When Accenture recently announced its acquisition of digital engineering company Objectivity, it brought to mind the importance of the term ‘objectivity’. In the world of Mergers and Acquisitions, the noun objectivity, i.e., meaning a lackRead more

Valuations can vary tremendously from deal to deal, with the quantum of any offer subject to a wide range of influences, including critically, the acquirer’s view of their ultimate Return on Investment from the purchase.Read more

There is no general ‘Rule of Thumb’ when it comes to exit strategies for business owners. Every business and its encompassing considerations are unique, therefore, there will almost always be a choice of exit optionsRead more

In February 2021, the M&A market may have seen one of the most unexpected and unprecedented deals take place. The transaction was a £2million investment to acquire 100 percent control of a business which hadRead more

At the start of the Pandemic, there was a short, but dramatic drop in dealmaking. Financial investment firms ring-fenced their portfolios, focusing on their stronger companies and divesting others. This was followed by a veritableRead more

Having successfully completed the sale of a company, it can be surprising to discover that post-acquisition the predicted strategic gains that could have materialised have been scuppered by nothing less than a culture clash, namelyRead more

Selling a business is a complex process that requires careful planning and consideration. As a business owner it is important to understand the procedures that protect you and your business. One of these complexities isRead more

The announcement of the Windsor framework and the potential of a new deal with the European Union regarding the Northern Ireland protocol, is further evidence of a more positive view of the UK economy.  TheRead more

Like many things, preparation is the key to success. The same is true for business owners that want to take a full or partial exit from their companies. In tougher economic times, when it’s aRead more

‘Received wisdom’ in the world of mergers and acquisitions suggests that business owners that want to sell should seek a full exit from their business, but what about the shareholder that chooses to remain activelyRead more

There’s no hiding from the fact that uncertainty in the UK economy has caused a reduction in the volume of M&A deals done in the last quarter of 2022. Nevertheless, strategic acquisitions offer one ofRead more

Most people would agree that there’s almost always a difference between the price a vendor would like to achieve and the price a buyer would like to pay. In the case of a business saleRead more