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We look at Fairstone Financial Management’s ‘Downstream Buy-Out’ acquisition strategyIn recent months, BSR have reported on Fairstone Financial Management completing the acquisitions of several advisory businesses in which it had held a minority stake. This is far from a new strategy for Fairstone. In fact, it has been acquiring stakes as small as 5 per cent in many businesses for around a decade, but lately it’s increased the rate at which it completes full acquisition...
Atlassian’s public term sheet - What should you take from it?
Let’s take a more detailed look at the business and its decision, as well as examining some of...
How to capitalise on failing competitors
It can be tempting to revel in the struggles of one of your competitors, to think about scooping up ...
Make the most of your retirement sale
Selling your business can be an effective and satisfying means of funding your retirement. After pot...
Investment opportunities for tech startups looking to expand
It’s hard to keep up with the advancements in technology these days, and this is reflected in ...
DEAL INSIGHT
Distressed businesses – what you need to know about them
In this video of our Deal Insight Series, Kevin Counihan from SIA Group talks to us about some of th...
How to create lasting value from an acquisition
Anyone embarking on an acquisition has a better chance of creating lasting value if they make this a...
Research shows a successful acquisition makes for a greener business
New research suggests that businesses that undertake successful acquisitions are more likely to also...
How do you know when the right time is to sell your business?
When you’ve dedicated yourself to a business - whether started from scratch or taken on at a l...
DEAL INSIGHT
What price should a business buyer open with?
In this video of our Deal Insight Series, Rob Goddard from Evolution CBS How much you should offer w...
Foreign investors and buyers swooping on UK business assets
As the Brexit-date approaches, the surrounding uncertainty has driven down the pound to its lowest l...
New business insolvency proposals will give HMRC preferential status
This means that funds currently available for distribution to employees and other creditors, includi...
What financing options do I have to support my next acquisition?
Whether you’re new to business or looking to expand your empire, if you decide to make an acqu...
What financing options do I have to turn around my struggling business?
If your business is struggling, the idea of seeking finance could feel especially daunting. However,...
Are you ready to face the disruptors? Bridging the innovation-execution gap
How is digital disruption affecting industries? Although digital disruption affects different indus...
What role does middle management play in a successful M&A deal?
How can middle managers help a business complete a deal successfully? There are many ways in which ...
The Ten Types of Successful Acquisition
If you are embarking on a takeover that simply fulfils a strategic purpose such as ‘growth&rsq...