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Step 1 - The Decision
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Step 2 - The Valuation
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Step 3 - The Process
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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.
Once a decision is made, the natural next question is 'what is my company worth?' Use our complimentary valuation tool to start the process to establish a baseline.
The last step for most shareholders is to understand fully what to expect on how a 'sale' process will work in terms of timescales, confidentially, fees and the affect on the company, staff and customers.
RECENT TESTIMONIALS
“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, sold Feb 2019 |
“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, sold March 2020 |
“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, sold August 2020 |
LEADERSHIP
We serve as trusted advisors, incorporating high calibre corporate lawyers and chartered accountants who 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 what you want for it. You may have also gotten an opinion from your accountant, lawyer or best friend about what your business is worth, however, only potential buyers in the marketplace can decide what the value of your business is. The way to get you the best price is to get you as many qualified potential buyers as possible to enable multiple bids and competition for your business.
"DO I REALLY WANT TO SELL MY BUSINESS?"
If you're serious and have a solid reason (or reasons) 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'll make sure that we will evaluate your financial information to provide you with a valuation expectation and make sure that we are on the same page with this.
"WHO ARE THE BUYERS?"
The buyer may be a private equity company or another company looking to expand through acquisition. The buyer might also be an individual buyer. We will market to a variety of different types of buyers and try to find the most qualified buyers to buy a particular business. Buyers buy businesses for many of the same reasons that sellers sell businesses. Here are just a few of the reasons that buyers buy businesses:
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SECTOR EXPERIENCE
Technology, Media & Telecoms
Healthcare Consumer |
Manufacturing & Engineering
Business Services Waste & Energy |
Wholesale & Distribution
Publishing & Media Industrials |
Fareham
Hampshire
West Wing, Cams Hall, Fareham
Hampshire. PO16 8AB
T: 01329 556 109
E: office@capitalexits.com
Hampshire. PO16 8AB
T: 01329 556 109
E: office@capitalexits.com