INDUSTRYHeating and Ventilation After in depth research was conducted by Avondale, the business was marketed for sale. A great deal of interest resulted in eight offers being presented. Invisible Heating Systems Ltd were established in 1996 and have an annual turnover of £3.4m. The business provides under floor heating with a focus on using renewable…
INDUSTRYTransport”Avondale have been extremely supportive and Simon was instrumental throughout the whole process. He guided us consistently and expertly through the whole exercise and was always willing to assist in the sometimes difficult negotiations to ensure we achieved a successful outcome not only in terms of realising the best price for the business but also…
INDUSTRYCreative Industries”From our first exploratory call to the final completion of the sale, Avondale was always on hand to provide advice and direction, without which I would have been lost. The team’s M&A experience gave me the confidence to know I was getting the best deal. They led us through the IM preparation, discovery and…
Successful leaders recognise that M&A is critical to business strategy – whether acquiring, creating shareholder value, merging or selling.
INDUSTRYEnergy & Utilities Affect Energy supply gas and electricity to homes and businesses in the UK. It has been operating for two years and has 40,000 energy accounts and 22,000 domestic customers, mostly located in the south east of England. It has excellent customer service and is rated 9.5 on Trust Pilot. Two-year-old independent Affect…
Acquisitions can be a vital component of business strategy. However, for an acquisition to truly add value to a business, it must fulfil a range of requirements.
In recent years, the number of MBO deals has seen a steady rise. Last year, the number of deals rose 20%, from 76 deals in 2016 to 91 in 2017. In the same period, the total value of MBO deals grew from £2.6 billion to £2.7 billion – a 4% increase.
Britain’s SMEs are a critical driver of the economy. Now more so than ever. At a time of heightened economic and geopolitical uncertainty, it’s essential that private mid-market companies continue to innovate, grow and create jobs.
A solid understanding of the tax environment is critical when planning a merger or acquisition.
In our annual survey in association with the Institute of Directors, we surveyed the views and opinion of IoD members and users of IoD.com. The results, on the one hand, highlight the difficulties facing CEOs and owners at a low- and emerging mid-market level. However – amid emerging threats and challenges – we are also seeing resilience and a determination to carve out new paths to growth.
