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Prepare and be proactive to protect shareholder value

Prepare and be proactive to protect shareholder value

Selling a founder or family-owned business is a complex decision and it can be time-consuming and challenging but with thorough preparation and by being on the front foot, there is much more likelihood of a smooth and successful sale process delivering maximum value...

Insight from an Entrepreneur

Insight from an Entrepreneur

Bracebridge Corporate Finance talks to Paul Morris, who founded Addmaster in 2000 and concluded a successful sale for £33m in January 2021.

TAX UPDATE – Business Asset Disposal Relief

TAX UPDATE – Business Asset Disposal Relief

Lisa Stevenson is the founding partner of Parisi Tax which is a law firm specialising in tax issues for private companies and their shareholders. In this article, Lisa provides a reminder of the new rules relating to Business Asset Disposal Relief. The lifetime limit...

Planning for an exit after COVID-19

Planning for an exit after COVID-19

Andy Moore, Managing Director of Bracebridge Corporate Finance comments on M&A activity and how to plan for an exit post Covid-19 M&A activity was showing a continued upward trend in the early part of 2020, particularly as the uncertainty around Brexit started...

When is the right time to sell?

When is the right time to sell?

Getting the timing of sale right is probably one of the most important decisions for any business owner considering the sale of a business. We have summarised below the key factors that owners should consider before commencing a sale process. 1. Are you ready...

Insight from a Corporate Lawyer

Insight from a Corporate Lawyer

Bracebridge Corporate Finance talks to Andrew Lawton-Smith, M&A lawyer and Head of Enterprise at Gowling WLG (UK) LLP. Tell us a bit about your career in law I started my career at Evershed & Tomkinson where I met the lady who was to become my wife, so on...

Ingredients of a good exit plan

Ingredients of a good exit plan

Exit planning can have a significant impact on the value and saleability of a business. All business owners who are within 5 years or less of a potential sale of their business should start thinking about an exit plan. In this article, we identify the key ingredients...