What we've learned - and what comes next.

The best outcomes don’t happen by chance. They’re built on genuine preparation – and the earlier you start, the more options you unlock.

In this exit ready series, we’ve explored five core themes of pre-deal preparedness:

Each one of these areas plays a role in how value is perceived, how deals are structured, and how smoothly a process runs. When managed proactively, they not only protect value – they create it.

Where to from here?

Every business is different. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach. But there is a common thread.

Successful exits are rarely about finding the ‘perfect buyer’. They’re about carefully presenting a credible, well-prepared business that multiple buyer types will want.

If a sale or growth capital raise is on your radar, now is the time to act. You don’t need to commit to a process – but you do need to know what great looks like, and how to get there. We’ve seen well-prepared businesses command 20–30% uplifts in exit value versus those who rush to market unprepared.

Act early to maximise shareholder value.

We work closely with mid-market shareholders, delivering senior-led advice to maximise value, not just to close a transaction. This is central to the RSM corporate finance DNA.

By combining hands-on local engagement with access to deep sector specialists, we offer Irish business leaders a depth of bench that few can match.

As part of a leading global deal advisory network, we bring international buyer reach and cross-border execution to every project we support.

This combination – an experienced local team, proactive engagement delivery, unique mid-market/ private business focus, and international access – allows us to unlock premium outcomes where others might settle for something average.