The clients of Horizon Business Group have the advantage of an experienced team of business professionals that understand the challenges of business ownership. Having been former business owners, the partners of HBG can identify with the need for confidentiality in marketing a business for sale as well as understanding the wide array of emotions experienced both by the seller and buyer during the business sale/acquisition. Horizon Business Group is an active participant in the two premier business brokerage organizations in the United States. The Texas Association of Business Brokers (TABB) and the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) are widely recognized as proponents of member education and adherence to a strict code of ethical conduct. Striving to serve all of the potential needs of the client, the HBG professionals are properly licensed by the State of Texas to be involved in the sale of real property in addition to all other assets of the business.

Whether you are looking to sell your business at the best price, or seeking premium M&A opportunities, the Horizon Business Group offers premium brokerage services. Below is an outline of our services to both Sellers and Buyers.


*Confidentiality in marketing — Realizing that the peaceful continuity of a business is vital to a business owner, all marketing materials are developed in a manner to protect the identity of the seller. Potential buyers are screened to verify that their intent is truly serious and committed to purchasing a business. These buyers are then required to sign a Confidentiality Agreement before being allowed to review confidential information of the business.

*"Real" business evaluation — Prior to the signing of a listing agreement, an estimate of business value is made of your business to determine what market price is obtainable in today's economic environment. Based on the last three (3) years of financial performance of the company, which is evidenced by filed tax returns, the business owner has the upfront knowledge of
what he can reasonably expect to receive in net proceeds from the completed sales transaction. An extensive interview process and industry analysis is
completed to enable the professionals of HBG have a grasp of the industry and business specifics before the listing period begins.

*Negotiation Assistance — During the process of selling a business of any size, many complex issues will be encountered that may each have a material impact on the success of the transaction. Sellers will find it
difficult to remain neutral after investing their entire lives and financial resources in growing their business. The experienced business intermediaries of HBG will add much value to the entire process as well smoothing out the emotionally charged event.

*Coordination of Related Professionals — The "team" approach to structuring the transaction for the Seller is important. HBG urges the participation of the Seller's financial and legal counselors in the deal
structure so that the price to be received and the terms agreed to are the best possible from a taxation position for the Seller/client. HBG has the expertise in applying a wide variety of strategies to result in the maximum return to the shareholders.

Keith Chapman is currently president and managing director of Horizon Business Group, LLC. He has earned the designation as Merger & Acquisition Master Intermediary (M&AMI). Keith is a certified public accountant with 23 years experience in public accounting before entering the merger and acquisition field in 1998. He was the managing partner in a CPA firm for 15 years. He is well experienced in taxation and accounting matters, business valuations, and financial analysis. Keith teaches courses in business valuation for the International Business Brokers Association and the Texas Association of Business Brokers. He has also
led seminars for members of the accounting profession, the American Institute of Banking, and various trade associations. He has also been qualified as an expert witness in litigation involving business valuations. Keith is a member of the Texas Association of Business Brokers (TABB) with the designation of Board Certified Broker, the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) with the designation of Certified Business Intermediary, and the M&A Source with the designation of a Merger and Acquisition Master Intermediary. He is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Texas Society of CPAs. He is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin. Keith is a Past President of the Texas Association of Business Brokers and has served on various committees of the International Business Brokers Association.