Management buy-in
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 technic
Software Business – Preparation and sale
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 s
Recovery and successful sale
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 incompe
How do you deal with an approach to buy your business? – Step 5
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 v
How do you deal with an approach to buy your business? – Step 4
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 v
How do you deal with an approach to buy your business? – Step 3
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 v
How do you deal with an approach to buy your business? – Step 2
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 v
How do you deal with an approach to buy your business? – Step 1
I am sure you have often heard the legend – no it really is a myth, no more than that, it’s a fantasy – about the business owner who met someone in a pub who offered £1m (
Exit strategy and planning – Getting the most for your company when you decide to sell – Part 3
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
Exit strategy and planning – Getting the most for your company when you decide to sell – Part 2
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