Selling a business? Share sale or asset sale?

So, you’ve made what is probably the most difficult decision a business owner has to make – to exit the business.  Now what?  There is honestly no substitute for early, pragmatic, professional advice but before taking that step it is worth understanding and considering all the variables: Is the sale going to be of the shares in the company that owns the business or just the business assets themselves? How … Continue reading

Selling a business? Cash, Earn-Out, Loan Notes or Shares?

So, you’ve made what is probably the most difficult decision a business owner has to make – to exit the business.  Now what?  There is honestly no substitute for early, pragmatic, professional advice but before taking that step it is worth understanding and considering all the variables: How will the sale consideration be received – cash, earn-out, loan notes or shares? Is the sale going to be of the shares … Continue reading

DEAL ALERT delivery management client MetaPack acquired

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

Planning an exit? What type of buyer do you want to attract?

There are four exit options (type of buyer) Selling a business is one of the most challenging situations you will face as an entrepreneur.  There are many questions to answer, decisions to make and steps to take before you can finally sign on the dotted line.  One of the big questions, sometimes answered too late in the sale process is what “type of buyer am I hoping to attract?” There are … Continue reading