ACQUISITION CRITERIA

A clear mandate. A flexible transaction.

We focus on established businesses with a reason for ownership to change and a credible route to stronger performance.

GeographyUnited Kingdom and Poland
SectorsRetail, trade distribution and related operational businesses. Selected manufacturing situations are considered where our model creates a clear advantage.
RevenueNormally £2m–£50m, with flexibility where the strategic fit is compelling.
OwnershipControl positions, normally majority or full ownership.
ProfitabilityProfitable, underperforming or loss-making where a credible recovery path exists.
SituationSuccession, underperformance, distress, restructuring, non-core disposal, carve-out, stalled growth or buy-and-build.
StructureShare purchase, asset purchase, deferred consideration, vendor participation or another structure appropriate to the situation.
ManagementExisting management may remain where there is alignment and capability.
TimingWe can assess urgent and complex situations quickly.

What we do not pursue

aeXea does not provide standalone consulting or brokerage services. We do not normally pursue minority investments without a route to control, concept-stage ventures, or businesses whose market has become structurally obsolete.