Exits in the UK: Selling Up, Not Out
2025
In collaboration with Charles Stanley, we’ve created the Exits in the UK report. This report explores the evolving landscape of acquisitions, Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), and the rising trend of
secondary transactions.

How are the UK’s most ambitious companies approaching their exits?
We’ve partnered with Charles Stanley to create the “Exits in the UK – Selling Up, Not Out” report. This definitive guide covers the data and trends behind acquisitions, IPOs, and secondary transactions for high-growth businesses between 2015 and 2025.
Inside the report


About the authors
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Henry Whorwood Managing Director
Henry leads our Research & Consultancy team, and is an expert on equity finance and high-growth business. He's worked on briefs for the likes of Barclays, SyndicateRoom, Innovate UK, Smith & Williamson and British Business Bank. He regularly gives presentations on market trends at events around the UK.
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Callum Newton Senior Associate
Callum is a Senior Research & Consultancy Associate, responsible for leading on the team's public sector work. Before joining Beauhurst, Callum was a Senior Researcher at Westminster-based think-tank Onward focusing on ‘Levelling Up’ policy. He was also a Consultant in Portland Communication’s specialist Litigation & Disputes practice.
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Hannah Nicholls Designer
Hannah produces graphic design and data visualisation for the Research & Consultancy team. Since receiving a BA (Hons) in Graphic Design Communications from Chelsea College of Arts (University of the Arts London), Hannah has accumulated over 10+ years of experience within the design industry and has specialised in data visualisation for the last 3+ years.
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Miraj Mistry Research Manager
Miraj handles project management and data analysis. Miraj recently joined Beauhurst, his previous role was with an economic consultancy who specialise in providing socio-economic research and analysis to support infrastructure and transport projects. He holds an MSc in economics from the University of Bristol and a BSc from the University of Leeds.
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