Winery Owners Must Start Preparing for the Exit

Edward Webb, Kemp Moyer • January 15, 2022

Services: Business Valuation, Business Transformation, Exit Planning Strategy


Why winery business owners should consider preparing a strategy for their exit sooner than later.

In their contributed article for Grapevine Magazine, BPM Advisory Partners Edward Webb and Kemp Moyer examine succession and exit planning strategies for winery business owners. They encourage owners to create a “harvest strategy,” laying out the financial and operating story of the business that owners need to know and detailing owners’ goals and when they plan to exit the business. Early planning can lay the groundwork for businesses to be ready to transition quickly if the worst were to happen or if an opportunity should arise.

As Webb and Moyer explain, there are numerous variables for owners to consider, but being prepared for this transition is essential to avoid costly mistakes and maximize the value of their business.

Read the full article from Grapevine Magazine.

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Kemp Moyer

Partner, Advisory

With approximately 20 years of experience in complex financial advisory, and a primary focus on valuation services, Moyer has led …

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Edward Webb

Of Counsel, Corporate Finance

Edward Webb has over 40 years of experience in consulting and financial management, including specific experience in business restructuring, negotiated …