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M&A Blog #12 – sell-side acquisition (preparation)

Francine Way

Many of these causes have their equivalences to the reasons behind the sale of a company (also known as a divestiture): Liquidity: As the equity holding period matured, investors (private equity funds behind companies) will look to sell.

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Joint trade associations highlight equity, fixed income and market data concerns ahead of upcoming Mifir review

The TRADE

EU asset managers, banks and brokers are urging policy markets not to succumb to pressure that could potentially lead to suboptimal outcomes in the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (Mifid/r) review. Value-based pricing should be disallowed to achieve better outcomes for investors and the general public,” concluded the trio.

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Navigating the Evolving Landscape: Emerging Trends in M&A

Sun Acquisitions

Investors are also placing greater emphasis on ESG performance as a critical determinant of company valuations and investment decisions. By aligning M&A activities with ESG principles, companies can enhance their reputation, attract socially conscious investors, and drive sustainable growth.

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Fifteen ways to raise £1 million in business finance

Growth Business

He should know; for his first venture he spent a year doing the rounds before successfully raising just over £1 million from legendary investor Jon Moulton (who rejected him the first time). Once you’ve made money for investors, it’s a different story.’ It’s about confidence,’ says Woodland. ‘If Though it can be very effective.

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Navigating the Exit: A Mid-Market Owner’s Guide to Crafting an Exit Strategy

Sun Acquisitions

Take a strategic approach by assessing your business’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT analysis), identifying potential buyers or investors, and determining your desired exit timeline. Start early, ideally years before you intend to exit, to allow sufficient time for preparation and implementation.

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Why Sell Your Business

Sun Acquisitions

But as professionals who broker such deals, here are the top six motivations we see for why people sell their businesses. We see examples of this in management buyouts, initial public offerings (IPOs), and strategic mergers and acquisitions (M&A). When as brokers we ask you why sell your business?