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Sports Direct have recently made an offer to purchase Goals Soccer Centres for just under £4million.

Ask most business owners how much their company is worth, and they will often provide an approximate figure based on a multiplier of their pre-tax profit margin.

With the recent collapse of Monarch Airlines, the global airline industry has experienced a turbulent few months. Whether it’s been the increase in global fuel prices, the United Airlines booking scandal or the United States imposing travel restrictions, the industry and its major players have come under increased scrutiny.

With news of Peugeot taking over GM’s European operations in a complex multi-billion-dollar deal, M&A analysts Plimsoll have picked out 2 other companies that are highly attractive takeover targets for very different reasons. Could they be the next big news story in the Global Car market?

A business valuation is the ultimate arbiter on whether the decisions the board makes are adding to what the company is ultimately worth. 

The latest edition of the Plimsoll UK Financial Software report shows that almost half of the companies analysed have been given a rating of ‘Strong’. Based on the Plimsoll Model, which highlights the financial health of each company over four years, the fact that such a high proportion of companies have received the highest rating is a clear indication that the industry is thriving.

In the most comprehensive survey of its kind, market analysts Plimsoll have canvassed the mood of the UK’s key business leaders as we enter the 7^th week of lockdown. The overwhelming sense is that while the damage COVID-19 has inflicted across the UK economy is going to be extensive, the majority expect to have the financial resource to make it to the other side, and most are desperate to protect their employees.

Traditionally, a typical acquisition strategy revolves around acquirers looking for a cut-price deal by preying on struggling and vulnerable businesses. The UK Food Manufacturing industry is no different.

2017 has already seen heightened acquisition activity involving UK companies and it appears to be showing no signs of slowing down.  

A movement is underway towards more ethical and sustainable business. A growing number of companies, across all sectors, are redefining how business success is measured and building a more inclusive, equitable and sustainable economy.