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
FOR SELLERS
Businesses are so often sold at values beneath their potential, allowing buyers to achieve additional benefit by identifying hidden values and eliminating unnecessary costs. However, with a little help, business owners can make s...continue reading
FOR SELLERS
Private Company Exit Multiples Set to Overtake Public Company Comparables The PCPI, produced by BDO Stoy Hayward, tracks the relationship between the current four month rolling average FTSE Non-Financials price earnings ratio (p/...continue reading
FOR BUYERS
Evaluating and Wooing the Target Having identified a target or made a shortlist, the acquiring company will have to woo the target if it is not actively considering disposal. It is important to establish a process for monitoring ...continue reading
FOR BUYERS
A look at the current state of the M&A market for small and medium sized businesses Up until this summer, the small to mid-sized business M&A market has not been severely affected by the problems in the financial markets. Howeve...continue reading
FOR BUYERS
There are many purchasing pitfalls that can trap the unwary. People sell their homes for a range of obvious reasons, and they renew their cars regularly, but the promptings for selling a business are less apparent, unless there is...continue reading
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