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Early preparation crucial to capitalising on M&A rebound
- May 2024
Takeover interest in UK companies has surged to its highest level in years, meaning that M&A now represents the best route for owners seeking a profitable exit. Against this backdrop, it is even more vital for owners to be prepared to capitalise on these opportunities. Recent data has shown that ...
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FOR BUYERS Inbound M&A poised to surge as valuations remain low
Low UK company valuations are set to see foreign takeovers of UK companies increase during the secon...
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SECTOR GUIDES Construction worst affected by wave of insolvencies
New figures from the Insolvency Service have shown that the UK construction sector is the industry w...
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FOR BUYERS What is the key to successful post-deal integration?
Post-deal integration is the most vital part of an M&A deal. Other stages – such as target acqui...
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DEAL INSIGHT What advice would you give to someone selling their first business?
In this video of our Deal Insight Series, we talk to Jonathan Jay gives his advice to first time bus...
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INDUSTRY INSIGHTS Manufacturing M&A faces defining year as headwinds mount
As the UK faced up to the prospect of soaring energy prices last year, manufacturing was forecast to...
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FOR BUYERS Fears that insolvencies could spread to bigger companies
Insolvency statistics from the first quarter of the year have raised concerns that larger companies ...
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INDUSTRY INSIGHTS Three quarters of SMEs worried about late payments
Approximately three quarters of small and medium-sized businesses in the UK are worried about cashfl...
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DEAL INSIGHT When is the right time to sell a business?
In this video of our Deal Insight Series, we talk to Jonathan Jay about the right time to sell a bus...
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FOR BUYERS M&A activity forecast to be cautious yet stable in Q2 2023
M&A activity is expected to remain stable during the second quarter of 2023, despite a host of geopo...
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FOR BUYERS ESG & M&A - The correlation between ESG and company valuation
ESG is becoming a core consideration in many business’ M&A strategies and with good reason. Numero...
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INDUSTRY INSIGHTS Earnouts – The benefits, complexities and tax considerations
An earnout – a financial arrangement in M&A in which a portion of a company’s purchase price is ...
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SECTOR GUIDES Accounting firms broaden their focus to stay relevant
The trend for accounting firms to venture beyond their traditional areas of service has been highli...
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DISTRESSED BUSINESSES Insolvencies on the rise at mid-sized UK SMEs
A new report has highlighted an increase in insolvencies among mid-sized UK SMEs over the past year ...
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INDUSTRY INSIGHTS Mergers and acquisitions in language services - Localisation, globalisation and fragmentation
Updated March 2024 - scroll to end Most industry sectors saw a drop in dealmaking activity in 202...
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FOR BUYERS Conducting due diligence in a downturn - Unlocking value and avoiding hidden risks
During a downturn or recession, M&A opportunities are rife, with valuations low and more businesses ...
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INDUSTRY INSIGHTS Finding M&A value in an economic downturn
During a recession or economic downturn, M&A activity will typically decline as sentiment dampens am...