Key risk flags when buying an Electrical B2B company

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by a searcher from Columbia University
in Philadelphia, PA, USA

3mos ago

Key risk flags when buying an Electrical B2B company

I am looking at an Electrical business that has been around for ~60 years. What should I be watching out for? Warmly, Mack

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reply by a searcher 3mos ago
from INSEAD in Seattle, WA, USA

I'd review any critical incidents such as safety hazards and workplace safety violations, especially for B2B companies. Also, depending on the type of work and jurisdiction, PE license might be required, if electric work is involved in construction/utilities. If that's the case, make sure the firm has someone who has active PE license.

reply by a searcher 3mos ago
from Augustana College in Madison, WI, USA

Outside standard practices of reviewing any business, a few thoughts below. - What is deal flow process? - Who holds the license (key-man risk) - Client concentration - Employee concentration (team retiring soon? New employee flow?) - Do you have any sort of background in anything similar? - Can you get out on a jobsite and get a real feel for this world if unfamiliar?