Acquiring a Business
We aim to deliver the optimal Merger or Acquisition opportunity
that meets your specific company objectives.
Our wealth of experience supports business acquisition through a range of services, including expert research, insight and negotiation.
We work with a range of large corporate acquirers and high net worth entrepreneurs, adding value via strategic acquisition services that help buyers acquire a great business at a fair price.
We work with a range of large corporate acquirers and high net worth entrepreneurs, adding value via strategic acquisition services that help buyers acquire a great business at a fair price.
Corporate Acquirers
Having been a Corporate Acquirer ourselves, we have many years of experience in this area.
- We understand which boxes must be ticked for a Board to ultimately approve an acquisition
- We ensure a target business fits the strategic rationale of a corporate’s expansion strategy
- We aim to find the optimal strategic bolt-on acquisition or merger opportunity
Entrepreneur Acquirers
- We work with self-made individuals looking to make their next business move.
- These entrepreneurs may have successfully exited one investment, and are now ready for a bigger and better acquisition – often via a business that fulfils a greater purpose or passion.
- Other high-net- worth entrepreneurs may have just arrived from Asia, Africa, Europe or the Americas, and are seeking an attractive mid-market acquisition with plenty of expansion opportunity, to utilise their considerable skills.
The Acquisition Process
A merger or acquisition could take several forms, depending on resources and strategic intent. These may include one or more of the following:
- Outright purchase of the whole business or company shares, with no seller lock-up
- A staged purchase with lock-up and earn-out
- A merger with, or substantial stake in the target business, followed by a full purchase
- Leveraged buy-out (LBO), arranged with an optimum mix of senior and mezzanine lenders
- Creating a roll-up to list on the ASX via an Initial Public Offering (IPO) of merged entities
Our Methodology
Our M&A model aims to deliver the best result, backed by a proven track record –
and our methodology is based on five cornerstones.
Analysing your medium-term expansion objectives, strategic edge and market sector
Understanding your strategic rationale for the acquisition and required returns
Employing a discovery process that identifies and secures the right target business that meets your requirements
Presenting the transaction only to highly qualified targets that meet the
desired criteria and due diligence
Facilitate and negotiating the most appropriate completion plan, which may include a value matrix, payment mix of cash and equity, earn-outs, and management lock-ups
We will only introduce you to a business that ticks all your important boxes
Get in Touch
Get in touch for a discreet information session about your exit, expansion or acquisition strategy where we will discuss five key items:
- Understand your desired outcome
- Understanding your business
- Develop a framework for your exit, expansion and acquisition strategy
- Propose the most appropriate and timeous way to be 'Due Diligence' ready
- How to present the transaction only to highly qualified suitors