Blog29th Apr 2026Industrial M&A: Attractive businesses for investment?The UK’s industrial landscape continues to evolve at pace, making it attractive for trade players expanding their geographical reach, service offerings competing with PE, and growth funding platforms seeking expansion via strategic bolt-ons. Each of these raises the question: Why…By Callum GrayView more
Blog20th Jan 2026M&A in Health & Social Care: the UK Care Home Sector: Everything Owner-Operators Need to KnowThe UK care home market is evolving. Rising costs, tighter regulation, and demographic pressures are reshaping how providers operate — and creating real momentum in mergers and acquisitions (M&A). For many owner-operators, this shift represents both a challenge and an…By Iain WalkerView more
Blog18th Dec 2025Business Unit Year in Review 2025Before everyone’s out of office goes on and before we officially wrap up for the Christmas holidays, we wanted to take this time to reflect on the year we’ve had. 2025 has been transformative for AAB, from expanding into new…By Mark LappinView more
Blog2nd Sep 2025How financial modelling can support your business growth?Ambition without a sense of clarity can lead you in the wrong direction quickly. That’s where financial modelling steps in, giving you a structured view of your business so your next move isn’t just a guess. For businesses preparing for…By Euan MiddletonView more
Blog17th Jul 20255 ways Business Valuation Services can add valueWhen discussing business valuation services, it can be easy to focus solely on their role in selling a company, but there are, in fact, many situations where they are required. A valuation report provides crucial insights for businesses at every…By Paul TurnerView more
Blog23rd Jun 20255 Essential Steps to Buying a Business: A step-by-step guideBuying a business can be one of the most exciting and rewarding ventures you’ll ever take on, but it’s also a complex process with plenty of pitfalls for the unprepared. One of the biggest challenges for buyers is knowing what…By Ashok ThomasView more
Blog13th Feb 2025Your Guide to Selling Your Business: Maximising ValueAs a business owner, it is often second nature to prioritise the daily operations and achieving short-term goals. However, the more consideration and attention paid to succession proofing your business, the increased likelihood of achieving long-term success. Whether approaching retirement…By Callum GrayView more
Blog16th Dec 20242024 Business Unit Year In ReviewAs we close the chapter on another year, it’s the perfect moment to reflect on the progress, milestones, and opportunities that shaped our journey. Across our business units, 2024 has been a year of collaboration, growth, and delivering value where…By James Pirrie, Ian Bremner, Lauren McCluskey, Paula Fraser, Alasdair Green, Andrew Dines, David Purse, Alan Campbell, Neil Robb, Gordon Steele and Louise McCoshView more
Blog31st Jul 2024Due Diligence: Dealing with Price Adjustments for Digital DebtDigital debt is a phrase that we are hearing more and more regularly, especially in the space of technology due diligence. The world has changed. To stay relevant most of the leading companies in the world rely heavily on technology…By Ashok ThomasView more
Blog26th Mar 2024Weighing Up Energy Security, Transition, and Investment In 2024 the energy sector is facing a spaghetti junction of pathways, decision gates and options in a delicate balance between traditional energy sources and the imperative to transition towards renewables. As the world tries to tackle the need for…By Callum GrayView more
Blog13th Mar 2024Financial Modelling Benefits: A Guide for Construction BusinessesIn the ever-changing and competitive landscape of the construction industry, it’s vital for companies to use every tool at their disposal to stay ahead of the curve. One such strategic tool is financial modelling, a critical element in fiscal management,…By Euan MiddletonView more
Blog1st Mar 2024Why due diligence is so important when buying a businessBuying a business is a big step. But blindly acquiring one without getting the full picture can be a costly mistake. While it’s easy to assume warranty protections will be enough to cover you, it is risky to rely on these alone. That’s where Due Diligence comes in. It gives you…By Iain WalkerView more