An MBO can often be a great way to transfer ownership of a business. It can, if well structured, enhance value for the owner and reduce transaction risks. Further, it can ensure continuity for customers and other stakeholders.
For the buy out team this can also be the lowest risk way of acquiring a business – if they don’t know the business who does?
Sometimes a buy out will be enhanced by bringing in one or two key experienced executives to compliment or build upon an existing management team.
We can assist on every stage of the transaction. As experts in this area we are often engaged to:
- Help to structure the transaction, including acting as a go between for the vendors and management, bringing our practical and deliverable experience during difficult stages of a transaction – “is this usual”, “have you seen this before”
- Advise on feasibility plans, business plans and modelling (testing robustness of assumptions and modelling scenarios)
- Identify and introduce the right funders to take the deal to and understanding their requirements for information etc.
- Provide tax structuring advice
- Project manage the sale process to minimise risk and ensure a smooth completion
Our recent deals
Surevine Limited
Fund raise
Assisted with a fund raise for Surevine Limited
SMI Int Group Limited
Acquisition
Advised on the trade and asset acquisition of Nusafe Europe
Silverbear Limited
Sale
Advised Silverbear on the sale to ClearCourse Partnership LLP
Rockpool Investments LLP
Due diligence
Provided advice and due diligence services on the investment in Smyle Creative Limited
RCOG Tank Leasing Limited
Acquisition
Advised Rampart Capital on the acquisition of Intermodal Tank Container Assets and 100% of the shares in the Rental and Logistics business of Tankway BV
Prestige Nursing Limited
Sale
Advised to the vendor on the sale to Sodexo SA
Peper Harow London Limited
Due diligence
Provided advice and due diligence services to the acquirer
Natter Café Limited
Due diligence
Provide financial and tax due diligence services and advice to the purchaser on the acquisition of Natter Café Limited
M-tec Limited
Sale
Advised the vendor on the sale to Techsil Limited
Hawk-Woods Limited
Sale
Provided support to the vendors on the sale to the Upergy, a listed French entity.
Gavin Jones Limited
Sale
Advised the vendor on the sale to Nurture Landscapes Limited
Fifty ID RE 2 Limited
Due diligence
Provided financial and tax due diligence services to the purchaser on the acquisition of GHF Energy Limited
Earthing Risk Management Limited
Sale
Advised the vendor on the sale to LS Transmission Consultancy Limited
Cranbrook Day Nurseries Limited
Due diligence
Provided financial and tax due diligence services to the purchaser and Barclays Bank in respect of the acquisition of Elan Nurseries Limited.
County Pathology Limited
Sale
Advised the vendors on the sale to Eurofins Clinical Testing Holding LUX SARL
Cape Renewables Limited
Due diligence
Provided financial and tax due diligence services and advice to the purchaser on the acquisition of Berwick Community Energy Limited
Andover Care Limited
Due diligence
Provided financial advice and due diligence services to the purchaser on the acquisition of Andover Nursing Home