INDUSTRYRoad Safety & Security Solutions Avondale is pleased to have led the sale of Highway Care to Ramudden Global, a worldwide network of infrastructure companies with over 5,000 employees and annual sales of €1 billion. For 50 years, Highway Care has been a pioneer in road safety and security delivering industry-leading innovations and technology-driven solutions.…
When it comes to selling your business, you want to get it right and you only have one chance at doing so; the stakes are high. In this video, we discuss how to sell your company, achieve your ambitions and get ‘top dollar’ for your business. LISTEN TO AUDIO ONLY HERE. About Avondale Corporate Avondale…
INDUSTRYRestaurant Chain Ambiente Tapas is an independent Spanish Tapas style restaurant chain operating five venues in the heart of York, Leeds and Hull. The company offers casual and authentic dining with a strong focus on quality encompassing all areas of their business; from Spanish and locally sourced ingredients to exceptional and knowledgeable service. With a…
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…
