OUR M&A EXPERTISE
IDEX Consulting has over 100 years of combined experience in providing Mergers & Acquisitions expertise across Insurance, Financial Services and the Legal professions. Whether you are looking to buy, or planning an exit strategy from your own business, we have strong relationships with a huge number of CEO’s and business owners who are active in this space.
While M&A activity has always been prominent in the UK professional services sector, we are seeing a large spike in activity right now, providing a great deal of opportunity for both buyers and sellers in the UK and internationally.
For some there are distressed businesses that can be identified, and with nominal investment, businesses can increase their portfolio with possible acquisitions. On the flip side there are robust firms looking for their next acquisition and we have a number of contacts looking to invest.
FOR SELLERS
If you are a business owner and are thinking about your exit strategy, so you can finally retire or take a back seat and enjoy the fruits of your labour, selling to a consolidator is the traditional exit route for many business owners.
However, the main factor holding owners back has been a lack of knowledge of the process, how to make the right connections and ultimately, how to get a realistic valuation for your life’s work.
We know it’s a complex, time consuming and often emotional process. That’s why IDEX take careful consideration to match the right buyer with the right seller, all based on aligned goals, values and cultural fit. We work as an independent introducer, with a broad range of firms looking to acquire, to help you to find and complete the right deal.
Unlike most companies, we are a neutral party in the business relationship, our goal is to put you in touch with the right partner, then guide you through the process using our vast experience.
FOR BUYERS
Are you considering expansion into a new region or market, looking to add a new specialism or simply want to drive the growth of your business by strategic acquisition of a complementary business? Our team of M&A experts will create a bespoke solution to help you achieve your goals.
In addition to using our extensive network and market intelligence to source a list of potential firms that meet your requirements, we also work with legal and financial specialists to ensure every step is covered and you are provided with all the information and guidance you need to make informed decisions. We have spent over 15 years gathering valuable information on firms in our sectors and have forged strong and trustworthy relationships with the owners of these businesses. This enables us to facilitate conversations and introduce propositions about your objectives - a distinct approach to acquisition that goes far beyond other solutions available.
WHY PARTNER WITH IDEX FOR M&A
Whether you are buying or selling, we have the knowledge, expertise and strong connections to help YOU find the right partnership to achieve both parties’ objectives.
HIGHLY PROFESSIONAL AND DEDICATED
We have been helping our clients with acquisitions for many years and have a strong track record of success. The process will be led by one of our M&A specialists, who have years of experience in the market and will ensure all activities carried out on your behalf are done with transparency, integrity and complete confidentiality. We take pride in being well connected, resourceful and forward-thinking in our approach, to connect your business with viable opportunities.
WE ARE EXPERTS IN THE INSURANCE, FINANCIAL SERVICES AND LEGAL MARKETS
Unlike many business brokers, we have lived in our core markets and have built up personal relationships with key personnel. This gives us unique insight into the firm, as well as significant market intelligence gained through decades of actively trading as a partner.
WE SAVE YOU TIME AND MONEY
We know from experience that it takes many hours of work, searching and negotiating, before a business purchase deal is on the table. This is time you may not be able to afford and that’s where IDEX can help. We do all the preliminary work, source opportunities for you and help you negotiate a great deal, all the way through to completion. We will guide you through the process in a consultative, insight-led and advisory capacity, every step of the way.
THE BUYERS WE WORK WITH
Our buyers are typically businesses who have grown from small beginnings with experienced entrepreneurial leaders. They want the best for their employees and clients and fully respect the unique DNA that sits within the UK and international professional services market.
HOW WE WORK
We will take the time to fully understand your business, strategy and long-term goals. We will then create an Information Memorandum and a market map, based on the businesses you want to partner with, for you to consider. Due to our unique connections, we can often find partners that are ripe for acquisition before they even make it to the open market. Based on our discussions we will then present you with carefully considered buyer options to help you find the right partner of choice, that is right for you, your business, clients and employees. We work for you, to deliver the results you want.