Accelerate growth, extend capability or reach
Acquisition isn't just for private equity firms and the major networks. Ambitious agencies like yours across the world are using acquisitions to boost growth, plug capability gaps, open in new markets, and to increase market share.
We can run a fully managed acquisition process for you, or provide expert board advisory to support your own origination and dealmaking.
Whether you're buying one agency, doing an acquihire or embarking on a programme, our support helps you build value quickly while avoiding the pitfalls many non-expert acquirers make.
Systematic, always on search
Ideal for agency owners or leaders who want to run an acquisition process without telegraphing their intentions to the market, or who want to focus on their core business without the distraction of origination. Our job is to identify and approach the right targets discreetly, before competition or curiosity distorts the conversation.
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To create an acquisition strategy (aka a buy box), we define the goal, thesis, criteria and target profile together. Think headcount, geography, services, revenues, profitability, sector etc.
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Systematic market mapping, longlisting and prioritisation of targets, discreet outreach, qualification conversations, and early-stage negotiations to test alignment on price, structure, and cultural fit.
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Valuation refinement, heads of terms negotiation, co-ordination of diligence advisers, transaction advisory, deal structuring, and active transaction management through to deal execution.
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Post-acquisition integration planning and execution support, focused on leadership alignment, commercial continuity, synergy capture, and protecting the investment thesis from day one.
Covering the complete acquisition lifecycle, the commercials for each stage operate differently so we align on outcomes. Every mandate begins with a fixed-price engagement to define the strategy or 'buy box'. Dealhunting follows on a monthly retainer, keeping effort and cost aligned to the pace of your search. Transacting moves to a success-related fee, ensuring our interests are tied directly to outcomes. Integrating is an optional consulting appointment for acquirers who want experienced support beyond completion. You always know what the next stage costs before you commit to it.
The hard work done for you
We analysed over 250 businesses before making our own acquisitions. You get that judgement, knowledge and experience working for you.
Any adviser will surface options for you. We qualify them too, the way a seasoned acquirer would, so you don't waste time meeting maybes.
Our job isn't to fill your pipeline, anyone can do that. Our mission is only to put the right businesses in front of you, with a ready made case for why they work.
Tell us about your acquisition criteria and we'll start building your pipeline.