<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Symmetry Corporate Finance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Symmetry Corporate Finance specializes in top-tier Corporate Finance and Business Sales services for SME and Mid-Market business owners across the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.symmetrycf.co.uk/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:53:41 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.symmetrycf.net/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[How financial reporting can make or break a sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[When preparing a business for sale, most owners focus on the obvious value drivers: growing revenue, improving profitability, strengthening their brand and securing new customers. While these are all important factors in achieving a successful transaction, one of the most influential elements is often overlooked – the quality of financial reporting.
]]></description><link>https://www.symmetrycf.net/post/financial-reporting</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a884abf023ad9e6d7ff6ab3</guid><category><![CDATA[Insights]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:04:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e2d23f_0e2898f9eb694ca5a4d6ac165d3cece9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rhia Thomas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is it time to exit your business?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is it time to exit your business? Are you holding on just a little too long? In this blog we explore reasons it is worth the wait and when to start preparing to exit your business.]]></description><link>https://www.symmetrycf.net/post/is-it-time-to-exit-your-business</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a58f06cd132248effd8cd6a</guid><category><![CDATA[Insights]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:10:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e2d23f_11dff9c0bd124176a479fa0932453305~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rhia Thomas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our First Tech Founders Forum]]></title><description><![CDATA[We recently hosted our first Symmetry tech founders forum. This was an opportunity to bring together like-minded business owners to discuss how to maximise the value of their business in an AI-disrupted market. ]]></description><link>https://www.symmetrycf.net/post/our-first-tech-founders-forum</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2c2dc344c7bef1d02e05b9</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:10:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e2d23f_fe1dd0897ec34b5c86577b6bdd33be69~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jonathan Tate</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[JBA Consulting and Milestone Transport Planning Announce Strategic Partnership]]></title><description><![CDATA[Symmetry is pleased to announce that we acted in partnership with Fivefold Associates  as  advisors to the shareholders of Milestone Transport Planning (MTP)  on their new strategic partnership with JBA Consulting.  This partnership brings together more than 50 years of combined expertise  across transport planning, environmental consultancy, engineering, water management and climate resilience, strengthening the joint capability to deliver integrated, future‑ready infrastructure solutions...]]></description><link>https://www.symmetrycf.net/post/jba-consulting-and-milestone-transport-planning-announce-strategic-partnership</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b2aba0a7843f58b681bd97</guid><category><![CDATA[Transactions]]></category><category><![CDATA[Insights]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:12:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/29f2faf621bf40e4b92ca52cfd7e9cdc.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jonathan Tate</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Symmetry Advises on the sale of RWS Web Solutions to TRACK7 Technology Group]]></title><description><![CDATA[Symmetry Advises on the sale of RWS Web Solutions to TRACK7 Technology Group]]></description><link>https://www.symmetrycf.net/post/rws-sale-track7</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a6f067b220091e29d7cf9d</guid><category><![CDATA[Transactions]]></category><category><![CDATA[Insights]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:44:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e2d23f_030f43809e40452b9c873e56cb01cca1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jonathan Tate</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thinking of selling your business in 2026? Read this first.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Looking to sell your business in 2026? Read this first to understand if this year is the right time. ]]></description><link>https://www.symmetrycf.net/post/2026-market-outlook</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6995e07abd1e38a23b7f0b94</guid><category><![CDATA[Insights]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:05:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e2d23f_3130cbb318d94a9bbda3601d43ab4428~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jonathan Tate</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Symmetry Advises Overloop Ltd on their sale to DataArt Inc]]></title><description><![CDATA[Symmetry Corporate Finance have advised the shareholders of Overloop Ltd on their sale to DataArt Inc.   New York, USA and London, UK, February 4, 2026 — DataArt, a global software engineering firm that delivers breakthrough data, analytics, and AI platforms, today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Overloop, a London-based boutique software engineering firm with deep expertise in music industry technology and product management. Overloop brings client-embedded product...]]></description><link>https://www.symmetrycf.net/post/sale-of-overloop-ltd-to-dataart-inc</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6995d75c9910c1b83a6a3ec5</guid><category><![CDATA[Transactions]]></category><category><![CDATA[Insights]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:18:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_3bc0a742dcc54a698a440056823c715f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jonathan Tate</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Ways To Kill Your Business Sale Transaction Faster Than A Turkey on Christmas Eve (and how to avoid them)]]></title><description><![CDATA[What are 5 common ways to kill your business sale? In this blog we discuss ways people often kill a sale and how to avoid them.]]></description><link>https://www.symmetrycf.net/post/5-ways-to-kill-your-business-sale</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69454b313ab38da7fa5c8579</guid><category><![CDATA[Insights]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:07:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e2d23f_cd970242ea404a27bab34b771f0247cb~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jonathan Tate</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Symmetry’s 2025 Budget Breakdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2025 budget had been released, so what does this mean for business owners? Let's break it down.]]></description><link>https://www.symmetrycf.net/post/2025-budget-breakdown</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6928431ed8fb7619dee8936b</guid><category><![CDATA[Insights]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 12:26:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e2d23f_3d0ba43073634b40bba121170789c0a4~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_251,h_201,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jonathan Tate</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why the right adviser matters]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the world of mergers and acquisitions, the adviser you choose isn’t just a facilitator, they are a partner, a navigator, and can be the difference between a transaction that delivers and one that stumbles and fails.]]></description><link>https://www.symmetrycf.net/post/why-the-right-adviser-matters</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6915f51e98ab608cbd145baf</guid><category><![CDATA[Insights]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:21:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e2d23f_a1e2e8a8e3af4c30a901cb03e22eb2ef~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>James Wilkins SCF</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Symmetry Advises RQA Group on their sale to an Employee Ownership Trust]]></title><description><![CDATA[Symmetry have advised the shareholders of RQA Group on the sale of the business to an Employee Ownership Trust.   This move reflects...]]></description><link>https://www.symmetrycf.net/post/symmetry-advises-rqa-group-on-their-sale-to-an-employee-ownership-trust</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68dd00da6aefaec55f62182e</guid><category><![CDATA[Transactions]]></category><category><![CDATA[Insights]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 10:32:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e2d23f_e803a5c0c69b4446ab83b2f5c9132dce~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_307,h_164,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jonathan Tate</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Symmetry Advises on the sale of Four Digital Solutions to Anglotech]]></title><description><![CDATA[Symmetry Corporate Finance have advised the shareholders of Four Digital Solutions on their sale to Anglotech. Anglotech is a UK office equipment and solutions provider. The company is focused on delivering tailored office technology solutions across the UK.  Anglotech is looking to grow through a buy-and-build strategy, and as such has acquired Four Digital Solutions, alongside the financing of the acquisition which was provided by Thincats. Four Digital Solutions (4DS), based in...]]></description><link>https://www.symmetrycf.net/post/symmetry-advises-on-the-sale-of-four-digital-solutions-to-anglotech</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68c805166f578662156921f4</guid><category><![CDATA[Transactions]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 12:31:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e2d23f_5eae59e8924349498a6bb23b8dd07f9a~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_287,h_175,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jonathan Tate</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Every Business Owner Should Start Exit Planning Now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over 16 years in M&#38;A, I’ve helped business owners navigate over 70 successful transactions, generating £hundreds of  millions in capital...]]></description><link>https://www.symmetrycf.net/post/why-every-business-owner-should-start-exit-planning-now</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68c03e0bfbd588db6f65f144</guid><category><![CDATA[Insights]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 14:54:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/15b48d_10c5b1401b78415d8b40779e98927be4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jonathan Tate</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) Right for You?]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’re a business owner planning your succession, an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) could offer the ideal way to protect your company’s independence, reward your team, and exit on your own terms.]]></description><link>https://www.symmetrycf.net/post/employee-ownership-trust-exit-strategy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68a304f634b07f0731c3562c</guid><category><![CDATA[Insights]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2025 13:51:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e2d23f_5b9c3bd2fdd44127ac2367eff1d150a5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jonathan Tate</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deal Announcement - Sale of the Rockfield Group to Rocscience]]></title><description><![CDATA[Symmetry Corporate Finance have advised the shareholders of the Rockfield Group, a UK-based company renowned for its advanced numerical...]]></description><link>https://www.symmetrycf.net/post/deal-announcement-sale-of-the-rockfield-group-to-rocscience</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6894d641a596a5e1f9f8342c</guid><category><![CDATA[Transactions]]></category><category><![CDATA[Insights]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2025 16:42:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e2d23f_ad6f8b19e2514416aac0591b72ae7a94~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_480,h_351,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jonathan Tate</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deal Announcement - Sale of Clone Media Technology to an Employee Ownership Trust]]></title><description><![CDATA[Symmetry Corporate Finance are delighted to have advised Clone Media Technology on becoming Employee Owned. More businesses are seeing...]]></description><link>https://www.symmetrycf.net/post/deal-announcement-sale-of-clone-media-technology-to-an-employee-ownership-trust</link><guid isPermaLink="false">687e216137dfc463fd52f79e</guid><category><![CDATA[Transactions]]></category><category><![CDATA[Insights]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 11:17:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e2d23f_7ac380b92c524336b9aa19de92d07d6f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_768,h_543,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jonathan Tate</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Symmetry Corporate Finance Advises on the Strategic Acquisition of Cooper Foods by R D John]]></title><description><![CDATA[Symmetry Corporate Finance is proud to announce its latest transaction advising food wholesaler Cooper Foods in their sale to R D Johns....]]></description><link>https://www.symmetrycf.net/post/symmetry-corporate-finance-advises-r-d-johns-on-strategic-acquisition-of-cooper-foods</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68665373313711f211ec6dd1</guid><category><![CDATA[Transactions]]></category><category><![CDATA[Insights]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 10:27:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e2d23f_398b27dc13e5448a92c14d29b7591f3a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jonathan Tate</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Questions to Ask Yourself if You’re Looking to Retire in the Next 3 Years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Planning to retire in the next few years? For many business owners, the transition out of the company they've built is one of the most...]]></description><link>https://www.symmetrycf.net/post/5-questions-to-ask-yourself-if-you-re-looking-to-retire-in-the-next-3-years</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6874d94ce7aaf23c1033c8c7</guid><category><![CDATA[Insights]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 10:55:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e2d23f_d879a7dfa4574fb68be0ad2a74846c9b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jonathan Tate</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deal Announcement: Sale of MP Calibration to Torus Group]]></title><description><![CDATA[Symmetry Corporate Finance have advised the shareholders of MP Calibration Services on their sale to Torus Group, part of Industrial...]]></description><link>https://www.symmetrycf.net/post/deal-announcement-sale-of-mp-calibration-to-torus-group</link><guid isPermaLink="false">681c766ef542a5f26f2bb7b2</guid><category><![CDATA[Transactions]]></category><category><![CDATA[Insights]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 09:19:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e2d23f_05159bd285ec4d0dafe34cc20f1ab60b~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_640,h_480,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jonathan Tate</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deal Announcement: Marina World sold to Super Yacht Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Symmetry Corporate Finance have acted for shareholders of Loud &#38; Clear Publishing Limited, the publisher of Marina World on their sale to...]]></description><link>https://www.symmetrycf.net/post/deal-announcement-marina-world-sold-to-super-yacht-times</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6813813f0fba5f58f1221754</guid><category><![CDATA[Insights]]></category><category><![CDATA[Transactions]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 12:17:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e2d23f_1fbce02122f64732878c2a9f0ca0d660~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jonathan Tate</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>