Buy-Side Stages:
Acquiring a Transport or Logistics Business
At Freight Connect, we support logistics and transport businesses in achieving strategic growth through targeted, confidential, and expertly managed acquisitions.
Our buy-side advisory approach provides end-to-end guidance — from sourcing and evaluating opportunities to negotiating terms and closing the transaction.
Whether you're looking to expand your market presence, acquire new capabilities, or accelerate growth through M&A, Freight Connect can assist you throughout the acquisition journey.
01
Initial Conversation
Gaining a clear understanding of your business, strategic objectives, and expectations. Introducing Freight Connect — our company, acquisition process, and the value we bring.
03
Shortlist of Buyers
Identifying and shortlisting potential target companies, followed by strategic evaluation to determine the best fit for your growth objectives. This is followed by structured meetings to facilitate further engagement.
02
Marketing Materials
Developing a teaser document to articulate your search criteria and initiating outreach to potential targets aligned with the opportunity. Confidentiality is safeguarded through the implementation of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs). Your teaser will be featured in our Opportunities Brochure which can be viewed or downloaded HERE.
04
Offer Stage and Heads of Terms
Presenting sell-side opportunities and assessing their valuation, deal structure, and cultural alignment. Submitting an offer to the selected target on your behalf. The offer is formalised in a non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI) or Heads of Terms.
06
Sale Purchase Agreement
Involving legal counsels to formalise all agreed terms and conditions into a legally binding Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA), effective upon execution by both parties.
05
Due Diligence
Conducting a review of the target company's financial statements and cash flow, including an assessment of its assets and liabilities. Freight Connect will support and streamline the due diligence process to ensure efficiency and clarity.
07
COMPLETION
On closing, the parties execute the agreement, funds are transferred, and a pre-defined transition strategy is implemented as part of the transaction.
Contact us
If you’re actively seeking acquisition opportunities, exploring strategic growth through M&A, or looking to better understand the current market landscape in the logistics and transport sector, we invite you to contact us for a confidential, no-obligation discussion.