THE CORUM DIFFERENCE

This may be the most important transaction of your life. As former CEOs, we understand what you're going through, and Corum's business model was built from the ground up, with the processes and resources to insure the job is done right. No competing company has the same level of essential knowledge, regardless of the claims they may make. Our track record reflects that. Our business model ensures it. With over 18 years of experience, and hundreds of deals under our belts, fundamental success factors have emerged that reflect Corum's strengths, standing out in bold contrast to the approach of competitive firms.

We don't assign junior people to do deals. It takes experience in the software industry and more than a few battle scars to understand the dynamics of the deal and the strategic value the transaction brings to both parties.

We don't over commit. Corum always assigns two deal makers to every account, and the number of clients a deal professional handles is strictly limited.

We keep track of the details. Since 1990, we have logged every call, fax, memo, conference call, meeting, etc. on every software company and individual we’ve dealt with. Our database provides far more information to us on software companies in general and also on buyers, their interest, strategies, people, tactics, etc. than anyone.

We look worldwide for potential partners. Corum offers international exposure with offices and regional directors across Europe, Canada, and the United States. This is critical, as buyers or partners of such firms are seldom local, and many are international.

We maintain a high profile. Attendees of Corum's Selling Up Selling Out conference are involved in nearly 80% of the mergers in North America. These conferences provide us with an entrée to buyers that no one else has. Through this series combined with speaking engagements, co-sponsorships, publications, regional software associations and other industry involvements, we interact with more software and IT companies than any other M&A firm. We have educated more buyers and sellers on the art and science of M&A than any organization in the world.

We cultivate your relationships. Success depends on your credibility with prospective buyers. To succeed, they must want to take your call. We've earned that right by knowing their business well enough to know what they need and by bringing them opportunities that make sense.

We never stop selling. Success means you make this practice your business model. Buyers are overwhelmed with information and you must be tenacious in follow through to insure that the strategic message about your company is heard and acted upon.