INDUSTRYCare & Nursing“I had been fortunate to work with Avondale in a previous transaction, so when thinking about the next step for our business felt confident in seeking their guidance. I have been impressed by the Avondale team’s professionalism and their expertise was shone through when working throughout the pandemic. As a team, we felt…
INDUSTRYTraining & Transport”The team at Avondale, ably led by Simon Baldwin, have just been excellent from start to end. Having never sold a business before I was completely in the dark but having Simon at hand 24/7 to guide and advise was invaluable. I cannot recommend Avondale more highly if you are thinking about selling…
INDUSTRYFinancial and Legal Services”Sally and the team at Avondale made a complex and difficult process as smooth and painless as possible. Whilst we had to kiss a few frogs to get there, we are very happy with the fit found with EMW. This was only possible due to the volume of interested parties brought to…
INDUSTRYManufacturing Maun Industries Ltd was established in 1944 and is the UK’s largest manufacturer of pliers with a specific design innovation for parallel action tools. Maun Industries Limited have been making specialist hand tools for over 75 years, specialising in supply of security sealing products for utility businesses. They export to around 40 countries. Avondale…
INDUSTRYFinancial and Legal Services Trigon is the pensions advisory business of Trigon Pensions Holdings Ltd, providing actuarial, administration, consultancy, and investment advisory work to a range of pension scheme clients and sponsors. In April 2018, Avondale were selected to find an appropriate buyer for the Trigon Pensions and financial services business, which encompassed pensions consultancy…
INDUSTRYPrinting Equipment Distribution”Many thanks for your fantastic help and support re getting this deal done. I very much thank you for all your help to me personally as this is a very emotional journey for me.” – Bryan Godwyn, Managing Director Intelligent Finishing Systems Limited Could you take value out of your business by selling it…
INDUSTRYMarine Agriculture Technology Ace Aquatec, an innovative marine technology manufacturer, was looking to grow the business and strengthen its market position. Avondale Corporate guided and advised on the sale of a minority stake with long-term potential. Ace Aquatec primarily provides deterrent and stunner technologies to the global responsible fish farming market, manufacturing at two UK…
INDUSTRYEnergy & Utilities This company is a Japanese multinational providing commercial optical and lighting solutions. Despite supplying over 7,000 customers, they were making a £1.7 million loss in their commercial division. Their labour turnover was 33% and the Business Development team was disengaged and unproductive with declining profits and annuities. The Challenges: Declining margins were…
INDUSTRYManufacturing Nick Harland-Smith, Managing Director at Handy Limited, believes in giving the best customer experience possible. Sales at Handy Ltd. had plateaued following many years of steady growth. Customer service was being compromised and the existing management and IT structure was no longer fit for purpose or further growth. As with all businesses, there is…
INDUSTRYTechnology, Media & Telecoms”I just wanted to thank you (Avondale) for your sage counsel and hard work over the past 9 months.” – Stuart Sykes, MD Sharp Business Systems Plc Sharp Business Systems Plc acquired CompleteIT Limited, a Buckinghamshire- based, leading Managed IT Services Provider (MSP), with a philosophy of local service delivered nationally to a…
