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High value deals the priority as UK activity slows in H1 2025
- September 2025
M&A activity in the UK slowed down by nearly a fifth during the first half of 2025, with dealmakers seemingly focusing on fewer, but more high-value transactions. According to PwC’s latest Global M&A Industry Trends report, there were 1,478 UK M&A deals during H1 2025, a drop of 19.1 per cent co...
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INDUSTRY INSIGHTS Investment opportunities for tech startups looking to expandIt’s hard to keep up with the advancements in technology these days, and this is reflected in the ...
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FOR BUYERS What financing options do I have to support my next acquisition?Whether you’re new to business or looking to expand your empire, if you decide to make an acquisit...
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FOR SELLERS What financing options do I have to turn around my struggling business?If your business is struggling, the idea of seeking finance could feel especially daunting. However,...
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FOR SELLERS How much can I sell my business for? Methods of business valuationThere is no single way to value a business. However, if you are considering the sale of your company...
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FOR SELLERS How to sell your business – FAST!A typical business sale will normally take between six and 12 months, and in some exceptional circum...
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INDUSTRY INSIGHTS Is your business prepared for Brexit?There is, without a doubt, a huge amount of uncertainty shrouding Brexit and its impact on the UK an...
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FOR BUYERS M&A Market Continues to Thrive Towards End of 2018 - Could Stronger Headwinds be Coming Our Way?BDO’s Private Company Price Index/Private Equity Price Index (PCPI/PEPI) quarterly report for the ...
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FOR BUYERS How to Pay the Right Price for a Subscription-Based BusinessFrom a business buyer’s perspective, what are the attractions of a subscription-based business? ...
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INDUSTRY INSIGHTS Staying competitive: technology for your businessInnovation in tech is expected to continue into 2019. As an entrepreneur, this presents opportunitie...
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FOR BUYERS Buying a Business Without a BrokerIt has become increasingly possible to buy a business direct from the seller, without the use of a b...
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FOR BUYERS Will your business scale up through acquisition in 2019?During a year of tremendous political and economic uncertainty, the mergers and acquisitions market ...
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INDUSTRY INSIGHTS Administration vs Liquidation: what’s the difference?In your everyday usage, you may find that the terms “administration” and “liquidation” are u...
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INDUSTRY INSIGHTS Business trends to watch out for in 2019It’s a new year and you’ve probably set up some resolutions for your business as well as goals a...
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FOR BUYERS Using an earn-out agreement in a business saleSimply put, an earn-out agreement is a contractual prearrangement in an acquisition which mandates t...