2018 could be a beneficial year in achieving substantial value for your business. Take advantage of favourable market conditions and realise maximum value for your company today!
UK M&A Activity
Following on from record levels of M&A in 2017, which saw over £270 billion worth of UK deals, and an 80% increase on the number of deals recorded just four years earlier, the UK market has continued this trend in 2018.
Changes and disruptions to sectors, driven by evolving technologies and changing consumer demands, have led to surges in dealmaking, with increased buyer appetite driven by new competitive strategies, meaning we expect an overall increase in activity across most major sectors within the UK.
80% Increase
in UK activity
Private Equity
At present, we are witnessing record levels of offers from private equity houses and institutional buyer who are all looking to make significant investments over the next few years.
The global PE market performed exceptionally well in 2017, with a record US$453 billion of global funds raised throughout the year as PE houses look to invest any funds they may have been sitting on previously.
UK companies in particular are proving an increasingly attractive proposition for PE houses across the globe.
Overseas Activity
With global dealmaking surpassing the US$3 trillion mark in 2017, the UK retained its position as one of the world’s foremost hotspots for inbound investment and remained the most active destination in a European market which saw a 16% increase in M&A activity compared to 2016.
The value of deals between the UK and US alone reached US$36.9 billion in 2017, with the globalisation of M&A activity expected to further drive momentum and increase appetite to complete deals with UK companies.
In excess of
$3 Trillion
of global deals
completed in 2017
Significant Tax Savings
Under the current Entrepreneurs’ Relief scheme in the UK, company shareholders who sell all or part of their shares can qualify for a discounted tax rate of just 10% from the standard rate of 20%. It is currently unknown how long this scheme will stay in place for, so acting now could allow you to capitalise on a significant tax saving upon exit.
Overall, a culmination of factors has resulted in strong M&A prospects for 2018 and beyond, making now the ideal time to consider your exit strategy whilst market conditions remain favourable.
The first step to realising your objectives and achieving maximum value for your company is obtaining an accurate and reliable valuation, allowing you to assess a potential exit strategy.
Our Free Business Valuation Calculator will provide you with a quick guide to your company’s worth in the current market, based on several financial factors. If you would prefer to speak to one of our experts personally, you can contact us, without obligation, to discuss your valuation in detail and how you may proceed.