The first step for most shareholders contemplating a sale is the 'decision' itself. This usually involves many other parties, including family members and personal financial planning. The most challenging question for most shareholders is, should I sell my business, or carry on working and take a known, regular salary plus dividends or gamble on a high multiple and sell.
RECENT TESTIMONIALS
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“Selling a business is no easy task and when you are a sole director and shareholder, Capital Exits support along the journey was invaluable. Their network of allied services is second to none, a tailored service from a caring team of individuals”
– Engineering Sector |
“Choosing the right time to sell our business was the biggest decision I and my co shareholder have ever made. With Mark’s calm approach and his team’s skill and dedication, I felt we were in safe hands and, after talking with both trade acquirers and some very high standing investors, we were able to find the right fit for our business.”
– Technology Sector |
“Capital Exits won my confidence from day one. Their approach, process and fees were allined with our business culture. Together we were able to craft a very successful outcome. Credit to Mark and his team.”
– Technology Sector |
LEADERSHIP
We serve as trusted advisors, incorporating high calibre corporate lawyers and chartered accountants that form the cornerstone of a small, highly skilled, passionate, and dedicated M&A team.
Mark Venables
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Our Philosophy
Our approach is built on the basis that the entire team is focused on 'selling' our clients companies and not simply putting them through a process. We achieve this in many ways, such as;
"WHAT IS MY BUSINESS WORTH?"
You may have an idea of what you think your business is worth, or the number you would like to achieve.
You may also have received an opinion on value from your accountant, lawyer or best friend. Only potential buyers in the marketplace can tell you what they see and how much they are willing to pay. Achieving a high value and acceptable deal structure is skilfully negotiated. Bringing multiple acquires into a carefully managed, competitive environment is how we achieve the best offer and deal structure. "DO I REALLY WANT TO SELL MY BUSINESS?"
If you are serious and have a solid reason as to why you want to sell your business, it will most likely happen.
You can increase your chances of selling your business if you can answer YES to the second part of this question: "Do you have reasonable expectations?" A YES answer to these two questions means you are serious about selling your business. Before we market your business, we look at your financial information, past and present plus future forecasts, and provide you with a current market valuation, this can then be compared to your expectations. "WHO ARE THE BUYERS?"
In our experience, most buyers are trade acquirers, in the same sector as the sellers company, looking to expand through acquisition.
We will market to a variety of different types of buyers to find the best qualified and matched to the business we are selling. Buyers buy businesses for many of the same reasons that sellers sell businesses. Here are just a couple of the reasons that buyers buy businesses:
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SECTOR EXPERIENCE
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Technology, Media & Telecoms
Healthcare Consumer |
Manufacturing & Engineering
Business Services Waste & Energy |
Wholesale & Distribution
Publishing & Media Industrials |