Friesian Business Services provides expert guidance across the entire M&A lifecycle — from strategy to execution. Whether you are looking to acquire, merge, divest, or sell a business, our M&A Advisory services are designed to protect your interests, unlock value, and deliver a smooth, strategic transaction. We act as your trusted partner, helping you navigate complexity, minimise risk, and close with confidence.

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✅ Key Services Included:

🔸 Buy-Side Advisory

• Identify, assess, and approach acquisition targets that align with your strategic goals.

• Conduct initial market scans, target profiling, and commercial due diligence.

• Negotiate deal structure, valuation, and purchase terms to ensure value and mitigate downside risk.

• Support post-acquisition integration planning to ensure synergy realisation and culture alignment.

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🔸 Sell-Side Advisory

• Prepare your business for sale with a focus on maximising valuation, clarity, and attractiveness to buyers.

• Develop all necessary materials including Information Memorandums, financial packs, and Q&A documentation.

• Identify and qualify potential buyers (strategic, financial, private equity, or internal succession).

• Manage deal flow and negotiations to protect confidentiality and ensure competitive tension.

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🔸 Valuation & Deal Structuring

• Provide defensible business valuations using multiple methodologies (EBITDA multiples, DCF, NAV).

• Advise on optimal deal structures (e.g., earn-outs, staged payments, share sales vs asset sales).

• Model tax implications, debt treatment, working capital adjustments, and shareholder agreements.

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🔸 Due Diligence Coordination

• Prepare your company for buyer due diligence through a structured, clean, and professional data room.

• Identify and remedy red flags in legal, financial, or operational documentation before going to market.

• Coordinate the diligence process across legal, accounting, tax, HR, and operational areas.

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🔸 Transaction Management

• Project manage the entire M&A process from mandate to close, liaising with legal, financial, and regulatory stakeholders.

• Maintain deal momentum and communication between parties, advisors, and management teams.

• Support contract finalisation, closing mechanics, and post-deal responsibilities.

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🔸 Cross-Border & Family-Owned Transactions

• Expertise in managing cross-border deal structuring, capital movement, and regulatory compliance.

• Specialist support for family-owned businesses, including generational exit strategy and governance transitions.

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💡 Why It Matters:

M&A is not just about numbers — it’s about people, timing, and execution. Whether you're acquiring for growth or exiting after decades of building, Friesian ensures your deal is not only financially sound but strategically aligned. We bring discipline, experience, and discretion to every step of the journey.