Selling, Merging or Buying a Business?

We help ambitious business owners navigate the complexities of Sales, Mergers & Acquisitions from planning to completion.

If you’re preparing to sell your business, merge with another company, or acquire a competitor, the right advice can make the difference between a stressful experience… and a successful one.

At A4G, we specialise in helping business owners like you:

  • Exit on your terms, with maximum value and minimal disruption

  • Grow through acquisition, without taking unnecessary risks

  • Understand your options and choose the right path for your future

Whether you want to step back completely, reduce your day-to-day involvement, or expand into new markets, our M&A team is here to guide you.

Book a free discovery call

Start with a free, no-obligation discovery call with one of our M&A advisers. Whether you’re planning ahead or actively exploring your options, we’ll help you understand your position, maximise value, and take the next step with confidence.

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Thinking of selling or exiting?

Selling your business is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make. It’s not just about numbers, it’s about your legacy, your team, and your next chapter.

With our help, you can:

Even if you’re not looking to sell immediately, we can help you start preparing years in advance. The earlier you plan, the more value you can unlock.

Our process if you’re selling or exiting your business 

Here’s what working with us typically involves:

  1. Business Valuation & Personal Financial Review – what is the business worth, and will it fund your goals?

  2. Exit Readiness Assessment – how dependent is it on you? Are there legal, operational or financial risks to fix?

  3. Tailored Improvement Plan – how to add value and reduce deal risks

  4. Options Review – sale types, potential buyers, tax implications

  5. Buyer Sourcing & Negotiation Support – finding the right fit, getting the best deal

  6. Due Diligence & Legal Review – working with your solicitors for a smooth, safe transaction

  7. Completion & Beyond – ensuring your future is protected post-sale

Even if you’re 3–5 years from exiting, it’s worth starting the conversation now.

Book a free discovery call to explore your exit options

Want to buy a business?

Acquiring another business can be a faster, more strategic way to grow but it requires expert handling.

We help growth-focused owners to:

  • Develop a clear acquisition strategy aligned with your goals
  • Identify and approach the right targets
  • Value businesses accurately and spot red flags early
  • Negotiate terms and structure deals that protect your interests
  • Secure funding, manage due diligence and support post-deal integration

From bolt-on acquisitions to full mergers, our team can guide you through the entire process with confidence.

Our process if you’re acquiring a business

We’ll support you at every stage of the acquisition process from strategy to deal completion.

Whether you’re exploring your first acquisition or expanding through a buy-and-build strategy, our experienced team can guide you through each step:

  • Clarifying your goals and growth strategy so you’re clear on what a successful acquisition looks like

  • Defining your ideal target criteria from size and sector to location and strategic fit

  • Sourcing and approaching potential acquisition targets discreetly and professionally

  • Valuing businesses and assessing commercial fit as information becomes available

  • Negotiating heads of terms and transaction structure to get the best outcome

  • Conducting financial due diligence to uncover risks and verify value

  • Helping with funding options and lender introductions if finance is needed to complete the deal

We don’t just advise, we act as your partner throughout the process to ensure you buy the right business, at the right price, in the right way.

Talk to our team about your acquisition plans

Not ready to sell yet, but want the option later? 

We work with many business owners who aren’t quite ready to exit, but want to prepare for the future.

Our Making Your Business Less Dependent on You programme helps you:

  • Build a capable management team

  • Systemise operations

  • Reduce reliance on key individuals (especially you)

  • Create a more valuable, sellable business — on your terms

Learn more about building a self-sufficient business

Don’t just take our word for it… 

“Straight off the bat. A4G are the most professional and expert firm of Chartered Accountants we have come across in our 22 years of providing M&A services. They had been advising a recent client of ours for many years and helped us enormously in the sale process.”
– Chris Still, Advertising M&A