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 “Thanks to all the team at Avondale for guiding us through the process so smoothly. Our staff are excited about this new chapter for the company and are embracing their new roles as we move forward.” – David Littlemore, Stillwater Associates Established in 2008, Stillwater Associates is a specialist reservoir safety…
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 advice and guidance has been immensely helpful to our business which resulted in noticeable improvements right across all aspects of our operations.” – William Cotter, Managing Director, Net Affinity 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…
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 “We chose Avondale to represent us as they understood us as people, and our business, from the very beginning. They guided us through the very complex process with such expertise and compassion that we were able to trust their judgments and guidance throughout the process to ensure we got the best possible result…
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…
