This is the stage where the deal moves from paper to reality. The buyer must protect what made the business worth buying, while beginning the work needed to realise the value behind the deal.
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Acquisition Success (3 of 4): What to confirm through due diligence before completion
The purpose of due diligence is to confirm what the buyer is acquiring, identify risks that need to be addressed, and decide whether the agreed price, structure and protections remain appropriate before completion.
Acquisition Success (2 of 4): What to test before signing Heads of Terms
Once a buyer has decided that a target may be strategically attractive, they need to understand enough of the opportunity to make sure the proposed Heads of Terms reflect the commercial reality of the business.
Acquisition Success (1 of 4): A good business is not always the right target
Part of The Acquisition Success Series for business owners considering acquisitions, this first article covers the importance of strategic fit
What is my business worth? Is this the question you should be asking?
Building a stronger business or exiting at the right time, starts with understanding its true value and the opportunities to change that.
Successful exit for Bankside founders
Hari shares details of a recent sale which created a better outcome for both the founders and the buyer.
Gloucestershire’s Rising Stars: Fast-growing sectors and those being left behind
Ollie shares his thoughts about Gloucestershire’s high performing sectors and its sectors which are facing challenges.
Financial Stability: The first test every business must pass before a sale
Having worked with businesses preparing for sale, we have seen how financial stability shapes both buyer interest and valuation. Hari breaks down what serious buyers look for before making an offer.
Name your dealbreakers. We’ll broker the deal.
When it comes to selling your business – a milestone you’ve poured years of effort into – getting the right guidance can be the difference between simply closing a deal and truly maximising value explains Ollie.
Save more tax by understanding the value of your business
Are you aware of the current market value of your business? With recent changes to Inheritance Tax, proactive planning is now more crucial than ever for businesses at or above a valuation of £1 million.
bespoke Cleaning Services Ltd acquired by Atlas FM Group Ltd
A well planned and orderly sale process allowed bespoke’s shareholders to exit the business in just five months.
The Strategic Pulse – Deliver your business’s gold medal winning performance
How does an Olympian achieve a gold medal winning, world record breaking performance and what does this all mean in the world of business?
Creating value through a clear roadmap
Ollie explains the process we adopt in delivering the right outcome for clients using our Client Roadmap.
Sale success for MG Scaffolding (Oxford) Ltd, acquired by RSK Group Ltd
Bringing the business to life with a comprehensive Information Memorandum secured sale success for MG Scaffolding. Ollie explains how the desired outcome was achieved.
Thinking of selling your business?
Recently, we have been helping a number of our entrepreneur clients develop exit strategies. Ollie outlines the many issues to consider in doing so.
Attracting and retaining key staff with shares
James outlines the four HMRC ‘tax-advantaged’ schemes that provide employees and employers with income tax and National Insurance Contribution (NIC) advantages
Improve, Invest, Growth, Exit
Ollie explains a successful exit typically represents the culmination of moving through a business lifecycle and what it is focused on.
Safeguard the future with effective succession planning
Following UKIFDA, Ollie and Will outline the different options for succession planning targeting the oil sector in conjunction with Fuel Oil News magazine.
The importance of a shareholders’ agreement
Ollie explains the purpose of the shareholders’ agreement and the key areas to be considered.
Planning to sell your business in 2022?
Rob explains why now could be a good time to think about selling your business and the different options available to you and your business.