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In a world that is rapidly becoming more digitised, it goes without saying that technology is an absolutely integral part of virtually any business. By extension, in business acquisitions, a target company’s IT infrastructure is one of the crucial elements that a buyer will be taking on when they acquire the business. Due diligence of a target company’s tech, then, is absolutely crucial and this importance has only intensified in the current climate. With widespread working from hom...
If ever there was a time for business restructuring, that time is now
Severely diminished cash flow for businesses will see widespread administrations and liquidations ov...
Thrasio - from £0 to £160 million in 18 months entirely through acquisitions
The story of Thrasio may not be long, but it is fascinating. The company was founded less than two y...
Top Tips For A New Breed Of MBO
An MBO can be a lengthy undertaking, with numerous aspects that require navigating. It’s vital...
A guide to Entrepreneurs’ Relief
While the tax break has encountered criticism from some quarters, many entrepreneurs swear by it as ...
DEAL INSIGHT
How do you find out about distressed business opportunities?
In this video of our Deal Insight Series, Jonathan Jay talks about searching for distressed business...
The outlook for retailers in the UK - is there light at the end of the tunnel?
Why are so many retailers failing? First, it’s important to establish why so many retailers ar...
The Brexit Effect - What impact will Brexit have on UK M&A?
The positives There’s no denying that the uncertainty of the past year or so has had a major i...
DEAL INSIGHT
Buying a business out of administration
In this video of our Deal Insight Series, Jonathan Jay talks about buying a business from administra...
How advanced analytics is being used in M&A to build talent
How are talent shortages driving M&A? A recent EY Global Capital Confidence Barometer report found ...
Selling your business for equity
Equity deals: the good, the bad and the ugly Equity-funded deals usually involve sellers being offe...
#Megxit – A business perspective on Harry and Meghan leaving the family firm
2020 may only just be a month old but it has already been dominated by enough royal headlines to tak...
Beauty industry riding the wave of M&A into 2020
The beauty industry has a particularly diversified consumer base across many demographics, and like ...
Buying a business abroad - top tips for getting it right
Here, we offer you some tips on how to make a success of an overseas acquisition, whether you are an...
The Effect of Customer Experience on M&A
What do customers think when businesses are taken over? A recent PricewaterhouseCoopers report call...
How market research can help you make a success of your next business acquisition
Here, we take a look at the ways market research can help to ensure that your next business purchase...
Lessons from Thomas Cook, for those looking to buy a business from administration
If you’ve just bought a business, or are considering buying a struggling company, there are le...