Mergers & Acquisitions

Buying or selling a business requires expertise and a clear understanding of your goals. At TML, our experienced Mergers and Acquisitions advisors specialise in helping businesses across the UK and USA achieve their objectives with confidence.

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We are committed to identifying the right opportunities, maximising value, and delivering a smooth transition tailored to the needs of your business. Let us guide you through every step of this critical journey.

Who We Work With

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Private Equity Firms

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Search Funds

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Buy-and-Build Corporations

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Business Owners

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Independent Sponsors

Private Equity Sell-Side Advisory
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Our M&A Services

We offer a comprehensive range of M&A services designed to address the unique needs of every business:

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Company Succession

We can plan and execute leadership transitions that preserve your company’s legacy while positioning it for future success.

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Corporate Spin-Offs

We guide businesses in creating independent entities to unlock shareholder value and enhance operational efficiency.

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Strategic Advisory

We develop and execute tailored M&A strategies that align with your long-term business goals.

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Growth Capital

We help businesses secure funding to expand operations and capitalise on market opportunities.

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Private Equity Sell-Side Advisory

We assist business owners in selling to private equity firms, ensuring optimal value realisation and smooth handovers.

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Buy-Side Advisory

We can identify and acquire target companies that fit your strategic vision and growth plans.

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Add-On Acquisitions

Support businesses in acquiring complementary companies to strengthen and expand their operations.

Each service is delivered with a commitment to understanding your goals and developing strategies that turn into results.

Our Process

We believe in a systematic and transparent approach to every M&A transaction. Here’s how we work:

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Understanding Your Business

Our process begins with in-depth discussions to fully understand your objectives, values, and challenges.

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Strategy Development

We’ll take these insights and design a customised M&A strategy. We’ll identify potential buyers, sellers, or partners and map out a clear path forward.

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Tailored To Your Requirements

Each transaction is unique. We create a bespoke plan for every client, focusing on opportunities that align with your goals.

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Execution

We’ll manage negotiations, optimise deal structures, and oversee due diligence to ensure a smooth and successful transaction.

Our goal is to make the process as efficient and stress-free as possible while delivering maximum value for your business.

Financing Options

Inform clients about various financing avenues available for M&A transactions:

Asset-Based Lending (ABL)

Utilise company assets as collateral to secure necessary funding for acquisitions. Asset-based lending is the preferred method of lending used by someone looking to make a large acquisition or buyout, generally of either a company director or an entire business itself.

Cash Flow Lending

This option leverages projected future cash flows to obtain financing. This method is most suitable for companies with strong cash flow but limited tangible assets.

Leveraged Buyout

LBO refers to the acquisition of a business that generally uses the company’s own debt as collateral to fund the transaction. During one of these buyouts, a company is purchased with a combination of equity and debt, and that company’s own cash flow is the collateral used to secure and then later repay the loan.

Why Choose Us?

We specialise in creative and bespoke M&A and debt structuring, with a deep understanding of market dynamics in the UK and USA.

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Proven Results

Our team has a proven track record of negotiating and securing optimal finance, with over 350 M&A transactions completed to-date.
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Vast Network of Lenders

We have access to over 2,400 alternative lenders and will ensure every recommendation is made with your business and goals in mind.
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End-to-End Support

We’re with you through every stage of the process, from initial strategy development to post-transaction support.
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Global Reach

With operations in the UK and USA, we offer access to an extensive network of buyers, sellers, and investors worldwide.

Recent Transactions

Our track record speaks for itself. We’ve successfully advised on a wide range of M&A deals, from small-scale acquisitions to complex cross-border transactions. Contact us for case studies or to learn more about how we’ve helped businesses like yours achieve their goals.