Acquisition criteria
We start with the business you want to build: sectors, capabilities, customers, geography, scale and the reasons for acquiring. Essential requirements are separated from preferences.
Fryer Origination / For buyers
Acquisition research
Fryer Origination researches businesses against your acquisition criteria and coordinates agreed introductions.
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Company research
We combine public-source research, our own research software and relationship-led conversations to assess relevant businesses. A business appearing in research is not an indication that it is for sale. Each candidate is reviewed against your brief before an agreed approach.
Ownership and contact permissions
Ownership, group structure and existing relationships help inform who to approach and how. Private equity ownership, a corporate parent or a complex shareholder base calls for a different conversation.
Introductions
Initial interest is explored carefully. Confidential information and buyer identity are shared only on an agreed basis, and advisers are involved where appropriate.
Completion-based remuneration
Our origination work carries no upfront fee. We receive payment only when a transaction completes, with the fee payer, scope and payment arrangements agreed in writing before work starts.
Submit a mandate or target
Send your mandate, acquisition criteria and current targets. Add a document link or paste a summary, and note any existing discussions or contact restrictions.
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