--- title: Case Studies | Branta description: Real examples of how Branta supports SME business owners with M&A, raising finance, turnaround situations and foreign exchange strategy. --- [Branta](https://www.branta.co.uk/?hsLang=en) [Book a call](https://www.branta.co.uk/contact?hsLang=en) Menu [M&A](https://www.branta.co.uk/m-and-a-advisory?hsLang=en) [Raising Finance](https://www.branta.co.uk/raising-finance?hsLang=en) [Advisory](https://www.branta.co.uk/advisory?hsLang=en) [Evaluator Reports](https://www.branta.co.uk/independent-evaluator-report?hsLang=en) [Case Studies](https://www.branta.co.uk/case-studies?hsLang=en) [Fees](https://www.branta.co.uk/fees?hsLang=en) [People](https://www.branta.co.uk/people?hsLang=en) [Contact](https://www.branta.co.uk/contact?hsLang=en) [M&A](https://www.branta.co.uk/m-and-a-advisory?hsLang=en)| [Raising Finance](https://www.branta.co.uk/raising-finance?hsLang=en)| [Advisory](https://www.branta.co.uk/advisory?hsLang=en)| [Evaluator Reports](https://www.branta.co.uk/independent-evaluator-report?hsLang=en)| [Case Studies](https://www.branta.co.uk/case-studies?hsLang=en)| [Fees](https://www.branta.co.uk/fees?hsLang=en)| [People](https://www.branta.co.uk/people?hsLang=en)| [Contact](https://www.branta.co.uk/contact?hsLang=en) # Case studies Examples of how Branta supports SME businesses and professional advisers across transactions, funding and financial challenges. ### [Refinance Refinance delivered despite insolvency-related lender concerns Deal stalled due to historic insolvency association. Traditional lenders withdrew. Outcome: Facilities secured across 3 properties on competitive terms](https://www.branta.co.uk/case-studies/complex-refinance?hsLang=en) ### [Funding & Turnaround £3.8m funding secured to stabilise a business facing insolvency Client had less than 3 months of runway and needed urgent funding and restructuring. Outcome: £3.8m raised, lender repaid, business stabilised](https://www.branta.co.uk/case-studies/project-xenon?hsLang=en) ### [M&A Sale of Tickitape to a management buy-in team Structured sale process with buyer identification and funding solution. Outcome: Successful exit at strong valuation](https://www.branta.co.uk/case-studies/tickitape-sale?hsLang=en) ### [M&A International sale of a £6.5m revenue haircare brand Previous sale attempts had stalled. Branta introduced structure and buyer engagement. Outcome: Completed sale to strategic buyer](https://www.branta.co.uk/case-studies/haircare-business-sale?hsLang=en) ### [Independent Evaluation Independent evaluation enabling distressed business sale Connected-party transaction required regulatory approval to proceed. Outcome: Sale completed, jobs safeguarded](https://www.branta.co.uk/case-studies/independent-evaluation-distressed-sale?hsLang=en) ### [Foreign Exchange Reducing FX costs for a growing logistics business Improved FX pricing and removed deposit requirements. Outcome: Lower costs, improved cash flow](https://www.branta.co.uk/fx-case-study?hsLang=en) ### [M&A / Advisory Distressed IT support business sold to Soda IT Support Limited Allteks was experiencing financial distress and needed a controlled sale process with a credible trade buyer. Outcome: Sale completed, shareholder exit achieved and continuity preserved](https://www.branta.co.uk/case-studies/allteks-distressed-sale?hsLang=en) ### [M&A / Shareholder Exit Tarn-Pure Holdings sold to HeiQ Branta advised the shareholders of Tarn-Pure Holdings Ltd on its sale to HeiQ Materials AG, a subsidiary of Swiss-listed HeiQ Plc. Outcome: Strategic cross-border sale completed for approximately £850,000](https://www.branta.co.uk/case-studies/tarn-pure-heiq-sale?hsLang=en) ### [Raising Finance Funding secured for international construction consultancy Branta supported a UK-headquartered quantity surveying consultancy in structuring funding to support overseas growth and new projects. Outcome: Funding support secured from Franklin Capital and Bibby](https://www.branta.co.uk/case-studies/construction-consultancy-growth-funding?hsLang=en) ### [Advisory / M&A Strategic introduction leads to acquisition of Piota Apps Piota had a strong product but needed support to commercialise and scale. Branta introduced the business to NEDHoldings, which went on to acquire the company. Outcome: Acquisition completed and business positioned for growth](https://www.branta.co.uk/case-studies/piota-apps-acquisition?hsLang=en) ### [Raising Finance / M&A Acquisition finance secured for Canonbury’s purchase of Forerunner Catering Canonbury needed the right debt structure to complete its acquisition of Forerunner Catering and support future growth. Outcome: Funding secured and acquisition completed](https://www.branta.co.uk/case-studies/canonbury-forerunner-catering-acquisition-finance?hsLang=en) ### [Independent Evaluator Report Independent Evaluator Report for Househam Sprayers connected-party sale Househam Sprayers entered administration and a connected-party sale required independent evaluation before the transaction could proceed. Outcome: IER completed, going-concern sale supported and continuity preserved](https://www.branta.co.uk/case-studies/househam-sprayers-independent-evaluator-report?hsLang=en) **Branta** [M&A](https://www.branta.co.uk/m-and-a-advisory?hsLang=en) | [Raising Finance](https://www.branta.co.uk/raising-finance?hsLang=en) | [Advisory](https://www.branta.co.uk/consultancy-turnaround?hsLang=en) | [Evaluator Reports](https://www.branta.co.uk/independent-evaluator-report?hsLang=en) | [Case Studies](https://www.branta.co.uk/case-studies?hsLang=en) | [Fees](https://www.branta.co.uk/fees?hsLang=en) | [People](https://www.branta.co.uk/people?hsLang=en) | [Contact](https://www.branta.co.uk/contact?hsLang=en) © 2026 Branta® | Branta Advisory Ltd (Company No. 11698368) | All rights reserved.