Round Table: Your First Acquisition

What you should know before agreeing to a deal. 

Acquiring another business can accelerate growth, open new markets, and strengthen your capabilities. But the success of an acquisition is often determined long before the deal is completed. 

Join our round table discussion exploring the strategic conversations founders should be having before agreeing on Heads of Terms, and the questions that can make the difference between a successful acquisition and an expensive mistake. 

Hosted by James Nightingale, M&A advisor and Partner at Ward Hadaway, this session is designed for entrepreneurs who have been through the process, are considering growth through acquisition, and are interested in understanding how experienced acquirers approach opportunities. 

Rather than focusing on the legal process itself, we'll explore the commercial thinking that sits behind successful acquisitions. From understanding strategic fit and assessing risk to recognising potential challenges before committing to a deal, this is an opportunity to learn from the experiences of fellow entrepreneurs and discuss what really matters to make the deal a success. 

The Conversation
Topics we are likely to explore include: 

• What should entrepreneurs establish before agreeing on Heads of Terms? 
• How do you know whether a business is the right strategic fit? 
• What questions should be answered before progressing a deal? 
• What are the biggest risks founders should be aware of? 
• What warning signs should you look for early in the process? 
• How can the right preparation increase the likelihood of a successful acquisition? 
  
  

What You’ll Take Away
Whether acquisition is something you're actively considering or simply want to understand better, this discussion will provide practical insight into the decisions that shape successful deals. You'll leave with a clearer understanding of the questions to ask before agreeing to an acquisition, the risks to consider at the outset, and why the strongest deals are often built on good preparation rather than good negotiation. 

The Small Print 
Our round tables are shaped by the insights and experiences of attendees, so while we aim to cover the topics above, we may also dive into other related areas during the session. 

This event is exclusively for entrepreneurial members of the Forum. No guests or substitutions.

Places are non-transferable. If you need to cancel, please let us know in advance so we can offer your place to someone else.

We may share attendee names, job titles and companies with our event partners and other attendees, for networking purposes connected to this event. Should you wish to remove yourself from any delegate lists please let us know upon booking by emailing info@entrepreneursforum.net.