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For many Irish SME owners, due diligence is seen as the final step before a sale completes. In reality, it is the stage where deals are tested, reshaped and, in some cases, abandoned altogether. Buyers do not carry out due diligence to confirm what they have been told. They use it to verify,…
Earn outs and deferred consideration are often presented as solutions to valuation gaps. In practice, they are compromises. They allow deals to proceed where buyer and seller expectations do not fully align. Understanding the implications is critical. An earn out links part of the sale price to future performance. This can be attractive where there…
Earn outs and deferred consideration are often presented as solutions to valuation gaps. In practice, they are compromises. They allow deals to proceed where buyer and seller expectations do not fully align.
Understanding the implications is critical.
An earn out links part of the sale price to futu…
Family businesses often carry strengths that other businesses do not. Strong relationships, long-term thinking and a shared sense of purpose can create resilience and stability. However, these same factors can introduce complexity when it comes to succession. The challenge is not simply transferring ownership. It is managing expectations, relationships and control. One of the most…
Family businesses often carry strengths that other businesses do not. Strong relationships, long-term thinking and a shared sense of purpose can create resilience and stability. However, these same factors can introduce complexity when it comes to succession.
The challenge is not simply transferring…
Shareholder disputes rarely begin with major disagreements. More often, they develop gradually through misalignment, unclear expectations and poor communication. By the time the issue becomes visible, the damage is often already underway. For Irish SMEs, the impact can be significant. The immediate effect is usually operational. Decision making slows or stops. Strategic initiatives are delayed.…
Shareholder disputes rarely begin with major disagreements. More often, they develop gradually through misalignment, unclear expectations and poor communication. By the time the issue becomes visible, the damage is often already underway.
For Irish SMEs, the impact can be significant.
The immediate…
For many Irish business owners, selling shares in their company is the moment where years of work are finally realised financially. Yet it is also one of the most misunderstood stages of the business lifecycle. The focus is often placed on achieving the highest possible price, but in practice, what matters is the amount retained…
For many Irish business owners, selling shares in their company is the moment where years of work are finally realised financially. Yet it is also one of the most misunderstood stages of the business lifecycle. The focus is often placed on achieving the highest possible price, but in practice, what…
When planning an exit, Irish business owners are often faced with a fundamental decision: sell to an external buyer or pursue a management buyout. Both routes can deliver value, but they differ significantly in structure, risk and outcome. A third-party sale typically involves selling to a trade buyer or investor. This route can maximise price,…