Having an escape plan is always a good idea, even if no acquisition.

Best of luck to Frank. Building, growing, then selling a business (the REAL product he was creating all along!!!) is a tough & risky route in life. Or… is this an infusion of much needed capital where he probably can’t swing a large bank loan/bond? In which case, the new company has expertise & capital to help Frank achieve the next level…. Is your position capable of being done by the new owners and their staff? Example: payroll processing, HR, etc.