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,…
INDUSTRYWholesale Lifestyle Appliances Limited, a leading supplier of outdoor patio heaters, firepits, BBQs and other alfresco living products, is thrilled to announce the transfer of ownership to their staff through the establishment of an Employee Ownership Trust. Founded in 2001, Lifestyle Appliances initially focused on gas patio heaters and has since expanded its product range…
Preparing for sale can influence the value of your business as much as finding the right buyer in an auction, yet it is too often left to chance or seen as peripheral. Why? The answer might be simple. For many, it feels like hard work or there is a general view that the right buyer…
INDUSTRYConstruction Avenue Building Company Ltd (ABC) specialise in the design, build & commissioning of medical facilities including operating theatres and diagnostic suites such as MRI, CT and X-ray. The owner wished to sell the company to a buyer that could scale the business to the next level and then focus on enjoying his retirement. Avondale…
