SUPPORT IN ACQUIRING A COMPANY

EXPERT M&A ADVISORY

From financing acquisitions to navigating intricate negotiations, our M&A advisory team is here to help. We guide you to avoid pitfalls, streamline the process, and capture maximum value from every transaction, whether you’re buying, selling, or merging. Partner with experts who make M&A simple, strategic, and successful.

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WHAT SETS OUR MERGER AND ACQUISITION SERVICES APART?

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Accurate business valuations

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Strategic deal structuring

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Deep-dive analysis

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Speciality in management buy-outs

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Seamless project management

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YOUR TRUSTED M AND A ADVISOR

Whether you’re preparing for a business acquisition, raising funds, buying in, or selling out, the merger and acquisition process can be complex, risky, and time-consuming. That’s where we come in.

As experienced M&A advisors and a leading M&A advisory firm, we guide you through every step - from financing acquisitions to M&A due diligence, ensuring a smooth, efficient, and successful outcome. Our proven M&A consulting expertise helps you navigate the entire M&A process, avoid common pitfalls, and maximise value.

Relax. We’ve been there, done that, and delivered results for clients across all types of merge and acquisition scenarios. With us on your side, you can trust that your deal will achieve the right outcome.

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Decades of experience

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Helped 750+ clients sell

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Powerful negotiation

PREPARE FOR SALE WITH EXPERT GUIDANCE IN FINANCING ACQUISITIONS

You’ve invested years building your business, now it’s time to get the value you deserve. Our expert M&A consulting team helps you prepare for sale with the right strategy, timing, and confidentiality to protect your interests.

As one of the leading M&A advisory firms, we manage every step of the M&A process, from M&A due diligence to identifying and negotiating with qualified buyers. Our hands-on project management ensures a smooth transaction, coordinating seamlessly with legal teams and financing acquisitions when needed.

Whether selling your own company or divesting part of a group, we’ll guide you every step of the way toward a successful, stress-free sale that truly reflects your hard work.

 

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PREPARE FOR SALE WITH EXPERT GUIDANCE IN FINANCING ACQUISITIONS

You’ve invested years building your business, now it’s time to get the value you deserve. Our expert M&A consulting team helps you prepare for sale with the right strategy, timing, and confidentiality to protect your interests.

As one of the leading M&A advisory firms, we manage every step of the M&A process, from M&A due diligence to identifying and negotiating with qualified buyers. Our hands-on project management ensures a smooth transaction, coordinating seamlessly with legal teams and financing acquisitions when needed.

Whether selling your own company or divesting part of a group, we’ll guide you every step of the way toward a successful, stress-free sale that truly reflects your hard work.

 



 

 “The AAB team provided exceptional support during our largest acquisition to date. Their collaborative approach, expert advice, and drive enabled us to successfully complete the acquisition of Stewart Milne Timber Systems and syndicated debt financing in record time. Their contribution was integral to the success of the deal.” 

ANDREW DONALDSON, GROUP FINANCE DIRECTOR, JAMES DONALDSON & SONS LIMITED

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COMPREHENSIVE M&A DUE DILIGENCE FOR CONFIDENT DECISIONS

Growth through acquisition can be one of the fastest ways to expand your business - if you choose the right opportunity. Our market insight, experience, and objective guidance help ensure every decision is sound and strategically aligned.

As one of the leading M&A advisory firms, we’ll develop a tailored acquisition strategy and guide you through every stage of the merger and acquisition process. From pricing and valuation to M&A due diligence, financial modelling, and deal structuring, our expert mergers and acquisitions advisors handle it all.

Our comprehensive M&A consulting and project management keep the entire M&A process on track - coordinating negotiations, funding, legal teams, and completion. With our merger and acquisition consultants by your side, you can move forward confidently and make your next deal a true success.

Reach out to us today for expert M&A advisory services and discover how we make acquisitions smoother, smarter, and more rewarding.

 

COMPREHENSIVE M&A DUE DILIGENCE FOR CONFIDENT DECISIONS

Growth through acquisition can be one of the fastest ways to expand your business - if you choose the right opportunity. Our market insight, experience, and objective guidance help ensure every decision is sound and strategically aligned.

As one of the leading M&A advisory firms, we’ll develop a tailored acquisition strategy and guide you through every stage of the merger and acquisition process. From pricing and valuation to M&A due diligence, financial modelling, and deal structuring, our expert mergers and acquisitions advisors handle it all.

