Sell-side M&A advisory services
Expert sell-side advisers to founders, shareholders, private equity investors and corporate groups. Selling a business is one of the most important decisions a shareholder will make. Whether you are planning a full exit, seeking a strategic partner, raising growth capital or realising value for investors, achieving the best outcome requires careful preparation, expert positioning and access to the right buyers.
Our Sell-side advisory services
Founder and Shareholder Exits
Supporting founders, entrepreneurs and shareholders through full and partial exits. Whether pursuing a founder exit, succession solution or strategic transaction, we help clients prepare for a sale process, position their business effectively and engage with the most relevant strategic acquirers, private equity investors and financial partners.
Private Equity Exits
Advising financial sponsors on private equity exit transactions, helping maximise value through competitive sale processes, targeted buyer engagement and access to a broad universe of strategic acquirers and financial investors.
Corporate Divestments and Carve-Outs
Supporting listed and privately owned corporations on corporate divestment programmes, carve-outs and the disposal of non-core assets. Our experience in complex transactions helps clients navigate operational, legal and stakeholder considerations while maximising value.
Majority and Minority Stake Transactions
Advising shareholders seeking liquidity, succession solutions, strategic partners or growth capital through majority and minority investments. We help clients identify the right counterparties and transaction structures to support long-term value creation.
International Transactions
Leveraging the global reach of Rothschild & Co to connect clients with strategic acquirers, private equity firms and investors worldwide, ensuring the broadest possible universe of potential buyers and partners.
Why work with a specialist Sell-side M&A adviser?
A successful transaction requires more than finding a buyer. It requires an adviser who understands your objectives, knows how to position your business, can create competitive tension and has access to the most relevant buyers and investors.
Our combination of sector expertise, transaction experience and global connectivity enables us to deliver a thoughtful, collaborative and highly competitive process focused on shareholder value creation and achieving the best possible outcome for our clients.
As part of Rothschild & Co, we are the only mid-market adviser able to combine deep local market knowledge with global reach, providing clients with access to opportunities typically available only to much larger organisations.
Expert counsel and hands-on practical support from Arrowpoint Advisory
Sell-side advisory has represented the core of Arrowpoint Advisory's client offering since 1976. Our clients benefit from our significant transaction experience, deep sector knowledge, the strength of our advisory team and our international presence through Rothschild & Co.
In every assignment, our team combines analytical rigour, sector expertise and hands-on execution support to deliver outstanding outcomes. Whether advising on a founder exit, private equity exit, corporate divestment or other strategic transaction, our objective remains the same: maximising shareholder value while managing the process with absolute discretion.
We orchestrate comprehensive, competitive but collaborative sale processes designed to deliver the best possible outcome for founders, shareholders, management teams and investors.
“The Arrowpoint Advisory team demonstrated an exceptional understanding of our business, the markets we operate in, and what the right deal looked like for all the shareholders. They have provided first class advice and execution support throughout, and we would like to thank them for the key role they played in delivering this great outcome.”
Chris Gibson, CEO at PEN Partnership
Our Sell-side process
Every transaction is unique, but our approach is designed to maximise shareholder value creation, minimise execution risk and deliver successful outcomes for founders, shareholders and investors.
Preparation
We work closely with management teams and shareholders to understand the business, define objectives and prepare the company for sale.
This includes:
- Strategic positioning
- Valuation assessment
- Equity story development
- Marketing materials preparation
- Transaction readiness planning
Buyer Identification and Marketing
Our sector expertise and extensive relationships allow us to identify and engage the most relevant strategic acquirers and investors.
This includes:
- Strategic buyer identification
- Private equity investor targeting
- International buyer outreach
- Confidential marketing
- NDA management
Execution
We manage a structured and competitive process, maintaining confidentiality while creating momentum and maximising competitive tension.
This includes:
- Indicative offer management
- Management presentations
- Due diligence coordination
- Negotiation of commercial terms
- Project management
Completion
We work alongside legal, financial and tax advisers to ensure a smooth and successful completion.
This includes:
- Final negotiations
- Documentation support
- Stakeholder management
- Transaction completion
- Post-deal support
Our Sell-side transactions
Frequently asked questions
What is Sell-side M&A?
Sell-side M&A involves advising shareholders on the sale of all or part of a business. This can include private company sales, founder exits, private equity exits, corporate divestments, carve-outs and minority stake transactions.
What is a founder exit?
A founder exit is a transaction that enables business owners to realise value from the company they have built. This can involve the sale of the entire business, a majority stake sale, a minority investment or a phased ownership transition.
How do I maximise the value of my business before a sale?
Preparation is critical. Buyers place value on factors such as growth potential, recurring revenues, management strength, market positioning, customer diversification and scalability. Early planning can significantly improve transaction outcomes and support stronger shareholder value creation.
How long does a Sell-side process take?
Most sell-side transactions take between six and twelve months, depending on the complexity of the business, market conditions, buyer appetite and due diligence requirements.
What types of businesses do we advise?
We advise businesses across Business Services, Consumer, Retail & Leisure, Healthcare, Industrials, Energy Transition & Infrastructure, and Telecoms, Media & Technology. Our team delivers successful mid-market M&A transactions for founders, shareholders, corporates and private equity investors.
Why choose Arrowpoint Advisory?
Our clients benefit from deep sector expertise, decades of transaction experience, extensive buyer relationships and the global reach of Rothschild & Co. We combine strategic advice with hands-on execution to help clients maximise value and achieve their objectives.
Planning an exit or strategic transaction?
Whether you are considering a founder exit, evaluating a corporate divestment, preparing for a private equity exit or exploring strategic options for future growth, our team can help you understand your options, assess value and prepare for a successful transaction.
We work with founders, shareholders, investors and corporates across the mid-market to deliver exceptional outcomes, maximise shareholder value creation and manage every stage of the process with absolute discretion.
To find out how we can assist your strategic goals and transaction requirements with absolute discretion, give us a call today on +44 (0) 20 7484 4700, or send an email to contactus@arrowpointadvisory.com.