Business Acquisitions & Disposals

Practising the science of Business for the art of being successful

Sometimes the best way to improve your competitive position in the marketplace is through a merger or acquisition. Not only is this a complex and time consuming process, if it is not well researched and skillfully negotiated it could make matters worse, not better. This is definitely a situation where you need the support and assistance of trained professionals with practical experience of these deals. We can help you:

Identify potential targets for merger and acquisition
Screen targets for suitability
Prepare a negotiating strategy and a relevant business plan
Raise the necessary capital
Develop an integration plan
Optimise the tax and financial position of the combined enterprise

At other times you may decide to improve your profitability through a disposal or simply be looking to sell and enjoy a well earned retirement. Again, we can help with valuing the assets, finding suitable purchasers and negotiating the sale.

We have access to an extensive national database of businesses for sale and businesses wanted which we can search on your behalf. The membership of this database is made up of other firms of accountants and professional advisers throughout the UK, who advertise their clients' businesses for sale and look for acquisition opportunities on their clients' behalf. We can arrange for a confidential direct mail-shot to these member firms, with details of your specific requirements, offering you access to a large number of potential acquirers or businesses available for sale.

We also regularly help with Management Buy Outs and Buy Ins.

For further assistance contact Rob Kendall or Phil Ewing