Deals·October 22, 2026 at 12:25 PM EDT·1 source
Number of UK founders choosing to sell not scale hits eight-year high
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What happened
- The number of UK founders choosing to sell their businesses rather than scale them has reached an eight-year high, according to the Financial Times.
- Chancellor John Healey said he would pitch next week’s Budget at “bloody-minded” entrepreneurs.
Why it matters
The trend may matter to M&A and corporate-finance professionals by indicating stronger founder willingness to pursue exits rather than continued independent growth. The source provides no further detail on transaction volumes, valuations or sectors.
What to watch. Next week’s Budget and its measures affecting entrepreneurs.
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