by Stephen Groves | Jan 15, 2020 | Blog, Selling
At this time of year, most people begin thinking about what they can improve and change in the new year ahead. Whilst many people have bold plans to set goals and change bad habits, for business owners January is often a time for deep thought on the next steps to take...
by Stephen Groves | Jan 15, 2020 | Blog, Valuations
There are several valuation methodologies that can be applied to the valuation of businesses. All are attempts by various parties to find a model that best estimates the value of a business. Some valuation methods are more accepted within some industries and business...
by Stephen Groves | Nov 21, 2019 | Blog, Buying, Legal, Selling, Valuations
An Independent Expert’s Report (IER) provides advice to shareholders on the fairness and/or reasonableness of a proposed transaction. The rules of the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX), regulatory guides issued by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission...
by Stephen Groves | Nov 21, 2019 | Blog, Selling
When completing the sale of a business it is very common for there to be an agreed price, with various adjustments applied to that price as at settlement date to determine the exact amount of cash that will change hands. It is imperative for buyers and sellers alike...
by Stephen Groves | Oct 2, 2019 | Blog, Due Dilligence
When undertaking due diligence for a potential acquisition opportunity, one of the most important pieces of information that are looked at and analysed are the financial statements of the business. Financial statements are a formal record that have been prepared by...
by Stephen Groves | Oct 2, 2019 | Blog, Valuations
Non-financial risk factors are quantitative measures that cannot be expressed in monetary units which are critical indicators of a company’s health and performance. The non-financial characteristics of a business will generally have a significant impact on the value...
by Stephen Groves | Sep 5, 2019 | Buying, Due Dilligence, Legal
When buying a business it is imperative to have a strong understanding of the customer base of the business to ensure as a business buyer, you understand all risk factors. In this article, we explain two of the key factors that in our opinion you must look out for...
by Stephen Groves | Sep 5, 2019 | Buying, Due Dilligence, Legal
Due Diligence is the verification, investigation, or audit process undertaken regarding a potential deal or investment opportunity to confirm that all facts, financial information and information that has been divulged is true and correct and the selling party has not...
by Stephen Groves | Jul 18, 2019 | Blog, Due Dilligence, Legal, Selling
We often get asked why it makes sense to hire an M&A advisor to assist with the completion of a transaction. There are many reasons, and in this article we outline just a few of them. Time The reality is, completing an M&A deal is time consuming. From the time...
by Stephen Groves | Jul 18, 2019 | Blog, Due Dilligence, Legal, Selling
In the United States, antitrust law is a collection of federal and state government laws that regulates the conduct and organisation of business corporations, generally to promote fair competition for the benefit of consumers. These laws, first, restrict the formation...
