INDUSTRYReservoir Safety & Engineering Consultancy Established in 2008, Stillwater Associates is a specialist reservoir safety and engineering consultancy, serving over 200 clients on more than 350 reservoir projects across the UK and internationally. With strong, team-driven ethos and culture, the shareholders found that employee ownership provided an ideal strategy for the business, ensuring a lasting…
An increasing number of owners are selling their businesses to their employees via an Employee Ownership Trust (“EOT”). When structured correctly, an EOT attracts 0% Capitals Gains Tax, can achieve full commercial value and can typically be completed in a shorter time frame than a traditional third-party business sale. In this video, we look at…
INDUSTRYTechnology (SaaS) Avondale’s business advisory team played a pivotal role in helping Net Affinity achieve outstanding results through expert consultancy and support. As a company dedicated to simplifying the complexities of the online world for hoteliers, Net Affinity thrives on delivering solutions that allow hotel owners to focus on what they do best. With Avondale’s strategic…
INDUSTRYForklift Sales, Hire & Service Established for over 35 years, Angus Lift Trucks are one of the UK’s largest independent dealers of forklift trucks and other materials handling equipment. The company was purchased from its founder in 2012 by Robert and Karina Duncan, who saw opportunity to expand both the product and service offerings. In…
INDUSTRYSteel Stockholder Established in 2006, Benbow Steels is a leading independent colour coated steel stockholder, supplying pre-painted steel sheets and coil to a number of industries across the UK and Ireland. The owners have developed a strong culture based around their staff and built the business on three key pillars; strong supplier relationships, the highest…
Understanding the technicalities of company valuations is of paramount importance for investors, entrepreneurs, and business professionals. Valuations also offer valuable insights into a business’s financial health and possible sale preparation. In our upcoming webinar, we explore: 1. Company Valuation Methods: Understanding how to assess a company’s worth, encompassing income, market, and asset-based approaches. 2. The…
There are over 300 companies a year choosing Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) as their exit strategy. There are a number of factors which appeal to seller, including 0% Capital Gains Tax, a vendor-led process and the immediacy. But what is it like to run an EOT? Our Chairman, Kevin Uphill, examined life inside an Employee…
INDUSTRYManufacturing A UK market leader in the manufacture and installation of wastewater treatment products. This business has a turnover of circa £10m and works on many large-scale water treatment projects across the UK. The transaction involved a majority investment led by Avondale, who played a dual role in both leading and advising the deal. The…
In our live panel discussion on Employee Ownership Trusts (EOT) featuring Kevin Uphill (Chairman of Avondale), Mike Dinnell (Director of Business Development at Thincats), and Fran Lord (Head of Communications and Policy at Employee Ownership Association), we explored the competitive advantages of Employee Ownership Trusts (EOT), typical structures, valuations, pros and cons and funding options.…
Acquisitions have the potential to propel a company’s growth more rapidly than organic growth. However, they are often fickle, with over half of them failing to achieve the expected value or synergy post-deal. So, how can you improve your chances of success and ‘buy right’? One crucial aspect is to ensure that you don’t overpay,…
