4 Ways HINGE Ensures Confidentiality in the Selling Process

HINGE Advisors is dedicated to ensuring a healthy selling process for our early education clients, and for us, that means maintaining fanatical confidentiality throughout every transaction. There is a time and manner for controlled information sharing and letting staff and families know about a transition, but that process must be managed with care and careful planning. Working with an experienced team of transaction advisors can ensure confidentiality throughout your selling process — protecting the value of your business and ensuring a smooth transition of ownership. Here are a few ways HINGE ensures confidentiality for all of our childcare clients:

1. Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
   During the transaction process, potential buyers and investors will need to access sensitive information about your business to determine if they want to make an offer. At HINGE, we require all interested buyers sign NDAs before disclosing any identifying information about your childcare business — including the name of the company — during the marketing stage. NDAs legally bind buyers to keep any information they receive completely confidential.

2. Limited Disclosure
   The HINGE team will only disclose information to serious and qualified buyers after they’ve signed an NDA. More detailed information is only shared later in the transaction once an offer is accepted.

3. Controlled Information Sharing
   The HINGE team controls sensitive information by using a virtual data room to securely house seller information. This data room allows our team to control access to specific folders and monitor who is viewing what information.

4. Staff and Family Announcements
   Our team also works closely with you and the buyer/investor on the timing and execution of announcing the sale of your school to employees and families. Your dedicated team and families deserve the respect of an informative announcement that introduces the buyer or investor, explains any changes being implemented, and creates a forum for comments and feedback. We are happy to provide sample announcement letters for your use.

By implementing these measures, the HINGE team ensures the confidentiality of your childcare business throughout the transaction process — protecting the value of your business and preserving your relationship with your staff and the families you serve. If you’re interested in selling your early education school and want to learn more about our transaction process, reach out to our team at info@hingeadvisors.com to start the conversation!