Research

EXITS.co.uk Research.

Original evidence drawn from the acquisition requirements and sale mandates recorded by EXITS.co.uk. Each study states its sample, its method and its limitations.

Buyer Demand Analysis v1.0

Who Is Buying UK Businesses?

What 343 recorded acquisition requirements reveal about who is looking to buy UK businesses and what they are seeking: buyer type, private-equity backing, acquirer origin, target size, stated criteria and primary sectors.

Sample: 343 validated acquisition requirements. Dataset frozen 9 August 2026.

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