Acquisition Process
Our Business Acquisition Process
The Cornerstone of Effective Business Acquisitions
We make it easy to sell your business. We understand the stress and fear when selling your business so we have created a simple and transparent process we use for all our acquisitions. At the heart of the process is our core belief that a deal must be fair for both parties and we will guide you through the whole process.
Discovery Phase
This phase is all about getting to know you, understanding your business, the opportunities for us to grow the business and if the deal will work for both parties
Initial Study
The first stage is all about getting to know you as the owner and your business.
Financial accounts
We will need to see your last 3 years full accounts to review the company finances.
Heads of terms
A legal document which sets out the terms of a commercial transaction agreed in principle between parties.
Due Diligence Phase
In this phase we engage our deal team who will conduct an in-depth review of your business to determine how the deal can be structured. This will be a valuable insight for you to see the inner workings of your business
Financial
Our accountants will conduct a financial review of your business and will need to engage with your accountant.
Legal
Our legal team will conduct a legal review of your business and will need to engage with your solicitor.
Commercial
Our team will look into your business processes and evaluate how we can improve and add value to the business.
Deal Completion
In the final phase we will present a detailed breakdown of the valuation of your business and the terms of the sale. There are many factors to consider here however we will not only guide you through this but our guarantee that it will be a fair deal for both parties.
Contracts
Our team will prepare the contracts including all the terms and conditions for both parties.
Completion
Both companies sign the agreed contracts and completion transaction.
Post-integration
Our team will will engage with the business and make sure we have a smooth handover and make sure all employees are happy through the process.
Business Valuation
Business valuation is a fundamental step in preparing to sell your business.
Business valuation is a fundamental step in preparing to sell your business. It’s the process of determining the fair market value of your company, which is essential for setting the right asking price and attracting potential buyers.
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