If you wish to buy or sell a company or business unit, it is important to understand what to look for and what is involved. When planning to acquire another business, bear in mind that the quality (for better or worse) of what you buy will be remembered long after the price is forgotten. The headlines of a transaction are easy to remember but you need to be certain, once you’ve written a substantial cheque, that sales will hold up and that liabilities won’t crawl out of the woodwork. Contingent liabilities such as warranty obligations and pension commitments, can become expensive problems down the line.

How can COLOBUS help?

COLOBUS can help ensure that you get a good price and that the terms of a deal work for you. Our team of experienced advisers can guide and give you direct help to integrate your new business and implement appropriate reporting and control systems. For further detail on the different types of acquisition, click here.