The founder and majority shareholder of a substantial electronic controls business wished to secure his family’s future. He preferred to continue in the business in a technical capacity. KLO Partners assisted in researching and negotiating a sale to a management buy-in candidate with the right personality and skill set.
A husband & wife owned & managed software business supplying parking control systems (software) to airports around the world approached us for advice on exit planning and sale. We assisted with a claim for R&D tax credits and implemented robust financial reporting systems. We identified a trade buyer & negotiated terms to complete a trade […]
A business acquaintance approached us for advice following the discovery of a cash shortfall. Our investigation revealed that the Finance Director was both fraudulent and incompetent. The CEO and the Chair had made poor strategic choices partly based on the incorrect information provided by the FD. The FD, CEO and Chair were dismissed and Tim […]
So, someone has approached you to buy your business. It is unexpected and out of the blue. What should you do? In Step 1, I suggested you meet the acquirer and decide whether his vision suits you and whether you like and can trust him. In Step 2, I suggested it is time to get […]
So, someone has approached you to buy your business. It is unexpected and out of the blue. What should you do? In Step 1, I suggested you meet the acquirer and decide whether his vision suits you and whether you like and can trust him. In Step 2, I suggested it is time to get […]
So, someone has approached you to buy your business. It is unexpected and out of the blue. What should you do? In Step 1, I suggested you meet the acquirer and decide whether his vision suits you and whether you like and can trust him. In Step 2, I suggested it is time to get […]
So, someone has approached you to buy your business. It is unexpected and out of the blue. What should you do? In Step 1, I suggested you meet the acquirer and decide whether his vision suits you and whether you like and can trust him. If the company is a listed company, rest assured the […]
Part 3: Enabling issues which should be in place before a sale These issues will not necessarily provide a premium valuation, but the absence of them could lead to some discount in the valuation or might hold up a sale. Shareholders agreement regulating the rights of all shareholders and ensuring that minorities can be included […]
Part 2: Getting to the highest valuation Valuation The valuation of your company is not a science, but is driven by market forces and your ability to present your business as a significant investment opportunity. To some extent this depends upon the buyer, but it also depends upon the wider economic environment, the state of […]