Solara Corporate Finance provides expert and empathetic advice to business owners looking to sell their business, buy other businesses or raise investment and debt finance.
Our model is based on partnering with a small number of businesses at any one time so that we give the most personal project mangement service as part of your team so that you are focusing on running your business.
Services
Business Sales
We have a successful track record in business disposals and maximising sales proceeds driven by our expertise in:
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Strategically positioning & shaping businesses over a multi year period for an exit event
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Negotiation of commercial terms and valuation for a sale process
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Due diligence, finance function and management preparation for sales processes
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Leveraging relationships to identify and access most suitable buyers
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Management of due diligence process
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Negotiation and legal completion of transactions
Acquisitions
We partner with businesses in their longer-term buy and build growth journey delivering value through:
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Preparing businesses to be acquisition ready and integrate acquisitions
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Identification and execution of acquisitions
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Valuation of acquisition targets
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Raising debt/equity to pay for acquisitions
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Negotiation and legal completion of transactions
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Assistance in post acquisition integration
Fundraising & Debt Advisory
Equity & Debt financing
​We have close relationships with the Irish banks, alternative lenders, Irish and international private equity and a wide network of private investors giving us access to the right funders for each case.
Debt Advisory​
We are experienced in negotiating debt restructuring agreements with banks and alternative lenders on behalf of borrowers.
John MacMahon - CEO of RESURE
"Karl took the time to understand our business, negotiate commercial terms with Fortus, manage the process from start to finish and the other advisors involved. It was great to have that level of experience and skill in our corner"
Ed Mulligan - CEO Optosafe Ireland
"I had never sold a business before or been through anything like this. It was a very different experience for me compared to running my business which concerned me at the beginning. Karl advised me to manage my company, that he would manage the process and that is exactly what happened. The deal was managed very well and the outcome was very satisfactory for both myself and the buyer. It was very reassuring for someone in my position having that experience and expertise beside me."
Quentin Gargan - Founder of Solartricity
"The business continued to grow very strongly during the process which made the transaction even more challenging, having Karl's expertise and experience to guide myself and the team through and to see how well he managed each aspect of the process gave us great comfort"
Terry McElvaney - CEO Sentinel Risk
"Having Karl's assistance during the process was very helpful, particularly as this was our first corporate finance project. I felt that we had a partner in Karl and Solara. His experience, skill and calming influence was very reassuring throughout the transaction"