Testing and structuring financial models unlocks smarter decision-making by revealing risks, pressure points, and new insights, making them more reliable and strategic tools.

Pre-sale due diligence is crucial for business owners looking to sell, helping to identify potential issues, increase buyer confidence, and maximize value. A thorough review of financials, operations, legal compliance, and tax obligations ensures a smoother sale process and stronger negotiations. Moore Australia provides expert guidance to help sellers prepare and navigate due diligence, ensuring a successful transaction.

Identifying the right buyer is crucial when selling a business. Private equity seeks scalability, corporate buyers focus on strategic synergies, and private individuals prefer owner-operated businesses. Managing risks, buyer interests, and confidentiality is key to maximizing value. Moore Australia provides expert sell-side advice for a smooth, strategic, and successful sale.

The APAC mid-market M&A landscape in Q2 FY25 saw higher deal values ($22.8M median) but fewer transactions (down 3.2%), influenced by geopolitical uncertainty and economic shifts. Cross-border deals declined to 19.5%, while IT remained the top sector (22% of deals), driven by AI and semiconductor demand. Easing interest rates and economic stability are expected to boost future M&A activity.

Moore Australia is thrilled to announce the appointment of Jarron Puszet to lead Moore Australia (VIC/TAS)’s M&A division.

Personal goodwill, tied to an owner’s reputation and relationships, can reduce a business’s sale value if not transferred to the company. Buyers prefer goodwill linked to the business rather than the individual. To address this, owners can delegate client relationships, reduce day-to-day involvement, and hire key managers. These steps boost business value and performance. Moore Australia helps identify and manage personal goodwill in sale planning.

Season 6 of Shark Tank saw $4.2M invested across 20 deals, with average valuation discounts of 39.3%. Sharks favored scalable, mass-market products like Clutch Glue ($400K) and Marrowz ($200K). Our Corporate Finance Experts analyse the deals on the table. 

APAC Mid-Market M&A Activity Shows Resilience Amid Geopolitical Challenges, Moore Australia Report Finds

The sale process for a business seeking to undergo a merger and/or acquisition (M&A) is a structured and strategic approach that helps navigate complex transactions effectively. In this article we look at the stages we utilise to ensure maximising value, minimising risks, and a smooth transition of ownership for both the seller and the buyer.

 

Want to maximise the value of your business and position yourself for growth and exit opportunities? Learn why it is important to get your business Sale-Ready with this article, the first in our "Sale-Ready Series".
 

Moore Australia is pleased to publish its Q3 2024 review of APAC Mid-Market Mergers and Acquisitions.

Moore Australia is pleased to publish their Q1 2024 review of APAC Mid-Market Mergers and Acquisitions.

 

Moore Australia is pleased to publish its Q2 2024 review of APAC Mid-Market Mergers and Acquisitions.

After a 5-year hiatus, Network 10’s Shark Tank has returned to screens across Australia for its 5th edition, which ran from 28 August to 17 October 2023. Across 8 episodes, 35 brave entrepreneurs pitched their businesses for investment to a fresh panel of Sharks. Of these, 22 secured investment from one or more Sharks and 13 left with empty pockets.

Moore Australia's Corporate Finance team has analysed this season’s pitches and reveals the investment themes, dealbreakers, red flags and key learnings for Australia’s entrepreneurs.

Moore Australia congratulates Chariot Corporation for its successful listing on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX).

When is Share Trading Liquid Enough for IER Valuation? 

Moore Australia is pleased to publish their Financial Year (FY) 2023 review of APAC Mid-Market Mergers and Acquisitions.

Moore Australia congratulates DY6 Metals Ltd for its successful listing on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX).

We recently sat down with Darcy Kelly who completed a six-month internship with our Corporate Finance division based in Melbourne.

We sat down recently with Ms Devanga Amaratunga who completed a four week internship with our Corporate Finance Division in Moore Australia's Melbourne office. Devanga is a first year university student who wanted to start gaining some work experience in her chosen field of study.

With 158 deals published in Q4 we saw an average deal size $34.94M – up over $3M from Q3 highlighting increased confidence, demand and market participation. Read more in our Q4 report. 

Moore Australia congratulates Peregrine Gold Limited, for listing on the ASX earlier today.
 
“A huge congratulations to Peregrine Gold for making its debut on the ASX – an excellent milestone and pleasing result, following an oversubscribed Initial Public Offering,” says Moore Australia (WA) Managing Partner, David Tomasi.
 
“It was great to see Peregrine Gold Limited close at $0.245 - comfortably above its IPO price of $0.20,” says Moore Australia (WA) Corporate Finance Director, Peter Gray.

With a ‘new normal’ to how transactions are being executed in the post-pandemic era, Asia Pacific (APAC) is seeing a flurry of M&A activity across the region. Find out more about our Lead Advisory Services offered by the Moore Australia Corporate Finance Division, as well as how cross-border transactions in the APAC region differ and what makes them successful.

Planning and executing an effective exit strategy is not just about the outcome; it’s also about being supported by an expert team who focus on more than just financials. This successful case study demonstrates how we manage this process. 

Funding of Not-For-Profit Organisations is changing towards “in arrears” instead of "in advance”. For that reason, NFP’s may need to increase profits to sustain operations.

Looking at selling your business? If you think that agreeing on the business’ value is the hard part, think again.

Many owners overlook the question of the purchase price’s net working capital adjustments, let alone how much cash to leave in a business at the point of sale. These areas are not only complex but can often be a major source of tension towards completion of a business sale. So, while it’s best to ensure you have a skilled advisor on hand to help you navigate your way through, this article will help you understand some of the considerations involved before you head to market.

Are you ready to take your company public? Moore Stephens outlines what’s necessary to successfully transform your company from private to public.