Murmuration

Perspective from the rooms where deals are made.

Exit planning, market views, and practical guides for business owners and investors navigating M&A.

Exit Planning6 min read

Retirement Planning: When is the best time to explore your exit options?

The owners who exit best start the conversation years before the sale. Here's the timeline we walk every client through.

Starling Corporate · May 2026Read article →
Market View5 min read

What does the 2026 M&A market mean for your exit?

Deal appetite is returning in key sectors. What the current economic landscape means for valuations and buyer confidence right now.

Starling Corporate · Apr 2026Read article →
Guide7 min read

A guide to sourcing an M&A advisor for the first time

The right advisor protects your confidentiality, qualifies your buyers and adds value at the negotiating table. Here's how to choose one.

Starling Corporate · Mar 2026Read article →
Valuation7 min read

How to value a business in the UK

Most UK businesses are valued on a multiple of adjusted profit. Here is what sits behind that multiple, and what moves it up or down.

Starling Corporate · Jun 2026Read article →
Process6 min read

How long does it take to sell a business?

Six to twelve months is typical from mandate to completion. Here is where the time actually goes, and what shortens it.

Starling Corporate · Jun 2026Read article →
Process8 min read

A due diligence checklist for sellers

Deals rarely collapse over price. They collapse in diligence. Here is what buyers ask for, and what to have ready before they do.

Starling Corporate · Jul 2026Read article →
Deal Structure6 min read

Earn-outs explained: what UK sellers should know

Deferred consideration is common in UK deals. Understanding how earn-outs are measured is what decides whether you actually get paid.

Starling Corporate · Jul 2026Read article →