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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...
Positioning your business for a post-COVID sale
For nearly everyone, 2020 has already proven deeply unpredictable. While many business owners may ha...
Changes to UK insolvency law will give businesses flexibility
Introduced on 20 May 2020, the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill is a welcome development tha...
Over £2bn in Bounce Back loans approved in 24 hours, but some experience problems
Following the scheme’s launch on Monday, over 69,000 coronavirus Bounce Back loans, equating t...
UK M&A falls 99 per cent to near 35-year low as coronavirus bites
UK M&A has hit a near 35-year low as the coronavirus pandemic saw deal value fall 99 per cent from M...
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...
In-depth: The Government’s new Future Fund
Eligible companies may be unable to access other schemes due to being pre-revenue or pre-profit and ...
If ever there was a time for business restructuring, that time is now
Severely diminished cash flow for businesses will see widespread administrations and liquidations ov...
Thrasio - from £0 to £160 million in 18 months entirely through acquisitions
The story of Thrasio may not be long, but it is fascinating. The company was founded less than two y...
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...
Top Tips For A New Breed Of MBO
An MBO can be a lengthy undertaking, with numerous aspects that require navigating. It’s vital...
A guide to Entrepreneurs’ Relief
While the tax break has encountered criticism from some quarters, many entrepreneurs swear by it as ...
The outlook for retailers in the UK - is there light at the end of the tunnel?
Why are so many retailers failing? First, it’s important to establish why so many retailers ar...
The Brexit Effect - What impact will Brexit have on UK M&A?
The positives There’s no denying that the uncertainty of the past year or so has had a major i...
How advanced analytics is being used in M&A to build talent
How are talent shortages driving M&A? A recent EY Global Capital Confidence Barometer report found ...
Selling your business for equity
Equity deals: the good, the bad and the ugly Equity-funded deals usually involve sellers being offe...
#Megxit – A business perspective on Harry and Meghan leaving the family firm
2020 may only just be a month old but it has already been dominated by enough royal headlines to tak...