Question About Exit Strategy

Hi lovely founders!

I have a question directed towards anyone who has successfully led their company into a successful acquisition as an exit strategy.
We're a bootstrapped startup in the oil & gas industry. We've been active since 2011, and right now are working as sub contractors to a multinational company with their HQ in Europe. There is talk on the board about purchasing our services (which are protected by patents), since our services are genuinely innovative, backed up by private R&D, and would complement their own portfolio of services.

We're canvassing ideas about how to increase the likelihood of a successful outcome in these negotiations.

Anyone generous to offer a few minutes of their time, please feel free to DM me I'll provide more details!