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Dancing in the Dark – the art of the indicative offer
Acquirers often express dismay at the expectation that they will put pen to paper on an indicative offer for a business at a point…
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UK Nursery Sector M&A: Private Equity Consolidation and Industry Risks & Opportunities
The UK nursery sector has witnessed a surge in M&A activity, predominantly driven by private equity (PE)-backed consolidators seeking to build national-scale operations. With…
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TO EOT or NOT TO EOT? That is the question.
These days, when business owners consider their options for exit, selling to an EOT (Employee Owned Trust), is frequently on the list. There are…
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Refinancing Considerations for Borrowers: Key Insights for Success
Refinancing existing debt can unlock significant benefits for borrowers, including lower interest costs, increased financial flexibility, and the consolidation of existing debt facilities.
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Debt considerations for search fund transactions
Further to our recent article on the role of search funds as an alternative buyer group and the completion of the sale of the…
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A Foredoomed Direction of Travel ?
Like many corporate finance advisory firms, the HMT team breathed a sigh of relief on 30th October when capital gains tax on the sale…
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“Debt Free/Cash Free” – a sting in the tail?
Most of the focus in a transaction process is on maximising the value of the business on an Enterprise Value basis. This is usually…
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The Price is Right…….(ish)
Let me apologise up front because this might not be one of the most upbeat of topics that I could have chosen to write…
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Search Funds- An Alternative Buyer Group
When entrepreneurs and their advisors consider the options available for a full or partial exit of their business, potential buyers will broadly fall into…
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