FOR BUYERS
When two companies meet to discuss the possibility of merging together, a likely question that will be on everyone's lips is: how long will it take to complete the transaction? But that is only half the battle. Equally, if no...continue reading
FOR SELLERS
Methods of Valuing a Business There is no correct price for a business. Valuing a business is always an imprecise science, even with large-cap public companies. In this first part of a two part article on valuation methods, we lo...continue reading
FOR BUYERS
With debt funding still difficult to obtain, other forms of finance for corporate acquisitions are becoming more attractive. One of the most popular options for buyers is to seek part-funding from the vendor of the business. Ven...continue reading
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
A company is a separate legal person and if a purchaser acquires all its share capital, it acquires a complete entity, 'warts and all' - so to speak with the possibility that it has greater actual or contingent liabiliti...continue reading
FOR SELLERS
Getting the best price when selling a technology business In an ideal world you would start up your business and build it up to become a highly profitable, successful and well known company which someone will want to buy. However...continue reading
DISTRESSED BUSINESSES
What is a winding up petition If a company owes money and has refused or neglected to pay the debt, then a creditor can apply to wind it up by presenting a petition to court for that purpose. A winding-up petition is usually pres...continue reading
FOR BUYERS
No surprise to learn that in the first quarter of this year, there was a reduced appetite amongst boardroom directors for M&A deals. Partly due to the banks resistance to lend money to fund takeovers whilst in the midst of a '...continue reading
FOR BUYERS
In the first quarter of 2008 there has been a reduced appetite in boardrooms for mergers and acquisitions. Not least, because the banks have been less willing to lend money for corporate takeovers due to the credit crunch. Howev...continue reading
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
When buying or selling a business, there is frequently a gap between the seller's perception of the business's potential worth and the price a purchaser is prepared to pay based on actual performance. One way of addressi...continue reading
DISTRESSED BUSINESSES
What does the sensible buyer need to know about purchasing companies in financial difficulty? According to Keith Steven, of the business turnaround company KSA, the primary factor to bear in mind is that companies are in trouble...continue reading
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