Dyke Yaxley deliver in automotive sector

Dyke Yaxley, a member of The Corporate Finance Network, with two offices in Shropshire and one in the United States, has assisted in the valuation of a minority shareholding.

Sarah Hartshorn of Dyke Yaxley was recently instructed, by another advisory firm, to provide an independent valuation for the purposes of an exit.

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Jacobs Allen nurtures biotech MBO

Jacobs Allen, a member of the Corporate Finance Network with offices in Suffolk was approached by a Biotech company to assist with its succession planning. The founder and major shareholder wanted to retire from the company and allow the remaining management team to take the business forward.

The Jacobs Allen team led by Chris Kelly advised on the structure of the MBO and determined that the criteria for the favourable tax provisions available on a company purchase of own shares would apply.

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LEES manufactured a disposal in the engineering sector

LEES, a member of the Corporate Finance Network with offices in Norwich, London, and Hampshire has advised an engineering business on a disposal.

Chris Bidgood, Corporate Finance Director at LEES Accountants, was approached by a fast growing and innovative engineering business who were seeking a partial exit and a long-term investor to secure long-term succession and facilitate future growth.

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Bevan Buckland Fast-Tracks Disposal for Commercial Cleaning Company

Bevan Buckland, a member of The Corporate Finance Network, has successfully supported the disposal of a commercial cleaning company, with Andrew Silk leading the transaction. Tasked with helping the client achieve an exit before the upcoming budget announcement, Bevan Buckland sourced and engaged additional interested buyers to create competitive tension and accelerate the negotiation process.

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Jacobs Allen brokers MBO with client

Jacobs Allen, a member of the Corporate Finance Network with offices in Suffolk, was approached by the founder of a very successful specialist contracting business in the construction sector, who wanted to retire and sell the business. Chris Kelly marketed the business for sale ultimately obtaining a third party offer to acquire the shares.

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McBrides constructs an EOT deal for client

McBrides, a member firm of The Corporate Finance Network, completed a deal, led by Nigel Kimber, securing an EOT for a business in the construction services sector.

McBrides discussed various exit options with their client and decided that the EOT route was the most appropriate, managing the project from start to finish.

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