Sell-Side Transaction Support

FN Consulting provides independent analytical and project support to business owners, management teams and organisations considering a sale, disposal, succession transaction or other strategic exit.

Services can be tailored to the requirements of each business and may complement the work of management teams, shareholders and external professional advisers.

1. Exit Strategy & Divestment Planning

Support with exit planning, succession considerations, buyer profiling, strategic-options analysis and preparation for a potential transaction.

2. Financial Analysis & Business Assessment

Financial analysis to help management and shareholders understand business performance, key value drivers and transaction-related financial considerations.

3. Financial Modelling & Valuation

Financial modelling and valuation analysis using techniques including DCF valuation, comparable-company analysis, precedent transactions, three-statement modelling, merger modelling, LBO modelling and scenario analysis

4. Vendor Due Diligence Support

Support in preparing a business for buyer scrutiny through identification of potential risks, issues and value drivers. Coordination with management teams and specialist advisers where appropriate.

5. Business Improvement & Value Creation

Support in identifying opportunities to strengthen business performance, improve operational efficiency and enhance value ahead of a potential transaction.

6. Sale Preparation & Transaction Materials

Support in preparing and organising transaction-related information, financial information and management materials for potential buyers and advisers.

7. Transaction Assessment & Deal Support

Analytical support relating to transaction structure, commercial considerations, transaction risks and decision-making. FN Consulting works alongside legal, tax and other specialist advisers where required.

8. M&A Project Management & Transaction PMO

Project-management support across transaction workstreams, including planning, governance, stakeholder coordination, reporting, due-diligence support and transaction coordination.

9. Data Analysis & Transaction Analytics

Excel, Power BI and transaction-analysis support, including financial analysis, scenario modelling, management reporting and presentation of transaction-related information.

Market intelligence and research may incorporate information obtained through platforms such as Bloomberg, Capital IQ and PitchBook, alongside broader market and industry research where available.

AN INTEGRATED APPROACH

Preparing a business for sale involves multiple interconnected workstreams. FN Consulting can provide support across individual areas or assist with coordination across the wider transaction process.

The focus is on delivering structured analysis, practical project support, effective stakeholder coordination and clear communication while working alongside management teams and specialist advisers where appropriate.

DISCUSS A POTENTIAL SALE

If you are considering selling a business, undertaking a disposal, planning for succession or exploring strategic alternatives, FN Consulting would welcome an initial conversation to understand your objectives and explore where independent analytical and project support may be helpful.