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’s knowledge and experience has been invaluable to us and I have already recommended you to another business owner!” Business growth requires focus and Licence Check owner, Richard Brown, as a successful entrepreneur with multiple business interests, recognised this. Having built the business over many years and following the recent launch of a leading…
INDUSTRYCreative Industries “I’m an expert in my sector and so it made sense to use experts in the business sale sector.” They say that the thing about common sense is that it’s not very common. Thankfully, the owner of CIC Photographic, based in Stoke-on-Trent, had common sense in abundance when considering how best to sell…
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.
