Enter what you know about the target. Carry financials directly from Business Hunter for best results.
Optional — enables verification stamp
£
£
Post-adjustment figure from Business Hunter
£
Clean exit
Staying involved post-sale
Flexible / unknown
BADR likely applicable — seller may qualify for 10% CGT rate
Your Buyer Position
£
Cash or equity you can deploy at completion
£
Confirmed or indicative borrowing available
Share purchase
Asset purchase
TBD / adviser to recommend
Step 02 of 05
Valuation Model
£
Adjust below asking if the valuation supports it
Transaction Costs
£
Typically £15k–£40k for UK SME deals
%
% of agreed price. Typically 2–5%
Downside Sensitivity
What does the deal look like if EBITDA underperforms post-acquisition? The multiple you need to believe in rises as earnings fall.
Step 03 of 05
Deal Structure
Cash at Completion
60%
Paid to seller on the day the deal completes. The floor of any credible offer.
Vendor Loan Note (VLN)
20%
Seller lends a portion back — repaid over term. Reduces day-1 cash out and aligns post-close incentives.
Deferred Consideration
10%
Fixed amount paid at a future date. Not performance-contingent — certainty for the seller.
Earnout
10%
Contingent on post-sale performance. Bridges valuation gaps between buyer and seller.
Deal balance
100%
✓ Balanced
Step 04 of 05
Offer Positions
Three anchored positions from your sector multiple range and normalised EBITDA. Frame your entire negotiation — not just the opening bid.
Step 05 of 05
Heads of Terms
AI-generated UK Heads of Terms. Structured for solicitor review — not for use as a legal document without professional sign-off.
Ready to generate. The Deal Desk will produce a structured UK term sheet covering all payment components, conditions precedent, exclusivity, restrictive covenants, and recommended next steps.
Drafting heads of terms…
✓ Heads of Terms Generated
⚠ This document is a working draft produced by Hunter Suite's Deal Desk. It does not constitute legal advice. Review with a qualified solicitor before use or distribution.
