A comprehensive guide to the UK’s main routes to exit, includinghow each one works, when it’s the right time, and how to plan forthe best possible outcome.
For most owner-managers, the sale ofyour business is the single biggestfinancial transaction of your career. It isalso the one you have probably had theleast time to properly think about.
In this guide, we explain:
What an exit strategy is, why forward planning matters, and the key questions every business owner should answer before starting the process.
We explain the most common exit options available to UK SME owner-managers, including Management Buyouts (MBOs), Management Buy-Ins (MBIs), Trade Sales, Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs), Private Equity transactions, and Family Succession.
Not every exit is about achieving the highest price. We help you understand how different routes balance factors such as value, continuity, employee wellbeing, control, timing, and legacy.
We cover business model analysis, industry and market assessment, and everything else you need for an accurate, defensible valuation that's fit for purpose.
A successful exit depends on more than finding a buyer. We cover valuation, tax structuring, financial modelling, due diligence and other areas that have a major impact on your final outcome.
The businesses that achieve the best results are usually the ones that start planning years in advance. We explain what buyers, lenders and investors look for, and how to make your business exit-ready.
From timescales and tax implications to life after the transaction, we answer the questions most business owners ask when considering an exit.
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