Reijmer/Russell on M&A Directions: Can We Talk? Not Necessarily

When the time comes to break the news, we urge sellers to do so in a public meeting with as much candor and honesty as possible. Being up front with your business and personal reasons for selling will go a long way toward allaying fears and minimizing disruption during the transition of ownership. An all-hands meeting also is a good opportunity to talk about who the new owners are and how the transaction will benefit the company and the people who work for it.