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What is the situation? Despite the resurgence in dealmaking that saw M&A recover from the seismic impact of COVID-19 in the second half of 2020, one particular issue has emerged that could yet prove a sticking point in this recovery: the valuation gap. According to a recent report by EY, a disconnect between buyer and seller valuations has been one of the core reasons behind many deals collapsing in 2020. EY’s report noted that, while this was a problem worldwide (with 55 per cent of exe...
How market research can help you make a success of your next business acquisition
Here, we take a look at the ways market research can help to ensure that your next business purchase...
Lessons from Thomas Cook, for those looking to buy a business from administration
If you’ve just bought a business, or are considering buying a struggling company, there are le...
Atlassian’s public term sheet - What should you take from it?
Let’s take a more detailed look at the business and its decision, as well as examining some of...
How to create lasting value from an acquisition
Anyone embarking on an acquisition has a better chance of creating lasting value if they make this a...
DEAL INSIGHT
What is the most challenging aspect of buying a distressed business?
In this video of our Deal Insight Series, Jonathan Jay talks about some of the challenges you face w...
Research shows a successful acquisition makes for a greener business
New research suggests that businesses that undertake successful acquisitions are more likely to also...
Foreign investors and buyers swooping on UK business assets
As the Brexit-date approaches, the surrounding uncertainty has driven down the pound to its lowest l...
New business insolvency proposals will give HMRC preferential status
This means that funds currently available for distribution to employees and other creditors, includi...
DEAL INSIGHT
When buying a distressed business, how do you weigh up the risks?
In this video of our Deal Insight Series, Jonathan Jay talks about weighing in the risks when buying...
Are you ready to face the disruptors? Bridging the innovation-execution gap
How is digital disruption affecting industries? Although digital disruption affects different indus...
What role does middle management play in a successful M&A deal?
How can middle managers help a business complete a deal successfully? There are many ways in which ...
The Ten Types of Successful Acquisition
If you are embarking on a takeover that simply fulfils a strategic purpose such as ‘growth&rsq...
Retail CVAs - an M&A Opportunity
Throughout the length and breadth of the UK, chains of retailers have been closing their doors and m...
The top M&A, entrepreneurship & venture capital podcasts
What’s different about podcasts Podcast experts, interviewers, interviewees, and presenters te...
How Data Assets can Boost Your Business Valuation
What is a data asset?The sheer volume of data that is being produced is astounding...and sometimes f...
Business Sale Report Monthly Updates: Viewer Insights for May 2019
The team behind the Business Sale Report operates with you, our loyal subscribers, in mind. Every pi...
So you don’t have enough money to buy the business?
Buying a business is not like buying a house Here’s what the majority of people do when they ...