With recession looming, companies are seeing their costs increasing and margins being squeezed. In today’s podcast Kevin Uphill, Chairman of Avondale, is joined by Simon Dodson of Expense Reduction Analyst, leading cost optimisation consultants, to discuss how to keep profits in the business through cost reduction and how to run a lean business model…
For clients thinking of buying or selling companies Capital Gains Tax (CGT) has by far the biggest impact and so far, there is no indication that the CGT rate has changed in this mini-budget – which is good. The trickle-down economic strategy that the new team in No 10 has adopted of trying to grow…
INDUSTRYSecurity & Health & Safety Vindex Systems, a leading systems integrator that delivers intelligent business protection solutions, has been acquired by Johnson Controls, with Avondale providing negotiation advisory services. Delivering turnkey security solutions, including system planning and design through to implementation, installation, support and maintenance, Vindex Systems has built a reputation for outstanding technical capabilities…
Whilst we do not believe that the perfect sale, whether trade or otherwise, exists, in this insight we share some ideas that will help you get as close as possible to your perfect sale. Although predominantly written for sellers, there are a few points that are relevant or even specific to buyers. The Decision to…
INDUSTRYConstruction & Property Consultancy John Rowan and Partners, an award-winning, multi-disciplinary construction and property consultancy, has been acquired by Bellrock Property & Facilities Management (“Bellrock”). Established in 1982, John Rowan and Partners have built an impressive track record, working in both the public and private sectors supporting major regeneration projects, such as the Olympic Legacy…
INDUSTRYManufacturing The Benbow Group, a leading manufacturer of interior joinery primarily to prestige, luxury retail stores, is pleased to announce the transfer of ownership to their 82 staff through a sale to an Employee Ownership Trust (“EOT”). The transaction was led by Avondale. Sold to an Employee Ownership Trust Formed in 1949, the company was…
Negotiating the Best Price for Your Business – Avondale Negotiating the best price for your business is key when research shows that more than half of the companies in the UK are undersold. They do not achieve maximum negotiated value – they only secure financial sale value. Surprisingly, the cause of this is not always…
Exit Strategies & Buy Right – Creating Competitive Advantage Flux is the new normal and organic growth is increasingly elusive. For many, the solution lies in consolidating fragmented sectors through M&A activity and for some simply, ‘stop – I want to get off’. So, how has the M&A arena changed post-Covid – valuations, buying, selling,…
INDUSTRYHVAC A company that drives exceptional HVAC installation and associated works for tier one clients, as well as managing significant infrastructure projects in the transport and education sectors, sells to Private Equity. The vendors were seeking an investor that would create a suitable exit for themselves but also assist the excellent future growth opportunities available…
INDUSTRYLeisure Carlton Bingo, a leading operator of bingo clubs across Scotland, is pleased to announce the transfer of ownership to their more than 200 staff through establishing an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), with Avondale leading the process every step of the way. Formed in 1998 through a management buyout of the bingo interest of Taylor…
