A billion-pound year: Hazlewoods Corporate Finance team’s 2024 M&A success
It's been a busy year for the corporate finance team at one of Gloucestershire's biggest accountancy businesses, Hazlewoods, which has revealed its part in £1.2 billion of deals in 2024.
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Hazlewoods corporate finance team is pleased to report that it has completed mergers and acquisition (M&A) transactions worth more than £1.2 billion in 2024.
Comprising various forms of business sales, acquisitions, and growth funding for company expansion, the significant milestone was achieved with 134 deals across multiple sectors.
This represents a significant year-on-year increase for the team in both the volume and value of transactions, with the number of deals rising by 20 per cent compared to 2023.
While 20 per cent of the transactions related to companies based in the South West, 80 per cent of the deals had a national or overseas buyer or seller.
Richard Dade, Hazlewoods Corporate Finance Partner, said: “Our achievement in 2024 is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and unparalleled expertise of our growing Corporate Finance team, which now numbers close to 50 professionals.
“Reaching over £1 billion in deals not only underscores our commitment to excellence but also demonstrates our ability to adapt and deliver quality tailored advice and support across a diverse range of sectors.
“We look forward to continuing to drive growth and supporting our clients’ ambitions.”
As well as sustained transactions in the wider market, our Corporate Finance team advised on a notable volume of deals in key sector specialisms, including health, social care, and specialist education, veterinary, dental, pharmacy, insurance brokers, legal, and technology.
Hazlewoods corporate finance director, Rich Grover, said: “This achievement is a reflection of the collective effort and strategic vision of our team, with the transactions contributing to job creation and retention, economic growth, and stability across the regions.
“Whilst the wider economic environment is not without its challenges, 2025 looks set to be an excellent year for M&A as buyers and sellers now have clarity on the taxation landscape.
“Significant appetite for acquisitions remains from Private Equity houses who are keen to deploy cash and trade buyers looking to consolidate market share.
“As business owners take stock of their circumstances at the beginning of the year, many are looking at growth capital or exit opportunities and we are experiencing a high number of enquiries.”
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