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Sell-side M&A advisors, offering personalised exit-strategy guidance.

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What Our Clients Say...


"I have no hesitation in recommending La Salle Corporate to sell any business. 

Without them on board our business would not be sold – fact."

Rob Samuels - Owner • Technique Limited

"Over a five month period I was exceptionally impressed by Matt’s approach to the business sale and his professional manner and unwavering support throughout the whole process."

Will Humphreys - CEO • Eurofilms Extrusion Ltd

"I would like to thank La Salle for selling my business. From the time we decided to put it on the market, Matt gave me full confidence that he would sell our company."

Neil Bomford - Owner • Neil Bomford Haulage

"Matt has been absolutely critical to the success of this sale.


His ability to steer you through the very choppy waters that any deal will bring is, to me, essential for anyone about to embark on this process."

Dominic De Luca - Chairman • Premier Vanguard

"From my first meeting was clear that I was in good hands.


I made the right choice in choosing La Salle and highly recommend them and, in particular, Matt to anyone thinking of selling their business.”

Geraldine Butler - Owner • Values In Care

"Matt was able to advise where potential issues could be avoided; for example with the need for excellent legal and accounting support."

Jonathan Balfour - MD • Elite Electronic Systems

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Latest News & Deals:


By Mark Whiteside 22 Feb, 2024
The annual M&A Review, compiled by Experian MarketIQ, was released last week detailing UK M&A activity for 2023. As usual, we take a deeper look at the numbers and pick out the positive highlights that will help to navigate the M&A landscape for the coming months. To compare year-on-year figures for deal volumes and values isn’t going to produce anything we don’t already know. Nearly all sectors felt the pinch in 2023 and witnessed a decline in activity in some form. Where we believe the figures get interesting is when we look back a little further, comparing pre & post pandemic. This provides a much broader view of how each sector has grown or contracted which can help when looking forward or making plans to sell at the right time. With these latest figures we can compare a full five year period, so let’s get started… UK DEALS BY VOLUME - LAST 5 YEARS
By Mark Whiteside 30 Oct, 2023
The M&A industry trades in data and insight. So, there's an element of irony in that general opinion is summized by a limited amount of available information. Reading many articles in 2023 about the state of play in the M&A industry, and you will hear that high interest rates have made borrowing expensive, subsequently slowing the post-Covid surge in deal volumes and values. While the picture painted isn't all doom and gloom, the information used in this reporting is often limited to knowledge of the biggest deals at the top end of the market. What about the rest of the M&A markets? In a recent white paper offered by Fintech titled " The Next M&A Frontier: Navigating the Untapped Potential of the Lower Middle Market " there is a deeper dive into what is happening from both the purchasers and sellers perspective. The lower mid market (£5M-£150M revenues) accounts for around 30 times more companies than the top end (£150M+ revenues). Given the economic reasons impacting investments and borrowing, the focus for many purchasers and fund managers is to now look beyond the top 3 players in a sector and instead adopt a systematic 'buy-and-build' M&A strategy. Within the white-paper a survey was carried out detailing buyer interest (number of approaches made), and a separate survey of seller interest (willingness to have a conversation with an acquirer). When overlaying the results, the companies with the highest number of approaches ($50-100M revenue range), were the least willing to engage in conversation. Instead it was the $20-50M revenue bracket of companies that were more open to entertaining the idea.
By Mark Whiteside 22 Aug, 2023
The latest Experian Market IQ Report was published recently, detailing UK M&A activity for H1-2023. At first glance, the reporting doesn't look too encouraging but the lack of 'mega deals' (worth £5bn+) is a huge contributing factor. Let's look at the numbers... With inflation and rising interest rates hitting the headlines on a daily basis, it's no surprise the impact this would have on the UK M&A market as a whole. At the larger end of the market there have been significantly fewer transactions and lower deal values being achieved during H1. Let's look at Volume and Value by industry below:
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Covid-19 - M&A activity continues despite pandemic...

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Introducing La Salle Corporate.

La Salle Corporate advise individuals, shareholders, and companies on their exit strategies. 
Based on experience, we deliver in-depth market knowledge and advice to ensure our clients are making the correct decision for their future.

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UK Deals by Industry

(Deal Volumes & Values YTD Q3-2023)

Infocomms: 1,191 Deals
Deal Value £38bn
Deal Value £38bn
Professional Services: 1,090 Deals
Deal Value £19.7bn
Deal Value £19.7bn
Manufacturing: 953 Deals
Deal Value £53.3bn
Deal Value £53.3bn
Wholesale & Retail: 812 Deals
Deal Value £40.8bn
Deal Value £40.8bn
Financial Services: 655 Deals
Deal Value £46.5bn
Deal Value £46.5bn
Support Services: 474 Deals
Deal Value £11.6bn
Deal Value £11.6bn
Construction: 343 Deals
Deal Value £2.4bn
Deal Value £2.4bn
Health: 286 Deals
Deal Value £2.6bn
Deal Value £2.6bn
Real Estate: 200 Deals
Deal Value £10.7bn
Deal Value £10.7bn
Transport: 143 Deals
Deal Value £9.3bn
Deal Value £9.3bn

Our Reputation


We pride ourselves on developing working relationships based on truly understanding our clients needs, both professionally and personally.
This approach naturally paves the way to positivity, mutual respect, and a healthy working relationship.
These values have been instilled since day one, allowing our reputation to speak volumes.

Experienced

Selling corporate-level companies since 1986

Flexible

More than just a "one size fits all" approach

Knowledgeable

Providing a wide reach of buyers & investors

Discreet

Our unique approach assures discretion at every stage

Free Resources...


Never miss an introduction opportunity.

Our Business Buyer Alert service is completely free.  Provide us with your company size & sector information and we will notify you when a buyer or investor is looking to acquire in your sector.

This mailing list could change your life.

Our mailing list is packed with monthly M&A advice, news, and deals along with helpful, digestible guides on preparing your business for a sale or exit.  There are additional resources to keep you up to date on the latest changes in the M&A sector which could impact your company sale.

Our Free Guide to Selling a Company.

A great starting point if you want to find out more about the selling process.  Learn about how we (as sell-side advisors) position ourselves in the market to represent you and your company.  Also, discover a variety of deal types to suit your individual personal and professional circumstances.

  • Business Buyer Alerts

    Never miss an introduction opportunity.


    Our Business Buyer Alert service is completely free.  Provide us with your company size & sector information and we will notify you when a buyer or investor is looking to acquire in your sector.


    LEARN MORE

  • The Mailing List

    This mailing list could change your life.


    Our mailing list is packed with monthly M&A advice, news, and deals along with helpful, digestible guides on preparing your business for a sale or exit.  There are additional resources to keep you up to date on the latest changes in the M&A sector which could impact your company sale.


    LEARN MORE

  • Guide to Selling a Company

    Your Free Guide to Selling a Company.


    A great starting point if you want to find out more about the selling process.  Learn about how we (as sell-side advisors) position ourselves in the market to represent you and your company.  Also, discover a variety of deal types to suit your individual personal and professional circumstances.


    LEARN MORE

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