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Read the latest news from Plimsoll's Research Desk for unique industry insights and business news, brought to you by our expert analysts.

260Articles published

Last updated 25 September 2026

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Five Factors That Shape Your Company’s Sale Price

Buyers want to know what your business earns, where it can grow and whether it can thrive without you. From clear accounts to dependable customers, discover five factors that shape your company’s sale price and how preparing early can strengthen your negotiating position.

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How to find acquisition targets

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How to Spot an Acquisition Target: The 9 Signals That Reveal an Attractive Deal

Most acquisition search processes fail in the same way: too many targets, too little filtering, and the wrong ones answer the phone. Plimsoll's 9-point Acquisition Score flips the process. Nine criteria, one tick each, ranking an entire industry by acquisition appeal in a single comparable number. Here's what each signal means and why it matters.

David Pattison10 min read

14 May

2026