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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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FOR BUYERS HMRC launches SME financial tools
A new set of tools has been launched by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) that will help small-and medium-...
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ALL The importance of due diligence when buying a business
The element of chance and risk that is inherent to the acquisition of any business or part of a busi...
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ALL Moulton shows the way in business turnarounds
Jon Moulton, of private equity and business turnaround firm Better Capital, is looking forward to a ...
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FOR BUYERS The importance of due diligence when buying a business
The element of chance and risk that is inherent to the acquisition of any business or part of a busi...
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DISTRESSED BUSINESSES Moulton shows the way in business turnarounds
Jon Moulton, of private equity and business turnaround firm Better Capital, is looking forward to a ...
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ALL Global manufacturer of cable clips to be auctioned
One of the world’s largest manufacturers of clips and fixings for cables, is being put up for auct...
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ALL How one recruitment business is defying the recession
NES Group has just posted its latest set of outstanding results for the 2010 financial year. Profit...
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ALL Moulton shows the way in business turnarounds
Jon Moulton, of private equity and business turnaround firm Better Capital, is looking forward to a ...
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ALL Umeco puts aerospace company on the market
Shares in distribution company Umeco rose by 8 per cent today after reports that it was planning to ...
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FOR BUYERS Travel firm expands into new markets following strategic acquisition
A travel centre based in Hagley has been purchased for an undisclosed sum by Good Travel Management,...
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ALL Administration levels set to rise in 2011
According to new research by business recovery specialist Begbies Traynor, the number of UK companie...
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ALL How to structure an earn-out
An earn-out has long been a business purchase arrangement that can ensure the maximum possible retur...
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DISTRESSED BUSINESSES Administration levels set to rise in 2011
According to new research by business recovery specialist Begbies Traynor, the number of UK companie...
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FOR BUYERS How to structure an earn-out
An earn-out has long been a business purchase arrangement that can ensure the maximum possible retur...