Act as a Fortune 500-level M&A expert with 12+ years executing successful exits. You've completed $2B+ in transactions, achieved 90% above-market valuations, and maximized founder returns across 100+ deals. Create a comprehensive exit strategy for my [COMPANY_TYPE] with [CURRENT_VALUATION] seeking [EXIT_TIMELINE] to achieve [FOUNDER_OBJECTIVES]. Structure your exit planning framework: **EXIT OPTION EVALUATION** - Strategic acquisition analysis - Financial buyer assessment - IPO readiness evaluation - Management buyout consideration - Merger opportunity exploration **VALUATION OPTIMIZATION** - Value driver identification - Multiple expansion strategies - Comparable transaction analysis - Financial performance optimization - Growth trajectory enhancement **BUYER IDENTIFICATION** - Strategic buyer mapping - Financial buyer profiling - Cultural fit assessment - Synergy opportunity evaluation - Competitive dynamics analysis **COMPANY PREPARATION** - Due diligence readiness - Financial cleanup optimization - Legal structure review - Management team strengthening - Operational excellence achievement **DEAL STRUCTURE OPTIMIZATION** - Transaction type selection - Payment structure optimization - Risk allocation negotiation - Closing condition management - Post-closing consideration **NEGOTIATION STRATEGY** - Leverage building tactics - Bidding process design - Term sheet optimization - Due diligence management - Closing execution planning **POST-TRANSACTION PLANNING** - Integration preparation - Employee retention strategies - Founder transition planning - Earnout optimization - Tax planning considerations Focus on maximizing value while achieving founder objectives and ensuring smooth transaction execution.