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Happenings, Observations & What They Mean. We bring you what you need to know, distilled from the M&A front lines and around the globe. And what it means for you.

5 Powerful Ways to Increase Your Business Valuation Before Selling

If you're thinking of selling your business—maximising its value before going to market is crucial. Here's 5 ways to increase your value.

Mar 263 min read

The 'Triple-Decker' Deal Structure

With many deal structures possible, in 2024 we have noticed an increase in the 'Triple-Decker' deal structure. Which is best for you?

Dec 13, 20243 min read

The M&A Market Outlook

As 2024 draws to a close, the M&A market is poised for an exciting resurgence. Our team reflect on the year and make predictions for 2025.

Dec 3, 20243 min read

Three Ways Business Owners Can Mitigate Rachel Reeves’ Capital Gains Tax Increases When Selling Their Business

It’s confirmed. Capital Gains Tax (CGT) payable is going up on business owners selling their businesses. Key points: 24% Higher Rate...

Oct 30, 20242 min read

Symmetry Corporate Finance have advised on the merger of TXRX Communications Ltd & 1310 Ltd

TxRx Communications Ltd, an established Internet Service Provider (ISP) in the Basingstoke area, is delighted to announce its merger (by...

Oct 12, 20232 min read

2022 M&A Review – A Game of Two Halves

Firstly, let me apologise for the footballing analogy. For some the pain of Kane’s missed penalty is still too near, and yet I am...

Dec 13, 20223 min read

Placing A Value On The Future Of Your Business

Whilst reading the FT recently, a quotation from Niels Bohr raised a wry smile. “Prediction is very difficult, especially about the...

Dec 12, 20222 min read

What Does The 2021 Budget Mean For Your Business Sale?

After a painful year for society and the economy, we all hold out hope that the successful vaccine rollout will put the Covid-19 pandemic...

Mar 4, 20213 min read

The CGT Drum Beat Continues. But There's Good News Too.

Listening to the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, on Radio 4 this morning telling us not to read too much into rumours of tax increases and his...

Oct 6, 20202 min read

M&A In The Time Of Covid-19

Well, Symmetry have had a very busy first quarter of 2020. We have been working with clients in a range of sectors, including Tech,...

Apr 3, 20204 min read

Our Top Six Predictions for M&A in 2020

Happy New Year! I hope your final weeks & months of 2019 were as exciting as ours. A sincere thank you to every client, past, present or...

Jan 8, 20203 min read

The 8 Ways That Founders & Owners Exit Their Businesses. Always.

For owners of private businesses, there is only one absolute certainty in their journey. Every single one will exit their shareholding &...

Dec 11, 20191 min read

6 CRITICAL Things Business Owners MUST Consider Before Retirement (But Usually Don't)

Retirement for business owners is often dismissed as a far off event, for which only an modest provision has been made in the form of a...

Nov 29, 20192 min read

Healthtech Investment in Europe Continues to Grow

A unique spike in health tech investment should embolden SME & Mid-Market Healthtech business owners to consider moving forward with exit...

Oct 22, 20192 min read

Record SaaS Company Valuations Reflected in Revenue Multiples

We were unsurprised to read reports from Deloitte and Software Equity Group pointing to continued growth in Software-as-a-Service...