Dr Allen Nazeri DDS MBAHealthcare M&A Expert

When To Share News With Employees When Selling Your Healthcare Business | PRIME exits™

14 Aug 2025 · 2 min

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YouTube video (advisory) by Dr. Allen Nazeri discussing when and how healthcare business owners should inform employees about a pending sale. Recommends announcing shortly after a purchase agreement is signed (when deal is highly likely) after aligning with the buyer, emphasizing reasons, continuity (job security, core values), and opportunities to preserve staff trust and operational stability; includes a brief case example where timely communication prevented turnover and increased sale price.

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Of the most challenging questions owners face is when should I tell my employees I'm selling my business? In healthcare especially, the answer can't be guessed or handled casually. Recently I helped a multi location medical group through this exact decision. The founders were selling to a strategic buyer. Fire the challenge, tell employees too soon and rumors could hurt morale. Wait too long and trusted staff might feel blindsided. Finding the right balance is key to handling the sale without losing trust or disrupting operations. Employees are the core of performance and in healthcare they're the face patients trust. We shared the news just days after the purchase agreement was signed. Deal nearly certain, but time to engage staff when announcing, align with the buyer first. Lead with the why? Focus on opportunities, growth and new resources. Highlight what stays the job security benefits, core values explain improvements like technology upgrades and better resources result. Not a single staff member left during the transition and the buyer paid a premium because of the team's stability. The best time to announce is when the deal is highly likely to close, but early enough for employees to process the change. That's how you preserve your legacy and your people with while ensuring a smooth transition for everyone involved. Don't forget to like, subscribe and hit the bell icon to stay updated with prime exit's M&A advisory. For more insights and expert advice on healthcare M and A and for a free valuation of your company, contact us today@valuationsex.com.