Buying a business

We are retained by directors and shareholders of both privately owned and quoted companies who wish to grow their own businesses by acquisition.

If you have already identified a target but tactically wish to use an anonymous first approach, Castle can assist. Alternatively we will use our extensive research facilities to identify companies that meet your criteria and then approach them with a view to arranging a meeting under strict conditions of confidentiality, to see whether there is sufficient common ground to achieve a mutually acceptable deal. We are also made aware of many businesses for sale across a wide spectrum of sectors, that are advised to us by our extensive network of professional contacts in the UK and overseas.

Our services can range from a simple search and approach exercise to complete transaction management, wherein we will structure and negotiate a deal with the vendors or their advisers on your behalf to achieve the best possible terms.

We can help you to focus on key strategic issues to maximise growth and ensure investment is not wasted in areas that will add little value. Attention to the correct funding structure of your business is essential; debt versus equity and share ownership are all critical considerations, as is the ability to use asset based lending where possible. With extensive contacts in the banking industry and our associate professional membership of the British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (BVCA), we can effect and negotiate appropriate funding structures that reflect the stage in a business’s development and the industry in which they operate.