Category: M&A

Why portfolio divestments underperform the market

by richardspilsbury

Divesting part of a business can be a strategically smart move for portfolio businesses providing the opportunity to: Analysis of transactions since COVID suggests that trade sellers achieve multiples 40% lower than the rest of the market with intel suggesting that many proposed transactions are not completed. Given there reasonable expectation that directors maximise shareholder … Continue reading Why portfolio divestments underperform the market

How financial modelling can help improve business decision-making

by hayleyfray

Financial models are powerful tools used for a variety of purposes to assess forward looking financial information to overcome limitations of relying only historic information Some of the best uses for financial models are: We support clients build financial models for a range of business requirements, from simple forecasts to developed models to support decision-making. … Continue reading How financial modelling can help improve business decision-making

Six common mistakes in financial modelling

by hayleyfray

Six common mistakes people often make when performing financial modelling: We support clients build financial models for a range of business requirements, from simple forecasts to developed models to support decision-making like investment appraisal, funding needs, working capital management. If you want to know more, contact us.

Six tips to help you create strong financial models

by hayleyfray

If you’ve planned your financial model and started to build it  We support clients build financial models for a range of business requirements, from simple forecasts to developed models to support decision-making like investment appraisal, funding needs, working capital management. If you want to expect more from your board and professional advisors, contact us.

Hope is not a strategy for people engagement and productivity

by hayleyfray

At a time when productivity is drifting, costs are being squeezed and revenues are more challenged, it can be worth reflecting on how effectively aligned productivity is with people engagement.  Here’s a quick self assessment to understand how you are doing: If you honestly think you are performing well against the above, you’re onto something. … Continue reading Hope is not a strategy for people engagement and productivity