Selling an operating shop, a facility full of assets and one surplus machine are three different transactions. Define what is included before another party prices the wrong thing.
Operating companyCustomers, contracts, employees, systems and goodwill
EquipmentMachines, tooling, inspection, material and support assets
FacilityLease, real estate, utilities, access and restoration
ExitWork in process, custody, payment, removal and records
Choose the transaction perimeter
Decide whether the opportunity is an operating-business sale, asset sale, real-estate-plus-equipment transaction, staged liquidation or selected-machine sale. The perimeter changes buyer universe, diligence, timing and professional support.
Build the asset schedule
List each machine by manufacturer, model, serial, year, control, configuration, condition, lien status, location and included tooling. Separate owned, leased, financed, customer-owned and excluded property.
Protect operations and confidentiality
A sale process can expose customers, employees, pricing and production information. Stage disclosure, identify who can enter the facility and use qualified legal, tax and transaction advisers for the structure actually being considered.
Model the exit sequence
Production commitments, work in process, customer property, utilities, software, environmental matters, rigging, site restoration and employee communication can outlive the purchase agreement. Put each obligation on a dated closeout plan.
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