Business Acquisitions advisory

An acquisition is the process by which one company purchases another, either to expand operations, enter new markets, or achieve strategic growth. In simple terms, it’s when a company acquires another company, also described as the acquisition of one company by another. 

Acquisitions can be carried out by corporates, private investors, or through private equity and venture capital funds. They form a key part of many corporate strategy M&A plans and can be a powerful way to accelerate growth compared to organic expansion. 

Management teams or investors seeking to purchase a business, explore franchise opportunities, or pursue a broader acquisition strategy can leverage acquisitions to gain immediate scale, new competencies, and greater profitability. 

Menzies provides a full suite of M&A advisory services to guide you through the transaction process from start to finish. Our services include: 

• Developing a clear company acquisition strategy aligned to your corporate goals. 

• Identifying and researching suitable businesses on sale and target opportunities. 

• Making the initial approach to potential acquisition targets and starting a dialogue. 

• Preparing robust valuations, indicative offer letters and supporting financial due diligence (FDD). 

• Advising on the most effective funding and deal structuring options, including potential equity raise, debt processes and deal structuring (deferred or contingent consideration). 

• Negotiating deal terms and assisting with legal and tax structuring, including warranties, indemnities, and completion accounts. 

• Providing ongoing support for the M&A process, including project management and driving the transaction to a successful close. 

By combining technical expertise with practical insight, we act as your trusted business acquisition advisor, ensuring transactions are commercially viable, tax efficient, and strategically sound. 

An acquisition can be a powerful strategic move for businesses, offering immediate opportunities that might otherwise take years to develop organically. Some of the most common reasons include: 

• Seeking rapid growth through the acquisition of another company rather than organic expansion. 

• Diversifying into new products, services, or geographies by buying a business or purchasing an existing company. 

• Capitalising on market opportunities, such as a competitor being for sale at attractive pricing or a distressed business opportunity. 

• Building competitive advantage through strengthening of a market position, increasing market share or eliminating competition.  

• Unlocking synergy opportunities through scale efficiencies, cost savings or enhanced revenues (cross-selling or bundling). 

• Accessing innovation and capabilities such as acquiring new technology, intellectual property or R&D. 

• Supply chain and infrastructure control such as securing key suppliers, distributors or operational assets to secure long term stability.  

• Implementing a long-term corporate succession planning process or exit planning that involves acquiring and restructuring assets. 

• As a defensive strategy such as preventing competitors from acquiring strategic assets or entering a key market. 

In these situations, an acquisition can deliver immediate scale, new revenue streams, and stronger shareholder value when guided by robust due diligence and transaction advisory support.  

At Menzies, our deal advisory team is built around supporting clients through complex corporate finance mergers and acquisitions. With decades of experience, we have advised on hundreds of transactions, ranging from management buyouts and management buyins, to large-scale mergers and acquisitions advisory services. 

What sets us apart: 

• Specialist expertise in both buy-side and sell-side M&A. 

• Strong relationships with banks, private equity funds, and venture capital raising funds to help you raise money for your company. 

• A partner-led team of experienced corporate finance advisors who understand both the commercial and cultural aspects of a deal. 

• A track record of successful outcomes across business exits, succession planning, and merger & acquisition advisory services. 

Whether you want to acquire business assets, develop a business acquisition strategy, or explore exit strategies and succession planning, Menzies provides the insight, funding access, and project management expertise to deliver lasting results.