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BDO corporate finance partner, Gemma Lynam lists some “top tips” for founders looking to exit or sell their business following an interview with Smart Company. Gemma stresses that thorough preparation is crucial in addition to strong financials, diverse revenue, and solid management teams.

When preparing your business for sale, the integrity of your company’s financial reporting is paramount to avoid transactional risks as the deal progresses. This is also the first step in determining enterprise value and the future maintainable earnings of the business. Grant Thornton’s Audit & Assurance Partner, Madina Aziz discusses this in more detail in our webinar and comprehensive guidebook ‘Preparing your business for sale or investment’ in collaboration with Corporate Finance Partner, Cameron Bacon and Corporate Tax Partner, Avinesh Naidu. Catch up on the webinar and download your copy of our guidebook here: https://okt.to/cJlQjI

Steer Your Business Towards Financial Excellence with BDO EA’s Webinar on Corporate Finance – Unraveling the complexities of Offers, Negotiations, and Transaction Finalization Whether you're sealing your first deal or seeking to refine your transaction strategy, this webinar will provide you with the insights and frameworks to navigate the complexities of corporate finance. Reserve your virtual seat now! Register here: https://lnkd.in/eKfCteJy Looking to catch up? Access Part 2 of our series here: https://lnkd.in/erteHAY2 #BDOEAWebinar #CorporateFinance #Negotiation #DealMaking #BusinessGrowth #bdoproud

“𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟰.𝟬.” Philippe Craninx has founded his own corporate finance boutique, which merged with Moore in 2014. Since then, he has led Moore Belgium’s corporate finance team and also holds board positions within Moore Belgium and Moore Global. 𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄, 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝘅 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 ⬇ #CorporateFinance #MooreBelgium #MooreGlobal

Selling your business in the UK can feel overwhelming, but corporate finance advisory services can simplify the process. Here’s a quick overview of how to sell a business with corporate finance advisory: ➡️Preparation – It’s important to organise your financial records and address any legal or operational issues before selling. Having a solid team of advisers helps. ➡️Structuring the Sale – Decide whether you want a full exit or to remain involved. You’ll also need to choose between a stock or asset sale, which impacts your tax situation. ➡️Due Diligence – Identifying risks early makes the buyer’s due diligence process smoother and increases the chances of a strong offer. ➡️Information Memorandum (IM) – This document highlights your business’s strengths, including financial performance and growth opportunities, to attract potential buyers. ➡️Engaging Buyers – You can approach one buyer or several. A competitive bidding process can often lead to a better sale price. ➡️Managing Buyer Meetings – Proper preparation for buyer meetings is key. A smooth due diligence process is also essential. ➡️Final Offers – Review offers carefully, negotiate terms, and ensure legal agreements are in place for a successful closing. Legal and tax planning are critical throughout the process. Early planning helps you avoid surprises and maximise profits. 🔗 Learn more about the process: https://lnkd.in/gZ8R6P9g #CorporateFinance #UKBusiness #BusinessAdvisory #BusinessGrowth

Take a look at our Corporate Finance Page on the website to see what work they do, recently completed deals, and how they may be able to help you or your business. Carl Swansbury FCA | Nick Johnson | Alex Simpson | Jen Bassyouni | Connor McBride | Sam Shield | Benjamin Kain | Max Woodhouse | Kerry H. | Euan Mulholland | Kim Maines | Fiona Hall #corporatefinance #mergersandacquisitions #deals #dealmakers

🌍 In today’s Corporate Finance Special Report in the Irish Examiner, Ronan Murray, Corporate Finance Partner, EY Ireland, discusses growth across the M&A landscape as the market shows increased appetite for financing transactions. ❓ Read more here - https://lnkd.in/eVwv2ick

Reading more about beehiiv's latest post on subscribers made me want to send out this note about my free newsletter, The Bottom Line. Weekly discussions on all things accounting. BONUS - When you subscribe, you get my free Collections Guide that was recently revamped in July! This will help get your business moving the right direction in managing receivables, eliminating bad debt, customer onboarding, and more....FREE! https://lnkd.in/gfVtT2hg Check it out if you haven't and if you are already subscribed, do me a favor and share this post with your network! Guernsey Consulting LLC Jade Guernsey Brad Guernsey #happyfriday #businesstips #newsletter #beehiiv #thebottomline #cfo #ceo #accounting #finance #writing #blogging #marketing #freecontent #collections #strategy #guides #businessmanagement #cashflowtips

Intense meetings at the Read & Associates HQ 👀 A few members of the team getting together to discuss how we can support our clients in taking their finance functions to the next level 🚀 For us at Read & Associates, we don’t like to sit still, we are all about idea generation, innovation, and coming up with creative ways of adding value to our clients 👊 Find out more about what we’re getting up to for all of our clients by heading over to our website - https://read.associates/ Or get in contact with us directly: 📧 [email protected] ☎️ 01908 772230 💬 0759 2145 815 #ReadandAssociates #Accounting #Finance #FinancialAdvice #MiltonKeynes #MiltonKeynesBusiness

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