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Why will 2017 be a good time to sell? The past few years have seen an extremely active M&A marketplace, alongside record numbers of deal completions.  The high levels of M&A activity seen in recent years are a good indication that buyers are showing an increasing desire for company acquisitions.   A number of reputable … Continued

Mergers & Acquisitions in November 2016 As 2016 nears the end, the UK M&A market appears as active as ever, with 230 deals completed during the month of November, according to online deals database, Zephyr. The most valuable deal during the month of November involved the acquisition of British betting shop, bingo and casino operator, … Continued

A Round Up of M&A in 2016 The UK M&A industry confirmed its resilience in 2016, as, despite changes to the economy and political landscape, deal volumes within the mid-market were significantly higher than those witnessed in 2015.   Zephyr, the online company deals database, reports that 2016 saw thousands of completed acquisitions of UK … Continued

How to Increase Your Business’ Value in 12 Months The time has come for you to part with your business. With your sights firmly set on the horizon, the business you started has run its course and the next venture is now on your mind. There is more work to be done, however. Implementing an … Continued

Is Buying a Business in Debt Worth the Risk? In today’s uncertain economic climate, making any business decision carries an element of risk. But what if, as an entrepreneur, you’ve set your sights on acquiring a new business? Perhaps a company that is already in debt? Weighing up the pros and cons is a vital … Continued

A round up of UK M&A in the first quarter of 2017 After a significantly active 2016, the 2017 M&A market has gotten off to a positive start. The first quarter alone has witnessed 479 deals involving UK target companies, generating total disclosed values of £24.6bn, according to company deals database, Zephyr.   The most … Continued