FINANCE
ACQUISITIONS
A successful acquisition can make or break a company. Deciding on when to make a purchase, evaluating whether it makes a good strategic fit and determining a fair price are just some of the challenges even the most experienced leadership teams can struggle with.
At Munro, our Corporate Finance experts are on hand to help with every step of the process. From evaluating and selecting targets to concluding transactions, we make sure that any acquisition adds value to your business and that the process is conducted in a thorough and professional way.
We take the time to understand your business and help you develop the right strategy to maximise the benefits of any acquisition and ensure we deliver value.
SELLING A BUSINESS
Selling a business for most entrepreneurs and business owners is a significant event and at Munro we understand the stresses and pressures this can entail.
We can guide you through every step of the process, from valuation to completion and are dedicated to ensuring you receive the maximum benefit from any sale.
We take the time to understand your objectives and lay out clear strategies for negotiating a sale. We provide a full valuation service, pro-actively look for and evaluate potential purchasers and seek to minimise any tax charges or other costs incurred in concluding transactions.
With a strong network of industry contacts and a thoroughly professional approach we aim to ensure we attain the best possible price for your business.
MBO
An MBO (Management Buy Out), MBI (Buy In) or EBO (Employee Buy Out) can be an effective exit strategy for a business owner or an effective way for experienced managers to gain a stake in a business they have helped build.
The process can be quicker than a traditional sale or acquisition, with lower costs and attractive tax breaks for both parties and can be tailored to suit the objectives of both existing owners and employees.
At Munro, we have extensive experience in advising a wide range of companies and management teams on the best approach for them. From providing fair and accurate valuations of businesses to helping to arrange finance, we can help guide you through each step of a successful transaction.
M&A
We offer a straight forward and transparent M&A service for both the Buy and Sell side parties to transactions.
From researching markets and finding potential partners either for acquisition or the sale of a business, we use our extensive network to find solutions for even the most time-sensitive problems.
We set out achievable time frames and are on hand 24/7 to guide all relevant parties through the process from initial discussions, through due diligence and detailed negotiation to completion we guarantee to add value at each stage.
We are mindful of the disruption prolonged negotiations can cause a business and we work quickly and effectively to minimise problems and maximise opportunities to ensure value is retained, synergies are identified and deals are completed to every stakeholders satisfaction.
VALUATIONS
Valuing unquoted businesses can be difficult and whether you're buying or selling a business coming to a fair, objective valuation can be tricky.
With our accountancy and commercial expertise, we are able to provide fair valuations of businesses based on a number of factors, from the NAV of a balance sheet to assessing the future prospects of a company and its likely profitability, we combine solid experience and wide ranging knowledge of a number of industry sectors to provide fair, accurate and timely valuations of businesses.
Whether you are looking to buy or sell, we can provide the detailed valuations required to allow you to make the right strategic choices.
FUNDING
With a wide range of contacts within the business banking, venture capital and private equity sectors and with a database of business angels and private investors, we specialise in raising funds fir businesses at every stage of development, from inception to maturity.
Whether you are looking to raise funds for a start up or are looking to expand, we start with your requirements and carefully evaluate the options to present you with impartial advice and the best solutions for your funding needs.
We have a track record of raising funds for companies across a wide spectrum of industries, from food and drink to software development, we have raised funds for businesses at all stages.
RE-STRUCTURING
Whether you are looking to change your business structure to maximise returns or expand or if your business is experiencing unsustainable pressures due to debt or performance issues, our team of experts can advise on how to get you back on track.
We look at all aspects of a business and advise on the best way forward. Often a combination of factors are responsible for precipitating problems and we quickly identify the key drivers and propose solutions to minimise and mitigate harmful issues and maximise opportunities.
Re-structuring a business can be a time consuming and difficult process and often management benefits from the objective outside view we provide. We look to underpin the foundations of businesses so they can confidently grow again from a solid base.
DUE DILIGENCE
The devil is in the detail in many a deal. Our accountancy experts work alongside legal and M&A professionals to ensure that all transactions are thoroughly scrutinised and checked over before contracts are exchanged.
Working across a range of industries our team understands the time pressure involved in fast moving deals and the expectations of all parties involved. We work efficiently and effectively to ensure that every aspect of a deal is studied in detail to ensure there are no surprises and that any issues are raised and resolved in a timely and effective fashion.