Buying a Business
Know what you're buying before you commit.
We help acquirers understand the numbers behind an opportunity and whether the asking price is supported by the evidence.
The buyer journey
- 01
Define the acquisition criteria.
- 02
Review an opportunity.
- 03
Assess the asking price.
- 04
Analyse financial performance.
- 05
Conduct appropriate due diligence.
- 06
Support the decision and negotiation process.
Service options
Valuation of a target business
An independent view of value to test against the asking price.
Financial due diligence
A structured review of the accounts, earnings quality, cash flow and working capital.
Acquisition sense check
A focused review of an opportunity to help decide whether to proceed.
Commercial acquisition advice
Support framing offers, structures and negotiation positions around the evidence.
What we can cover
- Assessing an asking price
- Reviewing financial statements
- Normalising earnings
- Analysing cash flow and working capital
- Identifying financial risks
- Comparing valuation scenarios
- Supporting acquisition negotiations
- Identifying when more extensive due diligence is required
We do not list businesses for sale. Legal, tax and property due diligence should be carried out by appropriately qualified advisers.
Request an acquisition reviewNeed to understand what a business is worth?
Tell us about your business and what you need to achieve. We'll help you identify the appropriate next step.