Software: Sam Pemberton, Softel

Broadcast captioning software specialist Softel was acquired by Miranda Technologies, part of US giant Belden Inc, in 2013. Here, former Managing Director Sam Pemberton looks back at the transaction, and offers advice and insights on the M&A process itself.

As with many tech businesses, Softel was regularly approached by potential acquirers. Sam’s advice will resonate with other business owners experiencing expressions of interest from buyers and investors.