Ipswich Thrive Business Week: Mergers & Acquisitions Masterclass

Adam Croft, Head of Deal Advisory,  is delighted to be taking part in ‘Ipswich Thrive Business Week’ by hosting a Mergers & Acquisitions Masterclass. In this highly informative workshop session, Adam will share insights and knowledge gained from decades of real-life experience in mergers and acquisitions.

Ipswich Thrive Business Week launched this year and will run between March 10th and March 18^th. The event is being organised in partnership with Ipswich Borough Council to serve as a vibrant platform to showcase the town’s dynamic local business community and help foster collaboration opportunities.

Event details | A Mergers & Acquisitions masterclass

• Date: Wednesday, March 12th, 2025
• Time: 11.30 AM – 1 PM
• Location: University of Suffolk – Room a103, Atrium Building, Ipswich IP4 1LQ

Your host

Adam Croft

With two decades of M&A experience across over 100 transactions, advising SMEs, private equity, and publicly listed clients. Adam will provide insights on acquiring for growth and maximising value when exiting a business.

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Who is this workshop for?

Whether you are seeking investment to grow, contemplating acquisitions, or learning how to maximise the value of your business for sale, we will provide guidance and real-life examples relevant to owner-managed and family-run businesses.

Topics on the agenda will include;

• Essential steps for shareholders considering exiting in 2-3 years to achieve maximum value
• Insights into why most acquisitions fail and how to avoid these common pitfalls 
• Why Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) are not the ‘silver bullet’  
• Key pitfalls on fundraising and common mistakes which reduce investor confidence

Book your place

This event is free to attend. To book, please do so via Ipswich Business Week’s Eventbrite page.

How can we help?

Considering selling your business, want to know more about succession planning or looking to grow your business? Please call 020 8221 8282 or email [email protected] and a team member will be in touch.