Acquisition Target Scans

Find the right companies to acquire

For many businesses, growth through acquisition is a key strategy. But finding the right targets — companies that fit your strategy, bring valuable capability, and represent a good commercial fit — isn't easy.

The challenge is often finding targets at all. There might be hundreds of small companies in your sector, but without a structured approach, you end up relying on chance encounters or informal networks. You miss opportunities. Or you pursue targets that don't actually fit.

The Acquisition Target Scans Report is designed to help you identify and assess acquisition candidates systematically. By evaluating market participants across strategic fit, capability alignment, market position, and commercial attractiveness, you get a prioritised list of targets worth exploring.

What you get

Each scan is tailored to your acquisition criteria and strategy. It typically includes:

• Identification of potential acquisition candidates in your sector or market

• Assessment of strategic fit against your acquisition objectives

• Evaluation of target company capabilities and assets

• Market position and competitive standing analysis

• Company profile including size, revenue, key personnel, and ownership

• Commercial attractiveness scoring and fit assessment

• Identification of potential valuation drivers and challenges

• Prioritisation of targets by strategic and commercial fit

Why it matters

Acquisition success depends on finding the right targets. This report helps you systematically identify and assess acquisition candidates, reducing the risk of pursuing poor fits and making sure you don't miss valuable opportunities.

It's particularly useful if you're:

• developing an acquisition strategy or roadmap

• looking for targets in a new sector or geography

• trying to build a portfolio of complementary businesses

• seeking capability or talent acquisition, or

• exploring consolidation opportunities in fragmented markets

What you receive

A commercially focused intelligence report with a prioritised list of acquisition candidates, detailed company profiles, strategic fit assessment, and guidance on evaluation and approach. Reports are typically delivered within 4 weeks, depending on scope and complexity.

Pricing

Typically between $4,000 and $7,000 + GST, depending on the number of acquisition candidates being assessed, depth of capability and market analysis, and complexity of your acquisition criteria.

Each report is prepared specifically for your acquisition strategy and selection criteria. Pricing can vary based on factors such as the number of targets being assessed, sector complexity, geographic scope, and the level of commercial and strategic analysis required.