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  1. Blog9th Jan 2024

    Callum Gray, author of blog about normalised working capital in transactions. AAB

    What Is Normalised Working Capital In Transactions

    Working 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 Gray

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  2. Blog21st Dec 2023

    James Hunt, Gunhild Dam, Lynn Wilson, Lauren McIlroy, Stuart Petrie, Graeme Allan, Paula Fraser, Jill Walker, Gordon Steele, David Purse

    2023 Business Unit Year In Review

    Oxford 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…

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  3. Blog23rd Oct 2023

    Importance of Financial Projections: Know Your Numbers

    In 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 Forrester

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  4. Blog7th Jul 2023

    Alasdair Green, Head of ESG and Corporate Finance Partner

    How 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 Green

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  5. Case Study5th Jun 2023

    Stock image of vans lined up

    Disposal of Hireway Vehicle Rentals Limited

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  6. Blog7th Jun 2022

    Why hydrogen & why now

    Over 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 Gray

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  7. Blog15th Mar 2022

    Company Share Buybacks: Multiple Completion Contracts

    HMRC has recently clarified its position on multiple completion company share buybacks.  

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  8. Blog28th Feb 2022

    Private Equity and Venture Capital lead the way in market growth

    2021 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…

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  9. Blog28th Feb 2022

    A round up of the Scottish M&A Market in 2021, and the exciting times ahead for 2022

    2021 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…

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  10. Blog17th Feb 2022

    Deals+ Energy Deals Done in the UK Q4 2021

    As 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.

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  11. Blog20th Jan 2022

    Debunking the myths around private equity

    Perceptions 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…

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  12. Blog20th Jan 2022

    Trends, recent deals, and move towards cashing out

    We 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…

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