We are trusted acquisition advisors with an exemplary track record of transactions up to £50m value range and sometimes larger
We represent clients who wish to acquire information technology businesses in mainly the UK, Europe and North America, predominantly acting for the more ambitious private companies which are typically PE backed and quoted companies. These are the companies which have concluded that acquiring appropriate businesses can be an efficient route to strategic growth. We function as a trusted advisor to our clients throughout the buy process until the transaction is completed.
Advice and guidance are provided in terms of the optimum acquisition targets, negotiation and business strategy, the due diligence process along with post-acquisition integration planning.
We are experienced in the subtleties of the acquisition process from finding and approaching prospective sellers through final implementation of the deal. Our strong track record and proven acquisition process often results in multiple transactions for our clients.
Acting as a trusted acquisition partner often alongside our client’s corporate development team to accelerate the acquisition strategy for the business
Reaching out to the market as an ambassador for our clients and articulating the rationale for a strategic dialogue
We utilise our strong research capabilities to identify and contact as many appropriate domestic and international acquisition targets as possible
Leveraging our knowledge, experience and deep understanding of the IT and telecommunications sectors to find the most appropriate acquisition targets to fill strategic gaps in our client’s portfolio
We provide market insight and intelligence and often assist in the creation of the headline terms and structure for the deal
FAQs
A buy-side adviser represents the acquirer. We identify acquisition targets that match your strategic criteria, approach them discreetly on your behalf and manage the transaction from initial contact through to deal completion.
We combine market mapping with our existing deal network. For most mandates we identify fifteen to thirty potential targets, shortlist the highest priority candidates and approach them through trusted intermediary channels.
Yes. Initial outreach is made without revealing the identity of the acquirer. We gauge interest before any identifying information is shared.
An earn-out is a deal structure where part of the sale price is paid after completion, based on agreed future performance targets, often used in technology deals with uncertain forecasts.