Estimated Reading Time: 2:00 minutes We are frequently asked, “what does an exit ready business look like?”.   This article introduces the seven key factors which affect value in the eyes of an acquirer and what a business prepared for exit looks like.  It also reveals how you can assess how ready your business is for exit. For some private companies, an exit may not be an immediate priority, but for venture … Continue reading →

Today’s Data Room is traditionally now a virtual room and not a physical one; it is a cloud-based repository for confidentially storing, organising and distributing key information and documents. Having a Data Room can significantly enhance the due diligence process in an M&A transaction.  Not only does it enable the selling company to share documents with potential buyers located anywhere in the world in a controlled and secure manner; it … Continue reading →

It may sound crazy, but the ideal time to prepare for an exit is at start-up.  The documentation required in a data room during an M&A transaction can be overwhelming and will certainly be time-consuming. Information on the obligations the company has to, and from, its people will be of fundamental interest to a prospective buyer, and if your record keeping is not up to par, it will be difficult, … Continue reading →

We are delighted to announce that our client CNS Group, award-winning cyber security services and consultancy company has been acquired by Six Degrees, a leading cloud-led managed service provider. The acquisition adds the 50-strong CNS Group team and over £7 million of annual revenue to the Six Degrees business together with a market-leading portfolio of security consultancy, compliance, and managed security services. Isosceles has provided outsourced accounting, HR, CFO and … Continue reading →

We are delighted to announce that our investment delivery management client MetaPack, the global leader in e-commerce delivery technology, has been acquired by Stamps.com Inc., the leading provider of postage online and shipping software solutions, in a deal worth approximately £175 million. Isosceles has been a director of delivery management technology client MetaPack for over 11 years during which time it has grown from a business turning over £1m and … Continue reading →

You are considering buying a company but is it really the right move for your business?  Before embarking on an acquisition, there are a series of questions we ask our clients before they ‘deep dive’ into the process. Why buy this company and why buy it now? Is there a market/opportunity that makes this acquisition essential? Is this a compelling target? What is their uniqueness? Have you looked at other products/providers? … Continue reading →

Preparing a company for sale When preparing a company for sale, one of the most difficult issues for the first time entrepreneur is when is the right time to sell your business? In an ideal world Sure the management books tell us to plan 12-24 months in advance develop relationships with the companies that could become potential predators. Raise your profile in the eyes of the predator; establish relationships, joint … Continue reading →

We’re delighted to share our role as lead corporate adviser to Vantage Performance Solutions Ltd. (Vantage), a leading UK-based technology and EPM consultancy firm that were acquired by PWC. As of 1st May, the Vantage team now forms part of PWC’s Consulting business and the former owners, Steve Crook and David Werrett have joined them as partners. Isosceles were lead corporate advisers to Vantage for the acquisition “I can still recall … Continue reading →