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SELL YOUR BUSINESS

You only sell your business once – but we do it every day. At AAB, we look at the whole picture. We’ll help you find the right buyer, consider every tax implication, and manage the process from start to finish. With our expert support, you can move forward with confidence, knowing every detail is handled with care.

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WHAT SETS US APART IN SELLING A BUSINESS?

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Top dealmakers in Scotland for 20+ years

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Fully vetted buyers

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Minimise tax liability

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Expert guidance for successful business exits

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Confidential exit guidance

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SELLING A BUSINESS IS MORE THAN A SALE, IT'S YOUR LEGACY

You’ve dedicated years of hard work, passion, and resources to building your business, so selling it can feel overwhelming. That’s where we come in. You don’t sell your business every day, but we’ve spent years advising owners on their sale - providing practical, trusted guidance at every stage. We help you approach the sale with clarity and confidence, ensuring your business finds the right new home and you secure the best possible deal.

SELLING A COMPANY MADE EASY

We work with a wide range of business owners, from owner-managers and entrepreneurs to SMEs and large businesses, providing expert support tailored to each stage of the sale.

Our services cover every aspect of the process, including deal structuring, in-depth analysis, transaction support, negotiation with stakeholders, project management, and accurate business valuation - all designed to help you achieve a successful and smooth sale.

 

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AAB team members sitting in a meeting room

SELLING A COMPANY MADE EASY

We work with a wide range of business owners, from owner-managers and entrepreneurs to SMEs and large businesses, providing expert support tailored to each stage of the sale.

Our services cover every aspect of the process, including deal structuring, in-depth analysis, transaction support, negotiation with stakeholders, project management, and accurate business valuation - all designed to help you achieve a successful and smooth sale.

 

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Completely Confidential Support

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Minimise Tax Liability

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Comprehensive Asset Analysis

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THINKING OF SELLING YOUR COMPANY?

Understanding how to sell your company starts with addressing a few key questions:

  • What is my business worth?
  • Who will want to buy my business?
  • When is the best time to sell my business?
  • Do I need a quick business sale?
  • What does selling my business mean for taxes?

We’ll use our experience and up-to-date insights to give you objective and comprehensive answers to all of these. For example, when valuing your business, we’ll take into account not only your physical assets such as equipment, but the intangibles like future financial performance, customer base and IP.

GET REAL VALUE WHEN YOU SELL YOUR BUSINESS

We find the right buyer for your business and manage the entire process from start to finish. This includes vetting prospects, making the initial approach, preparing business plans and documents, and handling all communications and negotiations.  Whether that means selling your business in the UK or abroad, we are dedicated to finding you the right buyer and securing the best possible deal.

You might already have a prospective buyer, but selling a business in the UK often requires finding and engaging the right purchasers, preparing detailed information, and managing negotiations. 

Throughout the process, we keep you fully informed and involved, ensuring you have control over key decisions - all while you continue focusing on running your business smoothly.

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AAB Team member sitting at a desk

GET REAL VALUE WHEN YOU SELL YOUR BUSINESS

We find the right buyer for your business and manage the entire process from start to finish. This includes vetting prospects, making the initial approach, preparing business plans and documents, and handling all communications and negotiations.  Whether that means selling your business in the UK or abroad, we are dedicated to finding you the right buyer and securing the best possible deal.

You might already have a prospective buyer, but selling a business in the UK often requires finding and engaging the right purchasers, preparing detailed information, and managing negotiations. 

Throughout the process, we keep you fully informed and involved, ensuring you have control over key decisions - all while you continue focusing on running your business smoothly.

"AAB played a pivotal role as lead advisors during our management buyout. Their expertise in pre-sale planning, targeted marketing, and managing every aspect of the transaction ensured a seamless process. Their commercial and tax advice, combined with hands-on support, was outstanding. I’d highly recommend them."

CHARLIE PARKER, FINANCE DIRECTOR, JOHN LAWRIE GROUP

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SMART TAX STRATEGIES FOR SELLING A BUSINESS  

As you move towards agreeing a price and completing the sale, it’s essential to take the tax implications into account. Our advice goes beyond simply minimising liability - we consider your immediate financial needs and your lifestyle after the business has been sold. By taking this holistic approach, we help structure a sale that balances maximum profitability with an effective long-term tax strategy, giving you confidence in both the outcome and your future plans.

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER SELLING A BUSINESS?

After years of dedication to building your business and navigating the intensity of a sale, it’s natural to feel a sudden pause. This is the perfect time to reflect on your journey and the goals you set for the future.

Our personal wealth team can help you plan your finances so you and your family can enjoy the lifestyle you’ve been working towards. If you’re not ready to step back, our corporate finance team can support you in starting a new venture or acquiring a business, letting you embrace the challenge and excitement all over again.

AAB Team in the office
AAB Team in the office
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER SELLING A BUSINESS?

After years of dedication to building your business and navigating the intensity of a sale, it’s natural to feel a sudden pause. This is the perfect time to reflect on your journey and the goals you set for the future.

Our personal wealth team can help you plan your finances so you and your family can enjoy the lifestyle you’ve been working towards. If you’re not ready to step back, our corporate finance team can support you in starting a new venture or acquiring a business, letting you embrace the challenge and excitement all over again.

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Top Deal Makers

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Discreet & Confidential

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Sell to Vetted Buyers

"We were supported by the AAB team through a highly complex transaction. Their technical expertise and commercial focus were key in guiding us to a successful outcome. Their deep understanding of the deal was invaluable, and we look forward to collaborating with them on future projects."

ANDREW DONALDSON, GROUP FINANCE DIRECTOR, JAMES & SONS LIMITED

OUR EXPERIENCED TEAM

Gordon Steele, Head of Corporate Finance at AAB

GORDON STEELE

Head of Corporate Finance

Gordon Steele, Partner and Head of Deals in AAB’s Corporate Finance team, advises clients on corporate transactions including business acquisitions and sales. Based in Aberdeen, he works with clients seeking to buy or sell their business, providing expert guidance on how to sell a business efficiently and achieve the best possible outcome.


Iain Walker, Corporate Finance Partner at AAB

IAIN WALKER

Corporate Finance Partner

Based in our Glasgow office, Iain Walker is a Corporate Finance Partner with nearly 20 years’ experience helping clients sell their businesses. He brings a unique perspective from both advisory roles and time spent in an AIM-listed M&A team. As a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Business Valuer, Iain provides expert guidance on how to sell your company.

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