Acquisition Origination Services
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Financial Advisors
Acquisition Origination Services
16 Peckarmans Wood, London SE26 6RY1
# Acquisition Origination Services
Acquisition Origination Services Ltd (AOS) is a specialised deal sourcing and advisory firm based in London, operating since 1994. The company functions as an outsourced origination arm for committed acquirers, primarily identifying and negotiating off-market transactions that match their acquisition criteria.
AOS serves a niche clientele including Private Equity investors, Private Investment Offices, and management buy-in candidates seeking quality acquisition opportunities. Rather than working with generalist buyers, the firm concentrates exclusively on serious, credible acquirers with demonstrated capacity to close deals.
The company's distinctive approach centres on bespoke, targeted deal sourcing rather than broad-based transaction listings. AOS combines active off-market origination with leveraging an established intermediary network to uncover opportunities in mature industrial sectors—manufacturing, assembly, distribution, and construction primarily. This specialist focus within older economy sectors allows the firm to develop deep expertise and uncover opportunities unavailable through conventional channels.
A key differentiator is AOS's contingent-only fee structure, demonstrating confidence in deal deliverability. This arrangement aligns incentives with clients, as the firm only profits when transactions successfully complete. The company has successfully originated acquisitions across the UK, Europe, and the United States, with documented track records including complex structurings such as buy-in management buyouts (BIMBOs) achieving significant returns multiples.
Acquisition Origination Services Ltd (AOS) is a specialised deal sourcing and advisory firm based in London, operating since 1994. The company functions as an outsourced origination arm for committed acquirers, primarily identifying and negotiating off-market transactions that match their acquisition criteria.
AOS serves a niche clientele including Private Equity investors, Private Investment Offices, and management buy-in candidates seeking quality acquisition opportunities. Rather than working with generalist buyers, the firm concentrates exclusively on serious, credible acquirers with demonstrated capacity to close deals.
The company's distinctive approach centres on bespoke, targeted deal sourcing rather than broad-based transaction listings. AOS combines active off-market origination with leveraging an established intermediary network to uncover opportunities in mature industrial sectors—manufacturing, assembly, distribution, and construction primarily. This specialist focus within older economy sectors allows the firm to develop deep expertise and uncover opportunities unavailable through conventional channels.
A key differentiator is AOS's contingent-only fee structure, demonstrating confidence in deal deliverability. This arrangement aligns incentives with clients, as the firm only profits when transactions successfully complete. The company has successfully originated acquisitions across the UK, Europe, and the United States, with documented track records including complex structurings such as buy-in management buyouts (BIMBOs) achieving significant returns multiples.
Services offered
Off-market deal sourcingAcquisition targeting and screeningTransaction origination and negotiationPrivate equity deal identificationManagement buyout facilitationCorporate disposal advisoryBespoke search servicesInternational acquisition sourcing