An acquisition will normally occur as a strategic objective
through in depth planned expansion. You may already have
possible target businesses, or alternatively a search for
a new target may be required. Our recommended Accountants
will work closely with you to address the key issues, tailoring
the exercise to suit your individual circumstances and requirements.
The acquisition service comprises of the following four
main areas:
Step 1 - Strategic advice and preliminary overview of
your company acquisition
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We
will review your overall objectives and provide you
our experienced assessment |
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We
will look at the industry sector, financial climate
and current market conditions |
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We
wilI put together an individual exercise encompssing
timing, strategy and any other practicalities |
Step
2 - The search
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Even
if you have specific targets in mind, we will undertake
detailed research to provide a full overview of the
market |
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We
will use our extensive contacts to identify businesses
that may not be available elsewhere |
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If
a specific businesses has already been identified, we
will research this in depth, to provide an initial assessment |
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We
will put together a short list of potential acquisitions,
and create an appropriate action plan |
Step
3 - The negotiation process
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We
will make an initial confidential approach to selected
target businesses, and collate responses |
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We
will evaluate each target, including trading and financial
information, and current and future potential value |
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We
will construct a "short-list" of companies,
with whom we will commence negotiations. |
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We
will produce the Heads of Agreement, and coordinate
the completion process |
Step
4 - Post acquisition management of the acquisition
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We
will work with our clients following completion, on
an individual basis, to advise on, and ensure that,
all post acquisition issues are properly identified
and implemented. |
Our appproved
accountants can help you to buy or sell a company anywhere
within the UK and the EU. Our wide ranging experience can
facilitate the sale or acquisition of businesses in almost
any industry areas.
By carefull planning we can help you to ensure that the
value to all concerned parties is maximised and that the
acquiring parties can continue to trade smoothly following
the eventual transition. Our consultants can ensure that
the maximum possible tax efficiency is achieved in the process
of buying or selling a business, so that you do not lose
out.
Company
Disposal Service
We
always seek to protect and improve the vendor's interests
both in terms of value today and responsibilities following
the transaction. Our principal tasks during a disposal will
be to:
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Prepare
a sales memorandum |
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Valuation |
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Identify
potential acquirers |
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Obtain
confidentiality undertakings |
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Supply
limited information to confirm interest and indicate
price |
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Supply
the full memorandum to selected potential acquirers |
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Conduct
detailed negotiations |
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Assist
the legal advisers in finalising the purchase and sale
agreement |
Our approved
accountants have many years experience in providing financial
due diligence reports in instances of corporate restructuring,
finance applications, and similar in depth reports for project
appraisal purposes.
Reports
The due diligence reports can encompass consideration of:
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Key
personnel Human resources |
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Ownership
of assets & intangibles |
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Intellectual
property |
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Environmental
issues |
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Debtor
recoverability / sales profile |
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Completeness
of creditors / supplier profiles |
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Working
capital requirements |
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Reality
check of projections |
Our accountancy
partners have the requisite skills and experience derived
from representing managers and owners in MBO transactions,
to assist you make the best possible strategic decisions
for you and your company. Our company's extensive relationships
with UK venture providers enable us to propose the right
funding partner and to structure a deal attractive to both
buyer and seller.
We have an MBO help guide on one of our sister sites CLICK
HERE for more.
The
MBO service comprises of the following: |
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We
will perform a basic feasability check on your proposal |
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We
will assist you in preparing a business plan with our
dedicated software package |
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We
will perform a valuation analysis with a recommendation
of the pricing |
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We
will then put together a deal that the company is able
to support |
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We
will create a strategy for negotiations with the seller,
accompanying meetings |
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Assist
you in arranging the finance |
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Draw
up all necessary paperwork and documents with our legal
partners |
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