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Finishing well with a flawless business exit
Creating business value is what we do. At exit, we work to see it realised. From pre-sale planning to efficient execution, and right through to post-exit support, we help owners prepare for sale, find the right buyer and maximise the value of their business.
Across M&A and management buyouts (MBOs), private equity and public listings, our professionals draw on decades of experience overseeing exits.
Our business exit expertise is split across three key stages of your business exit:
Pre-sale exit planning
After years’ establishing your company, your exit should be planned carefully with all exit options laid out to maximise the personal benefits and value of your business. We advise to begin planning and preparing around three to five years in advance. A well-executed and water-tight business exit and tax structuring is vital for a successful sale.
Work with us to review exit options, develop a strategy and time the sale to achieve your objectives. Our corporate finance and transactions team works closely with clients to identify options and develop sales strategies, while advisory consulting services get businesses exit-ready with bespoke services:
Executing your business exit
Having the right advisers, with the right expertise, working with you throughout the negotiations and sale process ensures you do not lose value on the exit. We implement your exit process, going to market and structuring the deal and financials to help get your business into the best possible shape to sell.
Our mergers and acquisitions experts provide practical, technical advice and support at every stage of the exit process, while our private client tax specialists work to maximise reliefs and manage exposure.
Post sales support
We support our clients in considering the long-term consequences of leaving the business, including helping you maximise your future tax liabilities, supporting you with any profits from the sale and making the most of the next chapter of your life.
Succession planning is ever relevant, particularly post-exit, especially when ownership is passed to the family or management. Likewise, you could require support with post-merger integration or want assurances and help with the sale proceeds that provide the foundation for the next chapter of your life.
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Selling your business
Our comprehensive guide explores how a well-planned business exit strategy and expert advice helps you navigate every stage of the process. From planning to execution and beyond. Find the perfect exit opportunity with S&W.
From planning to execution and beyond. Find the perfect exit opportunity with S&W.
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Navigating a business exit
Terry Shephard, Ben Laing, Emma Queen, Louise Barnes, Anthony Eskinazi
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How changes to EOTs are reshaping the business exit landscape
Drawing on insights from employee ownership trust (EOT) specialists and S&W directors, Matt Courtiour and Dilpa Raval, we explore what the changes to EOTs mean, their abrupt announcement at the Autumn Budget and how business owners can navigate the evolving landscape of exit strategies.
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The long goodbye: Business exits for founders
S&W’s Vanessa Lee and Alex Berman offer insights on how to make a smooth transition from the old order.
The BOSS report
Find out what’s on business owners’ minds. We report on S&W’s new survey of 500 business owners across industries and throughout the UK.
Get into contact
Our advisers work closely with you to ensure your business exit is a smooth transition fuelled by expertise and knowledge.
Start the conversation with our business exit specialists today and take control of the next phase of your journey.
