BUY A
COMPANY
If you’re in the market to buy a company, we can connect you with opportunities that are rarely available on the open market.
As the No.1 mid-market company sales consultancy in the UK, we handle a large volume of mandates, allowing us to source the right business for you across a wide range of sectors, locations, and transaction types.
We sell more UK companies than any other business sales adviser, giving buyers unrivalled access to opportunities and the confidence to buy a business in the United Kingdom.
BUY A BUSINESS IN ANY SECTOR
For over 25 years, we have built extensive experience in matching exclusive UK business acquisition opportunities, providing specialist consulting services tailored to the individual needs of each client.
Our team of skilled executives focus on identifying the ideal opportunity for buying a business, factoring in your funding capabilities and any specific requirements. Visit the Completed Deals section of our News and Insights page to see the range of companies we sell, and countless examples of how the synergies of the target business and its new owner proved to be a seamless fit.
OUR BUSINESS ACQUISITION SOLUTIONS
Other advisers may bombard acquirers with a large and often random selection of opportunities from their business listings. On the contrary, we support business buyers looking to buy a company, ensuring you are only notified of high-quality and relevant opportunities.
To discuss your business acquisition requirements with our experienced team, please complete the contact form below:
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WHY BUY A BUSINESS?
Creating a start-up is difficult, especially if it’s your first time. It requires expenditure and labour that many entrepreneurs are simply not willing or able to put in. Therefore, buying a business that is already successful and established from its current shareholders removes much of the stress, risk and time.
Whether it’s an online business or a physical entity, systems, processes and business plans will already be in place, while an established customer base, contacts, income and reputation are ready to be capitalised and built upon.
And not only are there existing, established and fully trained employees, they can also advise you whilst you embed yourself into the company, making your business purchase seamless.
WHY BUY A COMPANY WITH KBS CORPORATE?
Quite simply, our expertise goes far beyond the obvious function of helping clients buy a company or assisting business owners seeking an exit.
The professional advice we offer encompasses every aspect of the sale process, from marketing the business, identifying a suitable acquirer, negotiating the purchase price and facilitating due diligence, through to finalising the purchase agreement.
Whilst we naturally work closely with the vendor’s legal team, our deal leader will also maintain regular contact with the acquirer’s solicitors to ensure the progression of a smooth, harmonious transaction. Our experience has been attained working with a vast range of business acquirers from all over the world, including global multinationals, listed PLCs, domestic and international corporate buyers, as well as private equity houses, family offices and other investors.
BUY A COMPANY ANYWHERE IN THE UK
Whatever your preferred location or business sector, KBS is likely to have a company amongst its mandates that matches your criteria, giving you the opportunity to buy a business in the United Kingdom.
We sell companies across the whole range of industries, and throughout the length and breadth of the United Kingdom, rather than being focused on any particular sector or region.
For example, among the thousands of deals we have completed since being launched in 1998 were the sales of IT companies in Wales, architecture businesses in Scotland, MEP specialists in Newcastle, e-commerce enterprises in London, food manufacturers in Cornwall, and fire and security firms in Northern Ireland.
BUYING A
BUSINESS FAQS
A business acquisition is a corporate transaction in which a company or individual purchases full or partial control of another company, with the business transfer then registered at Companies House.
Parties looking to buy a company are typically eager to enhance their existing portfolio, diversify their revenue streams or strengthen their capital position.
Buying a business is typically achieved by liaising with business brokers, or with a business sales adviser such as KBS Corporate that offers a much more complete service. We work across multiple industries to find a variety of opportunities, helping both trade buyers and investors complete a business purchase.
Time and resources must be invested by those looking to buy and sell a company, and our business advisers look to streamline the process and maximise the value of the business.
Whatever your cash flow or liabilities, there are multiple ways to raise capital when undertaking a business purchase, ensuring acquirers have financing options when approaching the M&A market.
Common methods of financing include funds and equity derived from the acquiring company, through to earnouts based on the post-sale performance of existing shareholders.
Our business sales advisers have extensive knowledge of financing commercial property sales, providing a smooth transaction for parties looking to buy a company.
KBS Corporate operates across multiple industries, allowing us to find tailored solutions for buyers exploring their options.
Using market knowledge and negotiation expertise, our advisers work with sellers to structure deals that align with your budget, helping you buy a business on terms that suit you.
Our experts also carry out all necessary checks to ensure you have the appropriate capital, so you can confidently pursue the right opportunities.
When you’re buying a company that KBS Corporate has been mandated to sell, a specific asking price will not be provided. As sell-side advisers, it is in the best interests of our clients to maximise the valuation of their company.
However, this does not mean you would have to pay more than you believe the company is worth. By signing a Non-Disclosure Agreement, you gain access to all the information necessary to assess the business and formulate your own valuation.
At that point, the decision is yours. You can choose whether to make an offer and, if you are eager to acquire a company but face competing bids, set an upper limit you are comfortable meeting.