Our comprehensive M&A consulting and project management keep the entire M&A process on track - coordinating negotiations, funding, legal teams, and completion. With our merger and acquisition consultants by your side, you can move forward confidently and make your next deal a true success.

Reach out to us today for expert M&A advisory services and discover how we make acquisitions smoother, smarter, and more rewarding.

 

 

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TRUSTED BY 750+ BUSINESSES

PRACTICAL GUIDANCE ON RAISING FUNDS FOR M&A

When you’ve identified the right opportunity for buying an established business, securing the right funding is critical. Our experienced mergers and acquisitions advisors can help you access the capital you need to make your move with confidence.

Through our extensive network and expert M&A advisory services, we help you raise equity or debt via multiple routes and advise on the structure best aligned with your goals. Whether you’re working with acquisition companies or pursuing your own acquisitions strategy, we’ll ensure your funding plan supports long-term success.

Our deep understanding of your business, finances, and objectives allows us to shape a sustainable M&A strategy that balances growth with stability.

 

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PRACTICAL GUIDANCE ON RAISING FUNDS FOR M&A

When you’ve identified the right opportunity for buying an established business, securing the right funding is critical. Our experienced mergers and acquisitions advisors can help you access the capital you need to make your move with confidence.

Through our extensive network and expert M&A advisory services, we help you raise equity or debt via multiple routes and advise on the structure best aligned with your goals. Whether you’re working with acquisition companies or pursuing your own acquisitions strategy, we’ll ensure your funding plan supports long-term success.

Our deep understanding of your business, finances, and objectives allows us to shape a sustainable M&A strategy that balances growth with stability.

 

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Experts in complex business acquisition

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Comprehensive M&A due diligence

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Proven success in corporate M&A

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EXPERT CORPORATE M&A GUIDANCE FOR YOUR BUY-OUT

A buy-out can take months, so it’s important to confirm its viability early. Even if you know the business, we ensure its plan and budgets are on track while project managing the transition to minimise disruption.

Our corporate M&A advisors help build the investment case, connect you with financial backers, structure capital, and negotiate the deal. We also guide governance, management packages, and shareholder agreements for a smooth small business acquisition or larger buy-out.

Whether acquiring a company or seeking expert merger & acquisition services, our M&A business advisors and mergers and acquisitions firms will guide you every step of the way.

 

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EXPERT CORPORATE M&A GUIDANCE FOR YOUR BUY-OUT

A buy-out can take months, so it’s important to confirm its viability early. Even if you know the business, we ensure its plan and budgets are on track while project managing the transition to minimise disruption.

Our corporate M&A advisors help build the investment case, connect you with financial backers, structure capital, and negotiate the deal. We also guide governance, management packages, and shareholder agreements for a smooth small business acquisition or larger buy-out.

Whether acquiring a company or seeking expert merger & acquisition services, our M&A business advisors and mergers and acquisitions firms will guide you every step of the way.

 

“AAB has been instrumental in supporting our business growth. Their Corporate Finance team has helped identify acquisition targets and managed deals from start to finish, while their comprehensive accounting and tax services ensure compliance and effective planning.”

ALAN MERCHANT, DIRECTOR, CONTRACT SOLUTIONS (GRAMPIAN) LIMITED

OUR EXPERIENCED M&A ADVISORY TEAM

Gordon Steele, Head of Corporate Finance at AAB

GORDON STEELE

Head of Corporate Finance

Gordon Steele leads AAB’s Corporate Finance team in Aberdeen, specialising in M&A advisory and business valuations. He works closely with clients seeking to understand the true value of their company, providing expert guidance on accurate company valuations to support mergers and acquisitions, strategic decisions, and dispute resolution. Gordon combines deep market knowledge with practical insight, helping clients make confident, value-driven decisions throughout the M&A process.

 

Iain Walker, Corporate Finance Partner at AAB

IAIN WALKER

Corporate Finance Partner

Based in our Glasgow office, Iain Walker is a seasoned M&A and corporate finance advisor with nearly 20 years’ experience in business valuations. Drawing on his advisory background and time in an AIM-listed M&A team, Iain has deep insight into what drives value in a business. As a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Business Valuer, he supports clients with accurate company valuations and strategic guidance, helping them navigate mergers and acquisitions, sales, acquisitions, succession planning, and growth with confidence.

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