How do you find acquisition opportunities?
We start by understanding your acquisition criteria. From here we will research the market and define suitable target companies to potentially acquire. We will approach the companies on your behalf to understand the company in more detail. From here, we can facilitate introductory meetings to see if an acquisition would work for both parties.
What criteria should be considered when making an acquisition?
First of all a company should establish a valuation range that makes commercial sense and can be funded. Other considerations should include strategic fit, financial performance, operational synergies, acquiring new capabilities, people and technologies.
What are some of the risks when acquiring a business?
An acquisition often represents a financial risks, that needs to be mitigated with due diligence. If the integration process isn’t managed properly, it can be challenging to integrate cultures, IT systems, retain key staff and brand damage if the public perception of the transaction doesn’t align to the companies.
How do I sell my business?
If you’re looking to be acquired, perhaps your might be considering selling. If that is the case, we can add our database of companies that are for sale. We can compare our databases of acquirers and where appropriate we can make introductions for you to discuss selling your company.
Want to learn more about starting your acquisition process?