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M&A Advisory

Buying or selling a business is not something to muddle through

For most SME owners, a transaction is one of the biggest financial events they will ever face.

Branta helps you prepare properly, understand value, structure the deal and manage the process through to completion.

Transactions are rarely just about finding a buyer or seller

A good deal depends on preparation, positioning, negotiation, funding, timing and execution.

That is where many SME transactions become difficult. The opportunity may be real, but the process is unclear.

Branta brings structure, commercial judgement and hands-on execution to business sales and acquisitions.

Selling a business

Selling a company is not just about putting it in front of buyers. It needs preparation, positioning and control.

We help shareholders understand what the business is worth, what buyers are likely to care about, and how to run a process that protects value.

Preparation and positioning

We help shape the story, understand the numbers and prepare the business before approaching the market.

Buyer identification

We identify credible buyers and approach them in a controlled, professional way.

Negotiation and structure

We support valuation, deal terms, deferred consideration, earn-outs and other commercial points.

Completion support

We help keep the deal moving through due diligence, funding, legal process and completion.

Buying a business

Acquisitions can be an excellent way to grow, but finding and completing the right deal takes more than waiting for opportunities to appear.

Branta helps buyers define what they are looking for, identify targets, approach owners and structure deals that can actually complete.

Acquisition strategy

We help define what makes a good target, what to avoid and what a sensible deal structure might look like.

Target search

We identify and approach potential targets, including off-market businesses where appropriate.

Deal structuring

We support valuation, heads of terms, deferred consideration, earn-outs and funding structure.

Funding coordination

We help align the transaction with lenders, investors or other funding sources so the deal can complete.

We don’t just wait for deals to appear

Many advisers rely on inbound enquiries, brokered opportunities or referrals that happen to cross their desk.

That can work, but it is passive.

Branta takes a more active approach. We identify opportunities, approach relevant parties, test appetite and create momentum.

If the right transaction is not already in front of you, we can help create the opportunity.

You may need M&A support if

For professional advisers

Accountants, lawyers, lenders and other advisers often introduce clients to Branta when a transaction is possible but needs specialist handling.

We understand the responsibility that comes with an introduction.

We communicate clearly, protect the relationship and focus on outcomes that reflect well on everyone involved.

Considering a sale, acquisition or shareholder transaction?

The earlier we talk, the more options you are likely to have.

Book a confidential call and we’ll help you understand what the next sensible step looks like.