Blog9th Jan 2024What Is Normalised Working Capital In TransactionsWorking Capital is generally one of the key considerations in an M&A transaction. It is often a subjective and complex area, and it can have implications on the total consideration payable in a transaction. What does working capital represent? Net…By Callum GrayView more
Blog21st Dec 20232023 Business Unit Year In ReviewOxford recently released their word of the year for 2023 and it was “rizz”. If we had to pick a word for our year it would be ‘growth’. You might have heard us talk about our growth journey a time…View more
Blog23rd Oct 2023Importance of Financial Projections: Know Your NumbersIn the ever-changing landscape of the UK economy, business owners face a multitude of challenges that demand foresight, strategy, and adaptability in order to maintain success. One of the most valuable tools that savvy business owners can utilise to tackle…By Calum ForresterView more
Blog7th Jul 2023How Important is ESG in M&A Transactions?Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) is attracting increasing attention from investors and acquirers when evaluating investment, growth funding and M&A opportunities. At the outset of a possible deal, investors and acquirers are now taking more rigorous ESG considerations into account. …By Alasdair GreenView more
Blog7th Jun 2022Why hydrogen & why nowOver a third of the UK’s carbon emissions are generated by the 80% of domestic homes currently using natural gas for heating and cooking. The UK is committed to reaching net zero emissions target by 2050, therefore, the gas we…By Callum GrayView more
Blog15th Mar 2022Company Share Buybacks: Multiple Completion ContractsHMRC has recently clarified its position on multiple completion company share buybacks. View more
Blog28th Feb 2022Private Equity and Venture Capital lead the way in market growth2021 has been a year that has seen appetite for investment from both Private (PE) and Venture Capital (VC) investment firms reach significant levels, with a wall of capital ready to invest in strong businesses. Market momentum was seen early in…View more
Blog28th Feb 2022A round up of the Scottish M&A Market in 2021, and the exciting times ahead for 20222021 can only be described as a bumper year for Scottish M&A activity. After a somewhat lull in the market during 2020, the market was due for a rebound in terms of activity levels and 2021 certainly provided this. The…View more
Blog17th Feb 2022Deals+ Energy Deals Done in the UK Q4 2021As featured in Energy Voice, Anderson Anderson & Brown Corporate Finance (AABcf) is delighted to share with you our Deals+ update for Q4 2021 in conjunction with Energy Voice, highlighting selected Energy M&A and Fundraising transactions across the UK.View more
Blog20th Jan 2022Debunking the myths around private equityPerceptions of venture capital have changed for the better over the years – and deservedly so. If we go back a couple of decades, there was probably deserved criticism around the heavy-handed approach of some private equity houses, resulting in…View more
Blog20th Jan 2022Trends, recent deals, and move towards cashing outWe have been encouraged by the level of private equity deals being completed in recent months in Scotland, particularly in the Central Belt, in comparison to historic levels. We have seen investment across a wide range of levels, from very…View more