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Acquisitions

Corporate Finance Connections is a network of Advisers, Lawyers Financiers and Specialists involved with delivering successful Acquisitions, Sales, MBOs, MBIs and other corporate finance transactions, on a daily basis.

Acquisitions are an important way of growing a business but most studies reveal that the majority of acquisitions fail to meet the expectations of the acquirers.

Use the searches on the right to find; advisers, lawyers, finance providers, specialists, articles, publications, events, news and information to assist you in your acquisition policy.

You can GET A QUOTE online for a range of financing options.

Corporate Finance Connections hosts a comprehensive M&A directory for use by its Members. If you want your requirements added to this directory or if you want assistance with any matter, Contact us by completing the CONTACT FORM.

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Introduction to Acquisitions

Acquisition strategies should not stand alone but should be designed to deliver the overall corporate strategy. It is the lack of clarity of objective which often leads to a disappointing outcome. The following steps are some of the main elements in achieving a successful acquisition policy

Having a clear set of objectives to be achieved from an acquisition
effectively selecting potential targets
capture the interest of the potential target and evaluate their suitability
Structuring the transaction
Negotiating the best terms and reducing risk
financing the transaction
due diligence policy
completing the legal process
planning for and managing post sale integration

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Take the Opportunity

There is a complex series of choices to make in the acquisition process and there are important steps to minimize the costs, time, risks and business disruption that an acquisition process can cause.

Fortunately, your advisers can steer you through this process to minimize the risks and maximise the value achieved.

If you are looking to acquire a business now or in the future take the following steps:

Go and see an adviser.  They will usual meet you at no charge to discuss your options, the key issues, how to find a suitable target and the steps to take.
ask them to add your requirements to the Corporate Finance Connections confidential M&A database or send us the details using our CONTACT FORM.Contact Form.
Do some background reading to understand the basics so the meeting can be more about your specific issues.

Search for an adviser by clicking the quick links above. Refine your search to select advisers in your region who advise on your transaction size. Use the key word function to select an adviser with specific experience i.e. if you are in printing type "print" in the keyword search. This will identify advisers who have identified printing as a speciality, recorded a deal involving printing or have print mentioned elsewhere in their directory entry.

Find articles, publications and events on acquisitions provided by some of the UK's leading practitioners.  Subject covered include:

Acquisition strategies
The acquisition process
Reducing the acquisition risk
Due diligence
Selecting an adviser.

The team at Corporate Finance Connections have years of experience in Corporate Finance. We are happy to answer any queries you have and point you in the right direction. Use our CONTACT FORM to ask our experts and we will endeavour to get back to you as soon as possible.



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