Acquisitions

Essentially there are two methods of expansion open to businesses: organic growth or acquisition. Generally, organic growth is less expensive in the short term but obviously takes far longer to achieve. Acquisition should be a faster method and is capable of taking the acquirer into markets they might otherwise be unable to penetrate. However, a majority of acquisitions regularly fail to meet their original ambitions, with the root causes sown during the deal process. Careful deal structuring and negotiation is required.

Our Corporate Finance department has a wealth of experience in this area, including:

• Undertaking searches to source targets
• deal negotiations
• tax structuring
• due diligence; and
• assistance with legal completion.

Disposals

Maximising the potential consideration from a sale of a business starts several years before any exit. Our Corporate Finance department can assist in:

• grooming the business for sale by discussing your future ambitions,
• reviewing the business market and trends,
• identifying potential acquirers,
• advising on potential future valuation,
• reviewing the business operations and structures to suggest alterations to maximise likelihood, and value of any sale.

After this planning, when it comes time to exit, we can assist in:

• preparing an information memorandum
• identifying suitable acquirers
• negotiating the deal,
• advising on valuation
• Minimising tax leakage from the deal and
• assisting with legal completions.

With extensive contacts and knowledge of the marketplace, Francis Clark is best placed to help you achieve the outcome you are looking for or exit route to fund your potential retirement or next acquisition!

If you would like a copy of our Guide to selling your business, please email cf@francisclark.co.uk