How we acquire businesses
Simple, transparent, and entirely on your terms. Here's what to expect from first contact to completion.
Initial conversation
Everything starts with a confidential phone call or message. There's no paperwork, no commitment, and no obligation at this stage. We simply want to understand your business, your situation, and what a good outcome looks like for you.
We sign a mutual NDA before any meaningful information changes hands. Your staff, customers, suppliers, and competitors will not know this conversation is happening.
Business review
We'll ask to see some headline financials — typically the last two to three years of accounts, plus any management information you have. This isn't an audit; it's us doing our homework so we can make you a fair, considered offer.
We look at the whole picture: revenue, profitability, customer relationships, team stability, assets, and growth potential. Businesses don't need to be perfect — we buy across all stages and circumstances.
Our offer
We present a clear, written offer that sets out the proposed purchase price, deal structure, and any conditions. We'll walk you through it and answer every question — there's no pressure to accept, and you're free to take independent legal advice.
We're experienced with a range of deal structures including full buyouts, earn-outs, partial acquisitions, and management buyouts. We'll work with you to find the structure that best fits your needs.
Due diligence
Once heads of terms are agreed, we conduct a more detailed review of the business. We keep this proportionate — we're not looking to find reasons to renegotiate, and we'll be clear if anything material changes our position.
We'll need access to contracts, employee records, financial statements, and any significant agreements. All handled in strict confidence.
Legal completion
Our legal team prepares the sale and purchase agreement. We'll work with your solicitor (or recommend one if you don't have one) to get to completion efficiently. We aim for a process that doesn't drag on unnecessarily for either party.
Transition
We work closely with you to ensure a smooth handover. Whether that's a two-week handover or a six-month involvement as a consultant, we'll agree a plan that works for the business, the team, and you personally.
We're committed to protecting the culture and people you've built. We're here for the long term, not to strip assets.
Start with a conversation
No forms to fill in, no commitment required. Just reach out and we'll take it from there.