1. Finding a company to Buy – This can often be the most difficult part, particularly if you have no idea where to start. We can assist in finding suitable buyers using our company databases and other platforms. 
2. Negotiating terms – We will advise you on what we think the target business is worth and draft non-binging heads of terms.
3. Due Diligence – Once potential buyers are found, it is essential you have an advisor that thoroughly assesses the business you are acquiring. This is often split between commercial, financial and legal due diligence. We project lead this process and work with your chosen solicitor throughout the process. This process is essential to ensure you understand what you are buying and highlighting and risk areas.
4. Funding requirement – If external funding is required, Gravitate have the network contacts and partnerships such as [Swoop] to ensure you are getting the best and most suitable funding for the transaction
5. Tax considerations – Tax advice is often key to an acquisition process. At Gravitate we work with a variety of trusted tax advisors ensuring the price you pay is competitive.
6. Legal documents and Completion – Following due diligence we will often revisit the terms, particularly the price structuring initially agreed and assess whether this is still relevant. If not, we will work with the solicitors in the drafting of key documents particularly the Share Purchase Agreement (SPA), through to legal completion. [image of champagne bottle]

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