Sell-side M&A Advisory Services

If you are looking to maximise the value of a business in the most discreet, thoughtful and efficient way, we are widely considered to be the experts.

We deliver hands-on, full-service sell-side mergers and acquisitions (M&A) strategies for private company owners, financial sponsors and blue-chip corporates across our core sectors.

Our Sell-side advisory services

Our clients benefit from our significant experience, specialist resource and deep sector knowledge, as well as our global reach as an integral part of Rothschild & Co.

We will guide and support you with:

  • Deep financial analysis of the candidate business
  • Insights into sector-specific M&A trends and achievable valuations
  • Identifying and engaging with the most qualified transaction partners
  • Negotiating and gathering Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) to ensure that we maintain complete confidentiality
  • Positioning the opportunity optimally and creating articulate and accessible Confidential Information Memorandums (CIMs)
  • Managing a discreet competitive sale process, managing information flow on a ‘need to know’ basis
  • Obtaining indicative offers for your business and negotiating detailed transaction terms
  • Project managing the process to a successful conclusion, overseeing your advisory team

Corporate ‘Carve-outs’

As experts in complex carve-out transactions for major corporate groups, we draw on the unrivalled technical resources and capabilities across our team of experts.

Our CMA and Public Company mergers and acquisitions capabilities provide clients with access to specialist support, leveraging our deep experience of dealing with regulators.

We can also assist you in areas such as foreign direct investment and specific regulated markets – including serving as a monitoring and divestiture trustee.

Expert counsel and hands-on practical support from Arrowpoint Advisory

Sell-side advice has represented the core of our client offering since Arrowpoint Advisory’s inception in 1976. Our clients benefit from our significant experience, deep sector knowledge, the bench strength of our advisory team, and our international presence with over 50 offices in more than 40 countries.

In every assignment, our team delivers proven technical expertise, meaningful hands-on support and analytical rigour. We orchestrate a comprehensive, competitive but collaborative process to help our clients achieve the best possible outcomes.

Our services

Sell-side

Maximise the value of your business with tailored, hands-on sell-side advisory that aligns with your goals. Whether you’re a private company owner, financial sponsor, or corporate entity, our deep industry expertise and global connections ensure a smooth, competitive process that yields optimal results. From managing complex carve-outs to navigating regulated markets, we offer the insights, resources, and strategic support needed to help you achieve a successful sale.

Achieve your growth ambitions with tailored acquisition strategies designed for corporates, financial sponsors, and portfolio companies. Our expert support includes everything from bid assistance in competitive processes to advising on associated fundraising, leveraging deep industry insights and an extensive network to help secure successful acquisitions.

Gain expert guidance on securing the funding your business needs with customised debt advisory solutions. Our extensive lender relationships and market expertise allow us to arrange competitive debt structures quickly and discreetly—whether for standalone debt raising or tailored support within sell-side M&A processes.

Explore your strategic options—from public listings to private investments or exits—with tailored guidance that aligns with your goals. Our independent advisory and feasibility assessments help you focus on the choices that best meet your aspirations, ensuring a clear path forward without compromise.

Receive expert support in critical, high-stakes scenarios, including management buyouts and reinvestments alongside new private equity partners in secondary buyouts. We work closely with management teams and boards to ensure your interests are protected and aligned, helping you navigate complex transitions with confidence.

Navigate accelerated M&A, refinancing, and debt restructuring with confidence, guided by our experienced Special Situations team. With expertise in debt-for-equity swaps and balance sheet restructurings, we support businesses facing temporary challenges or seeking to optimise their capital structure, regardless of transaction size or ownership complexity.