A thoughtful transition for established businesses.
First Osman Capital explores acquisitions of established, owner-operated businesses, with a focus on understanding the business, its people, and what a responsible transition could look like.
Who we work with
For business owners and their advisors.
We welcome conversations with owners considering what comes next, and with the brokers and advisors who represent them. Potential fit is considered case by case; it may include:
- An established U.S. business
- Operations that can be clearly understood
- Useful financial records
- An owner open to discussing a transition
Our approach
Four principles, applied with care.
Understand
Understand the owner’s goals and the business’s operating reality.
Review
Review financial and operational information before discussing a supported structure.
Consider
Consider transaction terms that fit the business and the seller’s priorities.
Continue
Plan for continuity and a practical handover.
These describe how we intend to work; they are not guaranteed outcomes.
A clear process
Four steps, at a considered pace.
- 01
Introductory conversation
A private, no-obligation discussion about the business and your goals.
- 02
Initial fit and information review
A first look at whether there may be a fit, using basic information.
- 03
Diligence and structure discussion
Careful review of the business and discussion of a possible structure.
- 04
Approval and definitive documentation
Any transaction requires internal approval and signed definitive agreements.
Either party may decide not to proceed at any stage. An inquiry is not an offer.
Seller financing
Structures that fit the business.
Where appropriate, a seller-financed structure may be discussed. Terms depend on the business, diligence, negotiations, and approvals; no financing or payment terms are guaranteed.
FAQ
Questions owners often ask.
What kinds of businesses are you interested in?
Established U.S. businesses with understandable operations, useful financial records, and an owner open to discussing a transition. These are general considerations, not fixed requirements.
Do you make offers immediately?
No. Discussions and any proposal depend on review of the business and internal approval.
Can seller financing be considered?
Sometimes. Where appropriate it may be discussed, subject to diligence and negotiated terms.
Is an inquiry an offer or commitment?
No. An inquiry is informational only and does not create an offer, financing commitment, or obligation for either party.
What information should I send first?
Basic business context only. Please do not send sensitive financial or personal information through this website form.
Introductory inquiry