Buying a business
Our Corporate Finance team provides expert guidance for businesses looking to grow through acquisition. We offer tailored advice and solutions to help you navigate the buying process, ensuring you make informed decisions and secure the right deal for your business goals.
What do we do?
Corporate Acquisition
Expert guidance through the process of acquiring a business, ensuring a smooth transition and successful integration.
Due Diligence
Comprehensive financial and operational assessments to identify risks and opportunities, giving you a clear understanding of the financial and operational health of a target business.
Management Buy-Out (MBO)
Support for management teams looking to acquire ownership of their company, ensuring a seamless transfer of control while safeguarding business continuity.
Employee Ownership
Assistance in transitioning to employee ownership as a succession strategy that motivate teams and secure the future of your business.
Finance
Advice on securing debt or equity finance to support the acquisition and future growth, helping you identify the most suitable funding solutions.
Valuations
Accurate business or asset valuations for informed decision-making.
Corporate Acquisition
Acquiring another company can be transformational if done correctly, but it’s essential to assess all risks. We can guide you through the process, including:
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Identifying a target using our network and research resources.
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Valuation & feasibility to assess suitability and synergies.
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Offer & Heads of Terms drafting and negotiation.
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Due diligence to identify risks and recommend mitigations.
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Legal contracts ensuring protection through appropriate agreements.
Due Diligence
Proper due diligence is essential before investing in or acquiring a company. It helps you understand the business, identify key value drivers, and assess risks. We tailor financial due diligence for lenders, investors, and corporate buyers, including:
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Summary findings – Identifying key risks and red flags within a week.
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Focused review – Refining the scope based on initial findings.
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Fieldwork – Examining trading history, balance sheet, and financial risks.
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Tax diligence – Assessing tax risks with our specialists.
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Reporting – Providing a detailed analysis with key recommendations.
Our process ensures clarity and confidence in your investment decisions.
Management Buy-Out
A Management Buy-Out (MBO) can be a great exit strategy for business owners, rewarding the management team while preserving the company’s identity and securing staff employment. Our corporate finance team can guide you through the process, including:
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Approach – Either management-led (seeking finance) or vendor-led (deal structured by the owner).
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Feasibility – Aligning price expectations early to prevent conflicts.
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Price & structure – Ensuring valuation and affordability for long-term success.
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Funding – Structuring a mix of cash, deferred consideration, equity, and retained shares.
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Vendor negotiations – Managing sensitive discussions to avoid conflict.
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Transaction management – Overseeing due diligence and completion for a smooth process.
Meet our Corporate Finance team
Rod Mathers
Partner
David Cayzer
Director
Gregor Miller
Manager
Conor Adamson
Manager
Robin Denissen-McIntosh
Manager