Evaluate an acquisition with a clear buy-side process. We help Houston and nationwide buyers screen targets, analyze financials, assess valuation, and plan deal structure before signing.
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Buying a business is one of the highest-stakes financial decisions you'll make. The difference between a great acquisition and a costly mistake comes down to the quality of financial analysis, deal structuring, and tax strategy before you sign. Michelet Financial brings large-company acquisition discipline to Houston entrepreneurs and investors.
Brandt Michelet gained a close view of large-scale financial operations, mergers and acquisitions during more than five years at Landry's Inc., working closely with Tilman Fertitta's organization. He brings that same institutional rigor to every client acquisition.
Define acquisition criteria and a financial screening framework for evaluating opportunities supplied by the buyer or appropriately qualified sourcing professionals.
Quality-of-earnings preparation and financial review scoped to available records: revenue quality, P&L trends, cash-flow sustainability, working capital, and questions requiring further diligence.
Valuation analysis of the target using appropriate financial approaches, with formal appraisal work handled by qualified professionals when required.
Review the financial and tax implications of proposed structures, with legal terms documented and reviewed by qualified counsel.
We analyze the tax implications of proposed acquisition structures before closing; legal documents and regulated tax matters remain with the appropriate professionals.
Post-acquisition financial planning considerations, including reporting, cash flow, working capital, and the first operating priorities.
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Review value, earnings quality, P&L performance, and cash-flow needs together so the opportunity can be assessed as a business—not just as a purchase price.