PRIVATE ACQUISITIONS & SUCCESSION
Thinking about selling your business?
You have built something valuable.
Let’s talk about what comes next. You can speak directly with Simon Hayter, CEO of Hayter Capital, with complete discretion. Enquiries are handled carefully, and an NDA will be discussed before sharing sensitive documents.
Speak directly with Simon Hayter, CEO. Enquiries are handled discreetly, and we can discuss an NDA before any sensitive documents are shared.
Speak directly with Simon
We’re interested in established, owner‑managed UK businesses. The first step is a straightforward, discreet chat to understand your situation.
Handled discreetly
We treat what you share with care. If you want to go further, we can discuss an NDA before any sensitive documents are shared.
No Guaranteed Offer
We respect your business’s legacy and team. Please note that any acquisition is subject to careful due diligence and no offer is guaranteed.
PLANNING YOUR NEXT STEP
What Happens Next?
Deciding to sell your business is personal. We offer clear and confidential support that works with your schedule.
Retirement or Passing On
Protect what you’ve built while stepping back, with peace of mind and a smooth handover.
Unlocking Value
Access the value in your business discreetly, avoiding public sales processes and disruption for your team.
Changing Direction
Focus your time and resources on new ventures, advisory roles, or other commitments.
Considering Your Options
Understand your current business value and potential sale options with a private, no-obligation conversation.
Acquisition Focus
Established UK Businesses.
Any Sector.
We invite a straightforward chat to explore your options.
Hayter Capital considers privately owned UK businesses from various sectors. We focus on your operations, customer base, and cash flow. Whether you run an engineering firm, a B2B service, wholesale, or a niche consumer product business, our aim is simple: to understand your business and see if a discreet, direct acquisition fits your plans. Please note, no offer is guaranteed and any acquisition is subject to thorough due diligence.
Direct contact with Simon Hayter, CEO — all enquiries handled discreetly with NDA discussed before sensitive documents.
SIMPLE STEPS
A Clear Process
A straightforward three-step process designed for privacy, minimal disruption, and clear communication from the start.
STEP 01
Share a Summary
Send us a brief overview of your business through our enquiry form. At this stage, you can keep it high level and avoid sharing any sensitive details or customer information.
STEP 02
Private Discussion
A private talk directly with Simon Hayter, in confidence, to discuss fit and what you’re looking to achieve. We can discuss an NDA before any sensitive documents are shared.
STEP 03
Consider an Offer
If there is a suitable fit, we can explore a potential offer, subject to review, due diligence and agreed terms.
Discreet enquiries • Speak with Simon directly • No obligation to proceed
Direct Principal Dialogue
Start a Confidential Conversation
We handle enquiries discreetly. At this stage, you don’t need to provide financial statements, audit files, or sensitive client lists. This is simply an initial conversation to understand your business and your succession plans.
- Speak directly with Simon Hayter
- Share only what you’re comfortable sharing at this stage
- Approximate figures are fine
- No obligation to proceed
Hayter Capital is looking to acquire companies across the UK. We speak directly with business owners to understand their company, their plans and whether a potential acquisition could be a suitable fit. Your first conversation is with Simon Hayter, CEO.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Your questions answered
We know protecting your reputation, key staff and customer relationships is important. All initial talks are private and handled directly by Simon Hayter, CEO.
How do you keep things confidential in early talks?
We speak only with you (or your nominated advisers), directly with Simon Hayter. If you want to share sensitive documents, we can discuss and agree an NDA first.
Does making an initial enquiry commit me to anything?
No, an enquiry is just a first step to see if there could be a fit. There’s no obligation to continue, sell or share further details until you’re ready.
What if my financial numbers are approximate?
Rough estimates of revenue and figures are fine to start with. Full checks and audits come later during formal due diligence.
Does sharing my details mean I’ll get an offer to buy?
No offer is guaranteed. We focus on UK businesses where we see a good fit. If not, we’ll tell you quickly, confidentially, and without sharing your details.
Privacy
A simple note about how we use the information you submit.
Data Privacy
Hayter Capital takes care to protect all information you share with us. Any sensitive business or financial details provided during discussions are handled with the utmost discretion and according to legal requirements.
1. What we do with your information
We store the information you submit in our CRM so we can review and respond to your enquiry.
2. Who can see it
We use your information to assess your enquiry. We won’t share sensitive details with anyone else unless you ask us to, and we can discuss an NDA before documents are shared.
3. No public listing
Your business will not be publicly listed without your permission.
4. Questions about your data
If you have questions about your data, email [email protected].