ETA Awards

This award will go to the transaction with EV >£10 executed by a traditional search-fund acquisition
entrepreneur that is independently judged to be the deal of the year within that category.  
Great deals are made by creating win/win situations, so the value created for both buyer and seller
is a critical factor.
 
When submitting your application, consider:
1) Succession 
2) Cash generation of the Target 
3) Organic growth prospects 
4) Vertical/horizontal M&A growth opportunities 
5) Security of jobs for employees/other stakeholder considerations 
6) Rolled equity – will the buyer and seller benefit from post-deal growth? 
7) ESG – was the deal created ethically, and does it consider relevant environmental and social
factors?

This award will go to the transaction with EV >£10 executed by a traditional search-fund acquisition entrepreneur that is independently judged to be the deal of the year within that category.

Great deals are made by creating win/win situations, so the value created for both buyer and seller is a critical factor.

When submitting your application, consider: 
1) Succession 
2) Cash generation of the Target 
3) Organic growth prospects 
4) Vertical/horizontal M&A growth opportunities 
5) Security of jobs for employees/other stakeholder considerations 
6) Rolled equity – will the buyer and seller benefit from post-deal growth? 
7) ESG – was the deal created ethically, and does it consider relevant environmental and social
factors?

This award is for search fund and self-funded principals to nominate interns that they believe are the
best in the business. Ones to watch, rising stars, call them what you like, these people are going
places!

This award will go to the Traditional Search Fund Investor of the year, considering criteria as follows:

1) Most search funds invested in
2) Most deals completed by investee funds
3) Most value unlocked overall

This award will go to the Self-Funded/equity bridge investor of the year, considering criteria as follows:

1) Most search deals invested in
2) Most value unlocked overall

ETA is a growing area in the UK, although the sector is still behind the USA and certain European countries. This award will go to the most active ambassador of the Search/ETA community and model in the UK, helping raise awareness and educate the market about ETA and how it can be the perfect solution for many sellers.

Most ETA deals involve the introduction of some debt capital. Some jurisdictions have easier access to debt capital than others and with Government support meaning there is less risk for both the lenders and borrowers. In the UK we are dependent on the risk appetite of the lenders to unlock deals and many of the high-street banks are do not have the appetite for such transactions. This award will go to the lender who has enabled the sector to continue closing deals and unlocking value.

Most ETA deals involve the introduction of some debt capital. Some jurisdictions have easier access to debt capital than others and with Government support meaning there is less risk for both the lenders and borrowers. In the UK we are dependent on the risk appetite of the lenders to unlock deals and many of the high-street banks are do not have the appetite for such transactions.

This award will go to the asset-backed lender who has enabled the sector to continue closing deals and unlocking value.

ESG is an increasingly important consideration for acquisition entrepreneurs and their investors. This award will celebrate the most ESG conscious searcher or investor.

This award will go to the legal firm who is considered to provide the best offering for ETA clients.

It will consider:
1) Most ETA transactions worked on; 
2) Comprehensiveness of service; 
3) Flexibility in fees.