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Confidential Information Memorandum
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A Confidential Information Memorandum (CIM ) is a comprehensive document prepared by an M&A advisor or investment banker when selling a business. The primary purpose of a CIM is to provide detailed information about the business to potential buyers in a structured and confidential manner. Key components of a CIM typically include an executive summary, a business description, financial information, operational details, a market analysis, details on customers, suppliers and employees, legal and regulatory details, a SWOT analysis, and information on the sales process and transaction structure.
« Back to Glossary IndexSynonyms:
Information Memorandum (IM), Offering Memorandum (OM), Confidential Business Review (CBR)
Acronym:
CIM
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