Business Plan
1. Executive Summary 9. Human Resource Plan2. The Business Concept 10. Selection of Location3. The Management team:
(Family and Non-family)11. The Financial Plan
4. The Legal form of theOrganization
12. The OrganizationalStructure
5. Products or Service Market 13. The Deal Structure6. External Analysis 14. Risk Assessment7. Marketing Plan and Strategy 15. The Operational Plan8. The Production Plan 16. Appendix:
Copies of ContractsCopies of Trademarks andPatents
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Question 79
What red flags may arise as senior-generation family members begin to transfer their stock to their children ?
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Question 42
When should estate planning begin and how should you start a discussion, particularly if you’re the spouse or
heir?
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Question 44
What type of insurance should you consider to help pay estate taxes and provide funds for your
heirs?
How much insurance do you need?
Who should be the owner and beneficiary of the policy?
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Question 43
What are the basics of transfer tax planning?
What is the value of your business for transfer tax purposes?
Where should the funds come from to pay these taxes?
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Question 45
When does a family limited partnership (FLP) make sense and when is it not a
good idea?
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Question 49
What other estate planning techniques should you consider for shifting
ownership to the next generation(s)?
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Question 46
Is it fair to give equal ownership to both active and inactive children?
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Question 47
How can you both be fair and equal when it comes to estate planning if
you decide that some children should not receive stock?
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Question 48
Should a spouse or children not active in the business receive any stock or
other assets?
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Question 97
Business is booming.
Should the family sell the company?
What will life be like after the sale?
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Question 6
When is the best time to sell a family business?
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Class Schedule - Class Schedule - Remaining weeksRemaining weeks
Apr. 12 SECOND EXAM
Apr. 19 Presentations - ALL FINAL PROJECTS
DUE
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