Attract Capital UK

09/06/2026

⏱️M&A Exit Timing: this week’s Q&A with David Barnitt. “Do you think mid-sized business are holding off on selling right now?”

08/06/2026

Mezzanine due diligence goes far beyond reviewing financial statements.

Lenders are evaluating whether management can execute and whether the acquisition strategy can withstand real-world challenges.

The numbers and the underlying processes matter.

But so do leadership quality, operational strength, customer concentration and market position.

Mezzanine financing is built on confidence in future performance — not just historical results.

Explore the complete due diligence checklist for mezzanine financing, including financial analysis, legal review, market evaluation, and more.

05/06/2026

Q&A with Dave Barnitt. Q: What makes a company more financeable today as compared to a 2-3 years ago?

04/06/2026

The internet and online platforms profoundly changed investment banking.

As the online world grew, companies could find specialist firms outside their locale.

They could even find lenders directly through online platforms.

However, this did not diminish the need for consultative advisory service.

In many cases, it increased the need for it due to tech's tendency toward one size fits all solutions.

Learn how technology accelerated our business at Attract Capital.

Attract Capital is a financial advisory firm dedicated to the growt...

03/06/2026

Better Industries: this or that. In under 30 seconds, Dave Barnitt tells you which one actually wins.

02/06/2026

⏱️30-seconds or less…
Q: Dave, how should middle market companies think about taking on more debt today?
A: Debt isn’t the enemy, bad timing and bad strategy are. The best companies use debt as a tool, not as a crutch. If it’s funding growth with clear ROI companies should lean in.

29/05/2026

What are the businesses winning right now doing that others aren’t?

Dave’s 60-second take: The smartest operators aren’t waiting. They’re repositioning, investing in themselves and in domestic capacity, and aligning capital ahead of demand.

27/05/2026

Most founder-owned companies are not backed by PE funds, making their acquisition financing more challenging.
That’s why founder-owned deals increasingly rely on seller notes, rollover equity and mezzanine debt.
It’s all about building a balanced structure where risk and growth objectives remain aligned.
Mezzanine debt plays an important role by supplementing buyer equity and reducing repayment pressure after closing.

Explore acquisition financing options including seller notes, earn-outs, rollover equity, and mezzanine debt for founder-owned companies.

20/05/2026

The real test of an acquisition financing structure comes after closing.

Most acquisitions face unexpected operational challenges, changing priorities, and new ex*****on realities.

That’s why financing flexibility matters.

Companies need enough time and capital to adapt, reposition, and execute a new operational plan when surprises emerge.

Strong acquisition structures are built for uncertainty — not just closing day.

https://www.attractcapital.com/flexible-acquisition-financing-strategies

Learn flexible acquisition financing strategies that help acquirers accelerate lender processes, improve credibility, and close deals faster.

19/05/2026

In dealmaking, the details decide everything. Today, we asked Dave Barnitt to choose: this or that, and why it matters.