Recent studies have shown a few trends that should perhaps worry CEOs. Firstly, two-thirds of the fastest-growing companies fail. You might think that reaching hypergrowth status puts you on the inevitable path to success. If only it were that easy. Other research suggests steady-growth businesses tend to do better in the long-run than their faster-growing …
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Expanding into parallel markets can be a complete gamechanger or an absolute disaster for any acquirer. The business landscape is littered with infamous M&A forays which have sunk the acquirer, and transformational success stories to rejuvenate established incumbents. The main reasons for examining the wider world more closely is to increase or diversify customer base, …
A one-off company acquisition can transform businesses seeking rapid growth, market entry and strategic advantage – combining operations, market position, overlapping customer segments, and challenging entrenched competitors. As with anything, finding, negotiating and executing a transformative acquisition requires careful planning, due diligence, and effective integration strategies. Read on to explore the key steps involved in …
CapEQ has been shortlisted for an M&A industry accolade after judges recognised the B-Corp corporate finance boutique’s innovative ways of working and high standards The M&A specialist’s influential role in advising on the sale of neuro-developmental support clinic Oxford ADHD & Autism Centre to Salisbury-based Clinical Partners was singled out as one of six standout …
Dutch martech group Spotler has acquired UK CRM specialist Really Simple Systems in a transaction originated by CapEQ. Founded in 2004, Hampshire-based Really Simple Systems’ easy-to-use cloud-based CRM is primarily used by marketing teams in the UK, Europe, Australia and USA, with customers including the British Museum, Royal Academy of Arts, and British Red Cross …
Beta Systems has acquired InfiniteDATA to become a global contender in the workload automation (WLA) software market. The combination brings together one of the best WLA platforms on the market – InfiniteDATA’s AutomateNOW! – with Beta Systems, an established player with global reach and complementary technological knowhow. “Our acquisition of AutomateNOW! is a major milestone …
Due diligence is completed before a transaction closes to verify investigate and confirm all relevant information to the price and terms of an acquisition or capital investment. ‘Due diligence’ – two of the more daunting words in a business sale process. Boiled down, all this refers to is the process of answering questions from a …
Kantar Public, the international public policy evidence and advisory business owned by Trilantic Europe, has today announced the acquisition of PPMI, a leading European policy research and consultancy company, based in Vilnius, Lithuania. The deal will enable both organisations to strengthen their combined offerings across public policy advisory and evaluation, data and analytics, and behavioural …
Our Dutch partners at FBM Corporate Finance are celebrating an unusual M&A completion. In a single transaction, GoodtobeBetter, Fincade and STRADIS have joined forces under one new brand name: The Trainee Company. Owned by Dutch investment house Quadrum Capital, the new grouping will offer traineeships in IT, Finance and Healthcare, with plans to add data …
Leading mental health treatment provider Clinical Partners Limited has completed the acquisition of Oxford ADHD & Autism Centre (“Oxford ADHD”). Clinical Partners is one of the UK’s largest independent providers of mental health, autism, and ADHD services both for the NHS and private sectors. With a nationwide workforce of over 400, Clinical Partners supports approximately …
Few business owners get everything right first time they sell a company. Common mistakes include setting unrealistic expectations around price or timescale, misjudging market appetite, or going it alone without advisors to provide professional support. Here’s our take on the most common pitfalls. I’ll sell my business on my own Who would learn to drive …
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Ethical M&A advisor CapEQ is sponsoring the ESG and Social Impact Award at the 2023 Scale-Up Awards. CapEQ is highly renowned in the M&A space for its honest approach and for putting the needs of clients first. Advising clients on long-term growth, ongoing value creation and maximised sale price, CapEQ is one of a handful …
Choosing a professional advisor to help you sell your business isn’t as easy as it first looks. Accreditations, awards, sector experience, or fees don’t really indicate whether you will get the sale of your business over the line. So what does matter? Here’s what to look for when meeting contenders Hiring any advisor is …
