We specialise in private business sales, typically up to £50m.
We tailor our advisory service to meet the individual requirements of each
client, but these typically include:
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Options review
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Pre-sale planning, including due diligence and tax issues
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Business review and valuation indication
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Preparation of an Information Memorandum
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Research for potential buyers, both in the UK and overseas
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Marketing the sale
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Initial contact
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Non-disclosure agreement, to assist in maintaining confidentiality
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Issue Information Memorandum
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Arranging initial meetings/site visits
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Controlling expressions of interest by a covert controlled auction
process
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Agree Heads of Terms plus exclusivity period
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Managing the due diligence and co-ordinating the work of other
professionals
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Legal completion
We work closely with vendors, keeping them informed of progress on a regular
basis.
Our team have led many sale transactions, both with M33 and in their previous
positions. All assignments are led by a senior corporate finance professional,
supported by another senior team member. Click here to see a selection of
transactions.
Our fee structure is on a shared risk basis with the client. It is largely success
based, comprising:
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An initial retainer to cover all of the preparatory work, including research
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A Heads of Terms fee, payable when Heads are agreed
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A success fee, wholly contingent on completion of the transaction. This
represents the majority of our fee and is based on a percentage of the
consideration payable
Business Sales
Equity Finance
Business Sales
Debt Finance
Selected Transactions
