Executive Insights

A customer contract may require consent before ownership can change. Important intellectual property may not be properly documented. A key employee may have contractual issues. There may be an unresolved dispute, an unexpected liability or an obligation the buyer simply didn't know about.

Most medium-sized enterprises do not fall behind because of weak products or a lack of ambition. They fall behind because the business grows faster than the systems, processes and decisions that support it.

When investee companies under-perform, the explanation is often framed in familiar terms: market timing, competitive pressure, product fit or rapid technological change. Less frequently discussed - and often far more costly - is the impact of under-resourced leadership.

R&D tax relief is a government incentive designed to reward UK companies for investing in innovation. It applies to businesses in all industries—not just technology or scientific fields. Whether your company is developing new products, enhancing processes, or tackling complex technical challenges, you could benefit from R&D tax relief.