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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...
Beauty industry riding the wave of M&A into 2020
The beauty industry has a particularly diversified consumer base across many demographics, and like ...
Buying a business abroad - top tips for getting it right
Here, we offer you some tips on how to make a success of an overseas acquisition, whether you are an...
The Effect of Customer Experience on M&A
What do customers think when businesses are taken over? A recent PricewaterhouseCoopers report call...
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...
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How do you find out about distressed business opportunities?
In this video of our Deal Insight Series, Jonathan Jay talks about searching for distressed business...
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 capitalise on failing competitors
It can be tempting to revel in the struggles of one of your competitors, to think about scooping up ...
DEAL INSIGHT
Buying a business out of administration
In this video of our Deal Insight Series, Jonathan Jay talks about buying a business from administra...
Make the most of your retirement sale
Selling your business can be an effective and satisfying means of funding your retirement. After pot...
Investment opportunities for tech startups looking to expand
It’s hard to keep up with the advancements in technology these days, and this is reflected in ...
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...
Research shows a successful acquisition makes for a greener business
New research suggests that businesses that undertake successful acquisitions are more likely to also...
How do you know when the right time is to sell your business?
When you’ve dedicated yourself to a business - whether started from scratch or taken on at a l...
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...
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 acqu...