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Due Diligence is the most complex and time-consuming part of M&A transactions, anticipating issues and solutions increases the odds that your deal will succeed.

Heads of Terms documents are essential for defining the scope of a business transaction and ensuring everyone is on the same page. This guide explains how HoTs work and why you should have one.

One crucial aspect of an M&A deal is the purchase agreement, which, once signed, finalises your deal. Here’s what you need to do about these documents.

“Automating business processes helps to remove the existing owner from the business while enhancing the value proposition for potential buyers,” says Hilton Smythe CEO Gareth Smyth.

Successful deals depend on treading carefully through every step. In 2024, the Letter of Intent (LOI) remains as relevant as ever. But what is an M&A LOI, and how can they benefit your deal?

If you believe now is the time to write the next chapter in your business’s story, here’s what you must know about the Letter of Intent process.