6 min read With high fees, leveraged debt and now the takeover of cherished public companies, Private Equity firms (“PE”) may be viewed as the new imperialists, dominating every sphere of the corporate world. So how does this translate within the emerging mid-enterprise (EME) market – that is, businesses with an enterprise value of £3-£50m?…
Business Exit Strategies: The Do’s And Dont’s A business exit may be the largest transaction a leader will undertake, and the right approach can make a fundamental difference between success and failure. Mistakes can be costly, and here we present the most common slip-ups and how to avoid them. In our Exit Strategies: 11 Worst…
5 min read Strategies for Business Growth Through Mergers & Acquisitions The restrictions on our personal lives and businesses are gradually beginning to ease, but the coronavirus will likely have long-lasting effects, with no quick return if ever to how things were. For a business to drive change against slow or negative business growth, part…
Private Equity: Myth Vs Reality In this broadcast, Kevin Uphill discusses how investors add value, what private equity looks for and typical structures and costs. He also shares ideas on investment and Covid-19 and some success stories. What Is It Really Like Working With Private Equity and Should You Explore This Route to Sell Your…
What is it really like working with Private Equity and should you explore this route to sell your business? Conventional wisdom is that a trade buyer who can gain economies of scale and synergy will pay the most for your business. Today, however, with so much private money looking for yield, Private Equity (PE) is…
Private Equity: A Gold Mine Waiting to be Exploited? Economic growth was slow before the pandemic, but the resultant lockdown and social distancing will undoubtedly create more drag. It was hard to grow quality companies before COVID-19, now it will be even harder. Yet there is a real solution in the estimated £2.3 trillion of…
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.
With the Brexit deal still locked in controversy and confusion, accompanied by pessimism in the press about the economic implications, it is easy to feel downhearted about investment for SMEs and the mid-market particular.
At Avondale, we, as much as anyone, understand the value of M&A in driving business growth and wider economic expansion. For small- and medium-sized companies in particular, acquisitions provide a vital avenue for growth and a key outlet when considering an exit or succession planning.
