Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs: genuine M&A questions from business owners
While most business sellers and M&A advisors would typically favour an all-cash-on-completion transaction, this is not always possible.
The costs of appointing a specialist sell-side corporate finance advisor are usually split into two components.
In a recession, M&A activity in the lower mid-market is typically resilient, especially if your business continues to perform well within a niche market.
The Heads of Terms (HoT) is the ‘roadmap’ document for a transaction, agreed between buyer and seller. It typically runs to 8-10 pages, depending on the complexity of the transaction.
There are a number of factors which contribute to the value of a business. Listed here are the ones considered to be the most important.
A sell-side M&A advisor is there to support you throughout the entire process of selling your business.
There are several steps you can take to maintain confidentiality during a sale process. These include the following: