Firm
Our M&A Process
Clarity before action. Discipline through execution.
GestInvest works through a structured, selective and senior-led approach designed for significant transactions, capital decisions and private situations.
Positioning
Every situation
starts differently.
GestInvest applies a consistent method, with each engagement structured around its own ownership, objectives, capital, timing, confidentiality, counterparties, complexity and execution risk.
Structure follows the situation.
How We Work
Five working
principles.
Understand
Ownership, objectives, constraints, capital, stakeholders, timing and strategic alternatives — before defining the solution.
Structure
Transaction and capital structure, ownership alternatives, investor strategy, process design and governance.
Position
Equity story, investment case, transaction rationale, valuation context and strategic narrative.
Engage
Buyers, investors, lenders, family offices and strategic partners — relevance over volume.
Execute
Negotiation, due diligence, structuring, documentation coordination and closing.
How We Operate
Four working
characteristics.
Direct access.
Limited layers, clear accountability and senior judgement throughout the mandate.
By design.
Strategic relevance, a realistic execution path, alignment and the ability to add value.
Controlled process.
Information distributed in a controlled way, to selected counterparties, with centralised communication.
Judgement first.
Alternatives evaluated on the situation and the mandate — the objective comes before the instrument.
Cross-Border Execution
Local understanding.
Cross-border reach.
GestInvest combines knowledge of the UK market with European relationships, international investors and specialist partners where needed.
Specialist Network
The right expertise
around the table.
GestInvest coordinates or works alongside specialists in their own areas, while maintaining strategic coordination.
How a Mandate Begins
From first call
to execution.
Initial Conversation
Understanding the situation, objectives and timing.
Preliminary Assessment
Assessing feasibility, alternatives and approach.
Mandate Definition
Defining scope, responsibilities, process and economics.
Execution
Beginning the work with clear structure.
What We Value
Related Areas
Where this approach applies.
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Significant situations deserve
a structured approach.
We begin by understanding the situation, defining the alternatives and building the right path to execution.
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