The Corporate Finance Network

October 2025

Network Opportunities.

Bringing you the latest merger and acquisition opportunities.

As we enter the final quarter of 2025, UK dealmaking sentiment has been mixed. According to City AM, many corporate finance professionals have expressed concern about “muted activity” in parts of the market, citing cautious investor behaviour and slower decision-making among large corporates.

However, despite this broader cooling, activity across the owner-managed business segment remains stable. Member firms within The Corporate Finance Network continue to report consistent levels of engagement, with entrepreneurs pursuing transactions driven by succession planning, funding requirements and strategic partnerships. This resilience highlights the underlying strength of the SME market, one that continues to underpin regional growth and long-term value creation.

In this edition, as always, we have highlighted some of our member firms’ recently completed deals and listed current opportunities for businesses for sale or wanted. Please do get in touch if you would like any further details.

Kirsty McGregor, Chairman


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This document is exempt from Section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 under Article 62
(sale of a body corporate) of the financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (financial promotion) Order 2001