OUR PROCESS
A straightforward process. No theatre. No auction.
Most owners expect a complicated process. Ours is not. We move at a pace that suits you, with clarity at every stage.
Springbok acquires businesses through a direct, confidential process, typically from first call to completion in weeks, not months. There are no intermediaries, no auction rounds, and no surprises.
STEP BY STEP
From first conversation to completion
No auctions. No uncertainty. A clear, confidential path, on your terms.
1
Initial Conversation
A 30-minute confidential call. No NDA required at this stage. Both sides decide whether there is a fit worth exploring.
2
Mutual NDA & Information Sharing
We sign a mutual NDA before requesting any confidential data. You share 3 years of accounts. We return a non-binding indicative offer within 5 working days.
3
Heads of Terms
Headline price, deal structure, and key conditions, agreed in plain English. We do not re-trade once terms are agreed.
4
Due Diligence
Typically 30-45 days. Financial, legal, and operational review. We minimise disruption to your team and daily operations.
5
Legal & Completion
Plain English SPA. No hidden clauses. Funds transferred on completion day.
6
Transition & Continuity
The business continues under its own name. We focus on operational improvement, team stability, and long-term growth.
WHAT IT FEELS LIKE
What the process actually feels like
The mechanics matter. So does the experience. Here is what working with us actually feels like at each stage.
A real conversation, not a pitch
The first call is a conversation, not a sales process. No script. No qualifying questions designed to filter you out. Just a direct exchange about your business and what you are trying to achieve.
No black box, no surprises
When we make an offer, we explain the reasoning behind it. You see the assumptions. You see the maths. You can challenge any of it. We do not present numbers and ask you to trust them.
Confidential at every stage
Nothing leaves the room. Not your numbers, not the conversation, not the fact that we are talking. If you decide not to proceed, the information you have shared is destroyed and the NDA stands.
FUNDING CERTAINTY
When We Make an Offer, the Capital Is Already in Place
One of the worst experiences a seller can have is spending months in the process, sharing sensitive information, preparing their team for a transition and then the buyer cannot complete.
We are not a fund raising capital between deals. We are not dependent on external financing. When we make you an offer, the funds are there.
Speed and price are always a trade-off
We are honest about this. Selling quickly and selling for the absolute maximum are rarely the same thing. Our role is to offer a fair price with certainty, not to promise something we cannot deliver.
If maximising price is your only priority, an auction process may suit you better. If certainty, speed, and knowing your business is in safe hands matters more, we should talk.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Honest timeline expectations
INITIAL OFFER
5 working days
After receiving basic financials
We explain our reasoning. No black box, no take-it-or-leave-it number.
DUE DILIGENCE
30-45 days
Proportionate to deal complexity
We minimise disruption. Most of this happens between us and your accountant.
COMPLETION
8-12 weeks typical
From first call to funds transferred
Plain English SPA. Funds transferred on completion. The business continues as normal from day one.
The best way to know if this is right for you is to talk
A 30-minute confidential call. No NDA needed at this stage. No preparation. Just a conversation.
If after that conversation you decide we are not the right buyer, we will tell you who is.
Or call us directly: 0151 200 0000
