Following a BIMBO with Private Equity funding, and having subsequently built up the business by way of acquisition and organic growth to become a substantial operator in the Logistics and supply chain sector with a turnover in excess of £40M, it was decided that the time was right for shareholders to realise the profit of their investments. The shareholders were made up of Private Equity investors and the senior management.
Business Sale With Private Equity InvestorsFollowing the successful turnaround of a business in the transport and logistics sector in which management held shares with the rest being held by a number of financial institutions the business was approached by another Private Equity firm that had an investment in a company in a similar market that was significantly underperforming.
Business Acquisition of Underperforming Company with Private Equityibv were asked to represent a funeral director in the sale of their business. It was known within the sector that a few large corporate businesses were operating on a sector consolidation basis, providing a much quicker route to growth of market share than the alternative of opening new operations.
Business Sale (Funeral Directors)When a long established Direct Mailing House suffered from a downturn in trade, the Directors required advice as to the options that were open to them going forwards, both from a personal point of view to ensure they complied with their legal responsibilities as Directors, and the options available to continue with the business going forwards.
Business Restructure Through an Insolvency ProcessWhen a large commercial vehicle hire company suffered from the effects of an economic downturn and sales decreased significantly, this had a severe impact on the cashflow of the business.
Part-Time Finance Director & Lender NegotiationsA business (Company A) was approached by one of the top four banks to explore the possibility of becoming involved with a business (Company B) in which they had provided a significant term loan and overdraft secured against the company’s assets. They were concerned that whilst the value of the net assets was greater than the combined loan and overdraft of the business, it was making trading losses in the order of £500k per annum and if this situation continued and the bank were forced to call in the debts, the assets would be difficult to liquidate at sensible values as a fire sale situation would arise.
Acquisition of the Trade & Assets of a Loss Making BusinessA large scale Events Management company approached ibv as they were looking to expand their service offering and were seeking advice on how best to achieve this and integrate into their already successful operations. After much discussion it was thought that a move into the Wedding Events sector would fit very well with their existing operations.
Business Acquisition (Large Scale Events Management)A substantial Independent Financial advisory business regulated by the FCA required a part-time Finance Director after the sudden departure of the Group Finance Director.
Part-Time Finance Director & Business Sale to Private Equity FirmOne of the region’s leading advertising agencies had previously carried out a number of acquisitions, and after those had successfully helped grow the business, ibv were involved in assisting with a further acquisition.
Business Acquisition (Advertising & Marketing)When a commercial catering equipment services company had completed an MBO from a plc, they quickly found that they lacked the financial and commercial expertise required in order to help with the planned business growth. A very good finance team was in place, but the high level requirements could not be met with the current structure.
Part-Time Finance Director & Business Sale