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i always enjoy and appreciate Dennie Ruben's perspective on the M&A market. this review of '24 is valuable reading as Dennie not only looks at what happened but looks at how changes in DC could spur more activity in '25. #nrc #dennisruben #cspdailynews #mergersandacqisitions

Joshua Alliance’s proposed £191m deal to take the N Brown Group private has received approval from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). #Retail #RetailNews https://lnkd.in/eMJRXNA5

Warrington-based DSW Capital, the mid-market challenger professional services licence network & owner of the Dow Schofield Watts & DR Solicitors brands, announced board changes & details of its succession planning. https://lnkd.in/eVf8gqka

Billionaire Kretinsky nears deal to acquire Royal Mail Read more- https://lnkd.in/g4U-KhnV #RoyalMail #DanielKretinsky #BillionaireInvestor #UKBusiness #PostalService #BusinessNews #MergersAndAcquisitions #UKEconomy #CorporateStrategy #InvestmentNews

As we continue to expand beyond our HQ in Atlanta, the Atlanta Business Chronicle covers our expansion to the mid-Atlantic. We're excited for WMS Partners in Maryland to join the HB Family Office. Read more in Dean Anason's article: https://bit.ly/3BnkgaH #Homrichberg #fiduciary #feeonly #financialadvisors #financialplanning #ria #financialplanners #wealthmanagement #wealthmanagementservices

In 2024, the credit union sector experienced a notable increase in announced M&A deals. However, the year also brought challenges as two major acquisitions did not come to fruition by year-end. For an in-depth analysis of the M&A landscape within credit unions, you can delve into our S&P Capital IQ Pro article:

Hearthside Food Solutions, the largest private bakery in the US and one of Chicago's largest private companies, will be navigating the complexities of post-bankruptcy strategy. Can they rebuild their operations and reputation? The road ahead requires a renewed focus on their "people first, people-forward" purpose. #FoodIndustry #contractmanufacuring #strategy #Restructuring #purpose https://lnkd.in/ge4zCWP8

Good Cultural Fit is Critical Breaks the 50% Failure of M&A Objectives After the Sale Many people have the idea a business sale is like a property transaction and it is all about the finances, highest offer, and financial metrics and the business will somehow magically keep delivering a cash flow after the sale. The reality is that over half of M&A transactions do not deliver the expected value 2 years after the sale and many crash and burn completely (key people, customers and profits disappear). Upon examination, one of the main reasons for this is a poor cultural fit and poor value alignment between the buyer and the seller. Often M&A transactions are done in conference rooms, lunches, spreadsheets and with lawyers and it is easy to forget about how the actual people in both businesses will be able to work together. Just to make the point that this happens with companies of all sizes...a good case study for this was the Mercedes-VW Merger. It looked great on paper but the cultures never fit together after the fact. This is why we spend so much time emphasising the right buyer from the start. It breaks the 75% failure that our industry sees from HOT to closing and also the 50% failure rate after the fact. For more on the business sale process, please see the link in the comments below. #businessales #mergerandacquistions #businessvaluation

Back in late July, I took some tough actions to protect our customers and suppliers from the aggressive and selfish actions of a previous director of Simpson & Partners. I made a request to the High Court to place Simpson & Partners into administration. Over the summer, my team worked closely with the administrators to complete a planned Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) proposal, ensuring all our business creditors would be fully paid. On September 5th, we held the CVA voting meeting with all creditors to approve our proposal. Unfortunately, the person who initiated the original action rejected it. This was very sad and disappointing for me and the other creditors that I had fought so hard for. With the CVA process halted, the administrator had to offer the business assets for sale on the open market to recover the best possible outcome for the creditors. I was then asked to join a team of private investors, led by automotive industry veteran Paul Willcox, to support a bid to purchase the business in a competitive process. I’m thrilled to confirm that our consortium’s acquisition was successful, and the new company, Simpson & Partners (EV) Ltd, has been created. I won’t sugarcoat it—the last three months have been incredibly stressful and challenging. It’s been tough feeling like I’m letting down our customers, suppliers, my kids, and of course, my incredibly talented wife, Mandy Simpson, who has done so much to grow the Simpson & Partners brand single-handedly. When things are bad, it makes you question why you choose to be an entrepreneur. It’s far from easy and often feels selfish, as your family and friends must endure your constant highs and lows. But at the end of the day, the highs outweigh the lows. I’m proud of everything I’ve achieved in business. I’ve met so many wonderful people through my work, and I wouldn’t miss it for the world. And that brings me to today…. We all like a happy ending, and for me personally, this is one. The next chapter with Simpson & Partners EV starts now. I get the chance to be part of a bigger and better company with human and financial resources that were not previously an option. I get to support customers old and new and continue our mission to make British chargepoint manufacturing world-class. I send a huge amount thanks to friends and family, suppliers, customers and installers who have supported and encouraged me.  #evcharging #leadership #innovation #customer

🔔 Branta Acquisition News 🔔 We’re pleased to announce our role in the successful acquisition of PARAGON SCHEME MANAGEMENT SERVICES LIMITED by OpenBrix. In a complex distressed sale, our independent evaluation ensured compliance with insolvency regulations, saving 60 jobs and securing continued operations for a trusted name in tenant referencing. Distressed transactions require the right strategy and expertise. At Branta, we help SME business owners protect value, safeguard operations, and deliver the best outcomes under challenging circumstances. Read more about how we made this deal happen: https://lnkd.in/ePKyp2vd #MergersAndAcquisitions #BusinessStrategy #SMEs #CorporateFinance