Mergers and acquisitions
We sell founder owned companies in six to twelve months, with Eleanor Hart in every meeting. The last one closed at 11.4x EBITDA.
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2009
Mandates, 2025
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6 to 12 months
Who it is for
In their own words.
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“We have one chance to sell this business. We want the price and the buyer right.”
Owners of companies worth £10m to £250m, usually two to three years out.
“The next generation wants in, and the family does not agree on what it is worth.”
Second and third generation owners, often with shareholders outside the business.
“We are buying a company. We need to know what we are really paying for.”
Trade buyers and family offices adding a business they will run.
The problem it solves
One sale, one price.
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No second attempt
A company is usually sold once. A process run badly costs price, and a buyer who walks away tells the next one. We run the sale so the first attempt is the only one you need.
A lower price
A failed sale
Terms you regret
What is included, and how long
Five stages, one partner.
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- Readiness review and valuation, month 1 to 2
- Buyer list and approach, month 2 to 4
- Information memorandum and data room, month 3 to 5
- Offers, negotiation and heads of terms, month 4 to 8
- Due diligence and completion, with your lawyers, month 8 to 12
Six to twelve months, set in writing in the first month. Typical ranges from our mandates since 2020.
How fees are set
Agreed in writing, before any work starts.
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Retainer and success fee
A monthly retainer while we prepare and run the sale, credited against a success fee paid at completion. No fees from buyers, and no commission from lenders.
Retainer
Monthly, credited
Success fee
1.5 to 3% of the price
Expenses
At cost, agreed
What owners ask us about this work.
Next step
Speak to the partner who leads this work.
We reply within one working day, Monday to Friday.
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