Private Deal Sell Side IT&SW
Background
S Corporation, recognized for its partnerships with major firms like SK and LG, decided to divest a division that has delivered stable performance for over a decade. This decision was driven by the founder’s intention to fully focus on in-house product development.
Client Needs
Though aiming to shift focus to a new business, the founder emphasized minimizing key staff turnover and maintaining post-acquisition stability. The primary goal was to allow C-level executives to quickly focus on the new business.
Overview
This case demanded strategic advisory focus, involving careful comparison and evaluation of multiple potential buyers across various criteria. A change in the preferred bidder required careful management to sustain negotiation momentum without disruption.
Key Actions
1. Securing Buyer with Technical Expertise
- Focused on potential buyers possessing both business experience and technical expertise
- Ensured post-transaction continuity by minimizing handover complexities
2. Managing Changes in Preferred Bidder
& Prompt Re-engagement
- Initial preferred bidder selected in October 2024, but negotiations ultimately fell through
- Maintained communication with alternative buyers and quickly resumed negotiations
3. Proposing Deal Structures Aligned with Long-Term Vision
- Proposed staged payment terms and tax-efficient schemes to accommodate buyer’s financing constraints
- Developed and evaluated long-term roadmaps after transaction
During the process, the initially selected preferred bidder withdrew, and our advisory team worked to ensure that the continuity of negotiations was not compromised.
2025.02
[Buy] Private Deal
An IT Startup Specializing in System Integration Solutions
During the process, the initially selected preferred bidder withdrew, and our advisory team worked to ensure that the continuity of negotiations was not compromised.
2025.02
Sangsan Ceramic is the second-largest player in Korea’s clay brick manufacturing industry, with decades of stable revenue and operating profits.
2024.11
[Sell] Private Deal
Sangsan Ceramic — Korea’s No.2 Clay Brick Manufacturer
Sangsan Ceramic is the second-largest player in Korea’s clay brick manufacturing industry, with decades of stable revenue and operating profits.
2024.11
Both speed and structuring were critical in this deal. Substantive negotiations began just one week after our engagement, and the deal was closed within two months.
2024.11
[Sell] Private Deal
'TongTonge' — K-dessert Trend Setter
Both speed and structuring were critical in this deal. Substantive negotiations began just one week after our engagement, and the deal was closed within two months.
2024.11
A hybrid approach combining 'public deal' and 'private deal' enabled competitive bidding and favorable terms.
2024.09
[Sell] Private Deal
Odters — a Premium Self Photo Studio Brand
A hybrid approach combining 'public deal' and 'private deal' enabled competitive bidding and favorable terms.
2024.09
By setting strategic targets, managing negotiation priorities, and designing flexible structures, the transaction was successfully closed in about four months.
2024.07
[Sell] Private Deal
A Co., a Property Management Company Based in Busan
By setting strategic targets, managing negotiation priorities, and designing flexible structures, the transaction was successfully closed in about four months.
2024.07
We provided sell-side advisory for Shy Bana, Korea’s only franchise brand specializing in Southern U.S. homestyle cuisine.
2024.06
[Sell] Private Deal
Shy Bana — Korea’s Only Southern U.S. Homestyle Food Franchise
We provided sell-side advisory for Shy Bana, Korea’s only franchise brand specializing in Southern U.S. homestyle cuisine.
2024.06
Despite revenue decline and financial constraints, we successfully closed the deal through a partial equity transfer to a private investor.
2024.01
[Sell] Private Deal
Beebeede, a Specialty F&B Brand Known for Cornut Bread
Despite revenue decline and financial constraints, we successfully closed the deal through a partial equity transfer to a private investor.
2024.01
By securing a successful sale to an individual investor—a rare outcome in the market—we demonstrated our capabilities in managing complex private transactions.
2023.11
[Sell] Private Deal
U Co., - Korea’s Top Nursing IT Solutions Company
By securing a successful sale to an individual investor—a rare outcome in the market—we demonstrated our capabilities in managing complex private transactions.
2023.11
InterviewBox is an early mover in the remote and AI-based interview space and was recognized for its technological excellence through the TIPS.
2023.06
[Sell] Private Deal
InterviewBox - A Remote Interview Platform
InterviewBox is an early mover in the remote and AI-based interview space and was recognized for its technological excellence through the TIPS.
2023.06
Founders of Gamegol Food wished to retire and wanted to inherit Gamegol's brand while succeeding the headquarters to their son.
2022.11
[Sell] Private Deal
Gamegol Food— Traditional F&B Dumpling Brand
Founders of Gamegol Food wished to retire and wanted to inherit Gamegol's brand while succeeding the headquarters to their son.
2022.11
The Check, Korea’s second-largest SME payment settlement platform, had previously achieved a KRW 60 billion valuation and raised over KRW 10 billion in cumulative funding.
2021.10
[Sell] Private Deal
The Check — Korea’s No.2 SME Payment Settlement Platform
The Check, Korea’s second-largest SME payment settlement platform, had previously achieved a KRW 60 billion valuation and raised over KRW 10 billion in cumulative funding.
2021.10
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