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Acquisitions & disposals

Mergers and Acquisitions

Businesses usually grow by increasing turnover year on year. To continue to grow over the long term, most enterprises eventually reach the point where they must consider a merger or acquisition. Taking over another business is a complex and time-consuming process, which if not thoroughly researched and skilfully negotiated can lead to disaster. At this time you will always need the support and assistance of trained professionals. As your advisors we can help you to:

• Identify candidates for merger or acquisition
  
• Check their suitability in detail
  
• Prepare a negotiating strategy
  
• Raise the capital required
  
• Develop an integration plan
  
• Optimise the tax and financial position of the consolidated enterprise

Disposals

As companies grow, they evolve and change. There may come a time when a part of the business is no longer contributing to the overall performance and a decision is taken to dispose of it. The retirement of a proprietor may prompt a desire to realise capital invested, or an offer from a competing concern for a merger or take-over may be received. At these times it is vital that directors, shareholders or owners make an informed decision. As your advisors we can help to:

• Screen potential purchasers of the business
  
• Negotiate to realise the greatest benefit from the sale
  
• Minimise any taxation implications of the disposal