Business acquisition advisory

A buyer’s agent for the business—not the seller.

ANND represents business purchasers under a defined acquisition mandate. We help clarify the brief, search advertised and suitable off-market opportunities, assess available information, coordinate due diligence and negotiate the commercial terms of an acquisition.

Engagement scope

Advice shaped around the mandate.

Established businesses and selected franchise resales
Owner-operators, investors and expanding business groups
Advertised opportunities and discreet market approaches
Full acquisition mandates or agreed-stage assistance

How ANND can assist

Define the acquisition brief

Set the preferred industry, location, operating model, budget, funding position, return expectations and non-negotiable criteria before approaching the market.

Search and qualify opportunities

Review advertised businesses, approach suitable operators where appropriate and screen opportunities against the agreed mandate before recommending further investigation.

Assess the available evidence

Review vendor-supplied trading information, lease terms, staffing, assets and operational dependencies at a commercial level. Items requiring confirmation are identified clearly.

Coordinate due diligence

Organise the information flow and work alongside the buyer’s accountant, solicitor, lender and other advisers. ANND does not replace their specialist advice.

Negotiate and progress

Assist with commercial terms, conditions, timing and communication through heads of agreement, contract preparation and settlement coordination.

Handover planning

Maintain a practical checklist for licences, landlord consent, training, stocktake, keys, systems and other agreed handover items.

Typical outputs

A clear record for informed decisions.

Written acquisition brief and search criteria

Opportunity shortlist with source-based observations

Information and due-diligence request list

Commercial offer and negotiation coordination

Transaction and handover checklist

ANND also acts for business sellers. Every proposed appointment is reviewed for conflicts before engagement. Where a direct conflict exists, ANND will not represent both sides of the same transaction. Financial, taxation, legal and technical advice must be obtained from appropriately qualified advisers.

Confidential discussion

Start with a practical conversation.

Tell us what you are considering. We will respond directly, review any potential conflicts and explain the relevant next steps.