Ethical corporate finance advisor CapEQ has teamed up with UK Armed Forces veterans charity Heropreneurs to empower new entrepreneurs from the military community to achieve their business aspirations ambitions. CapEQ is offering its skills and experience to contribute to Heropreneurs’ high-quality mentoring programme, which supports around 200 new businesses a year run by members of …
One of the UK’s largest portable building specialists, Wernick Group, has completed the acquisition of modular manufacturer and hire firm AVDanzer (“Danzer”), in a deal adding more depots and specialist manufacturing capability to its family of brands. Manchester-based AVDanzer is a leading provider of high quality modular and temporary buildings for sale or hire, supplying …
Access People, a division of leading business management software provider Access Group, has acquired Paycircle – a cloud-based collaborative payroll platform for modern payroll bureaus. Paycircle’s expertise in payroll management will integrate into Access People’s core suite, boosting current payroll offers for new and existing customers. Paycircle is a UK payroll platform provider with …
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CapEQ has teamed up with sustainable energy partner Ecologi to invest in six green energy projects as part of the M&A advisor’s commitment to reduce carbon emissions. From Amazon rainforest conservation to solar farms in the Egyptian desert, Europe’s first B-Corp corporate finance firm uses some of its profits to help people around the world …
CapEQ has been recognised for its innovative way of working and high standards and is in line for a major industry accolade. The London and Reading-based ethical corporate finance advisor has been shortlisted for the Boutique Investment Bank of the Year – the only M&A specialist from outside the USA to make the final cut. …
Young gymnast Maddie Smith has secured funding from CapEQ to represent Great Britain at the European Gymnastics Championships. Maddie has loved gymnastics since the age of four, and soon joined her local club in Basingstoke UK. After excelling at Team Gym – involving floor, tumbling track and trampette – Maddie competed nationally at junior level …
Industry-leading superyacht security system provider MarineGuard Systems Ltd has acquired the Scottish offshore/onshore personnel tracking and mustering firm EPIC, in a move to combine expertise and target the Oil & Gas and Renewables sectors with new and exciting turnkey solutions helping companies to improve their HSE compliance for personnel safety and security. About MarineGuard Southampton-based …
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Supreme PLC, a leading manufacturer, supplier, and brand owner of fast-moving consumer products has announced the acquisition of Liberty Flights Holdings Limited, a leading UK vaping manufacturer best known for their Liberty Flights vaping brand and the market-leading Dot Pro device, for a total consideration of up to £14.75m. Founded in 2010, Liberty Flights specialises …
CapEQ has backed a campaign to raise much-needed funds for a local support group for parents suffering the devastating trauma of baby loss. The Thames Valley corporate finance boutique has donated £400 to Reading-based charity The Willows Support Group as part of a fund-raising campaign by former colleague Guy Pope. Guy and his partner Shaniece’s …
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Ethical M&A advisor CapEQ has notched up an industry first by becoming Europe’s only accredited B-Corporation corporate finance firm. The London and Thames Valley boutique advisor secured the ethical business ‘kitemark’ this week, joining the ranks of 700+ accredited UK companies, including Coutts Bank, Jojo Maman Bébé, and The Body Shop. B-Corporations meet the highest …
Always remember that a business is bought on the assumption of its economic benefit to its owner. The more stable the financial future — as well as other factors like technological changes or environmental regulations — can have an effect on a buyer’s emotions. This relates to how long the buyer is willing to risk …
It is surprising how many business owners think they can save on a deal team. While it may seem tempting to save the fees, it has been shown that having a trusted advisor like CapEQ on your transaction more than pays for itself, and generates an average of 20% more transaction value. Additionally, having the …
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17 February 2021 Have you been approached to buy your company? Have you been approached to buy your company? If you have here are some points to be considered. You Have to Take Buyer Paper Some buyers will make it seem like everyone takes Buyer paper as part of the purchase price. We often recommend …
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