Our core focus is advising family and owner managed businesses on their succession strategies.
Advising on business disposals is at the heart of what we do and we always make sure we understand what’s important to our clients right from the outset. Of course, achieving the highest price for the business and maximising the day one cash consideration are towards the top of most vendors’ wish lists, however, other factors such as finding a buyer who will look after the staff post-deal and who will preserve the organisation’s culture and values can be equally as important to them.
Our approach is always designed to generate the best result for our clients, while minimising the disruption to their business.
Our contact base is second to none and we have advised on business sales to a wide variety of acquirers, including domestic and international trade parties, high net worth individuals, private equity and existing management teams.
Equally, through our years of experience operating in the North West corporate finance market, we have developed a widespread contact base of trusted professional intermediaries with whom we can connect you. Our professional network includes high quality lawyers, bankers, alternative funders and wealth managers. By choosing Cleveland Scott, you can be sure that every angle on the deal is covered by a professional at the very top of their game.
We are a partner-led organisation – the person you meet will be with you throughout the deal.
OUR OTHER AREAS OF EXPERTISE INCLUDE:
- Management buy-outs and buy-ins
- Business acquisition search and support
- Business valuations
- Debt advisory
OUR APPROACH
Our proven approach is designed to generate the maximum result for you whilst minimising disruption to your business
We will question you on your personal aspirations and analyse the financial performance of the business to understand how this impacts valuation and your future financial needs.
Understanding you & your business
STAGE 1
We will look at the value drivers around people, customers, suppliers, products and taxation to ensure your business is in the best possible shape to achieve maximum value.
Preparing your business for sale
STAGE 2
We will identify all of the companies to whom you add the most value. We will personally contact the key decision makers, telling them everything they need to know about why they should buy your business but without revealing that it is your business that is for sale.
Identifying the best buyers
STAGE 3
We will tell the story of your business in an Information Memorandum, outlining all of the value drivers and synergies that a potential buyer could benefit from but leaving out some of the most sensitive information, for example customer names, contract details and employee information.
Presenting your business to achieve maximum value
STAGE 4
We will understand how potential buyers have reached their valuation and use this knowledge to strategically negotiate the price upwards. We will be the first port of call for due diligence queries and will support the process intensively to ensure you are always on the front foot of negotiations and that there is no "price chip".
Negotiating the best outcome for the shareholders
STAGE 5
We will work alongside your legal team to ensure that your value is protected and to ensure that momentum is maintained to completion. We will be on hand every hour, every day, making sure that you are included and comfortable with every step of the completion process.
Taking control of the completion process
STAGE 6
CONTACT US
If you’d like to speak to us please get in touch and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible
Or speak to us directly call 01925 430 391