I've practically no experience in all this. I dream of owning a startup, growing it and have it acquired by a bigger company and yeah buying expensive cars after that.
So here's some amateur advice :
1. If you are the one approaching then obviously chances of you getting a good deal would be less
2. If you do decide to approach, you should be able to make the company's decision making team salivate at the prospects of buying you out
3. In case the other company comes out with its own version, it can be a good thing for you because if the company fails again then they would definitely think of acquiring you.
P.S. What if D&D officials read this query of yours? :P
So here's some amateur advice :
1. If you are the one approaching then obviously chances of you getting a good deal would be less 2. If you do decide to approach, you should be able to make the company's decision making team salivate at the prospects of buying you out 3. In case the other company comes out with its own version, it can be a good thing for you because if the company fails again then they would definitely think of acquiring you.
P.S. What if D&D officials read this query of yours? :P