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A SMOOTH & SUCCESSFUL TRANSACTION.

Whether you’re buying or selling a business, get the price right, minimise the tax bill and close the deal without fuss.

To do that, you need a team that will get to know you, your business, your industry and the key issues you face. Once we understand what you are trying to achieve, we will get to work. If you are selling, we can help you prepare your business for sale, maximising its sale price and realising the value you have built up in the business. Our tax advisors will minimise tax liabilities and we will find the right buyer at the right price. If you are looking for a business to buy, we can help you find the right business, with the right strategic fit at the right price.

Whether you are thinking of selling your business, expanding through merger or acquisition, planning a Management Buy Out or Management Buy In, our tailored, practical approach could determine the success of your venture. We have completed transactions across the UK for all sizes of business, within a wide range of sectors, and focus particularly on owner-managed business.

Here is a selection of our successfully concluded deals.

Sale of Meridian Healthcomms to Bioscript

Sale of Meridian Healthcomms, a medical communications business based in Cheshire, to Bioscript. Bates Weston Corporate Finance advised the vendors on the sale which involved a focused marketing process, deal negotiation and management of the process through to completion.

Sale of Point Progress to Civica

Sale of Point Progress, a developer of software for human capital management, to global software business Civica. Bates Weston Corporate Finance advised the vendors on the sale which involved, deal negotiation and management of the process through to completion.

Sale of Project Dove to International Gas Major

Sale of Project Dove, a leading gas metrology business, to an International Gas Major. Bates Weston Corporate Finance advised the vendors on the sale which involved a focused marketing process, deal negotiation and management of the process through to completion.

Sale of Steam Plant Engineering to Babcock Wanson

Sale of West Midlands based Steam Plant Engineering, who install and repair steam boilers, to French group Babcock Wanson. Bates Weston Corporate Finance advised the vendors on the sale which involved, deal negotiation and management of the process through to completion.

Sale of Quality Care Choice

Sale of Quality Care, a Derbyshire based provider of residential care and supported living services for people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health conditions, to Choice Care Group. Bates Weston Corporate Finance advised the vendors on the sale which involved a focused marketing process, deal negotiation and management of the process through to completion.

Sale of CPS Building Services to H.I.G. Capital

Sale of CPS Building Services, a leading UK provider of mechanical and electrical services, to HIG Capital. Bates Weston Corporate Finance advised the vendors on the sale which involved deal negotiation, support throughout the due diligence phase and management of the process through to completion.

Sale of Eden and Border Vets to IVC

Sale of Eden Veterinary Centre, a small animal practice in Carlise, and Border Vets, a mixed practice in Longtown, to Independent Vetcare. Bates Weston Corporate Finance advised the shareholders on the sale which involved a focused marketing process, deal negotiation and management of the transaction through to completion.

Acquisition of Graham Clegg Funeral Directors by Funeral Partners

Graham Clegg is a funeral directors based in Liverpool. BWCF originated the deal for Funeral Partners. Deal size undisclosed.

Sale of Irongate Group to Complete Business Solutions Group

Sale of Derby based Irongate Group to Complete Business Solutions Group. Irongate is a provider of office supplies. Deal size undisclosed.

Sale of Glenthorne Vets

Sale of East Staffordshire based Glenthorne Vets to Independent Vetcare. Glenthorne is a mixed veterinary practice with two branches in Uttoxeter and Tutbury. Bates Weston Corporate Finance advised the four shareholders on the sale which involved a focused marketing process, deal negotiation and management of the transaction through to completion.

Acquisition of Chrome Group by Hopton Trading Holdings

Chrome Group a chain of nine EE franchises based in the North East to Hopton Trading Holdings. Bates Weston Corporate Finance (BWCF) carried out financial due diligence and provided lead advisory support through to completion. Deal size undisclosed.

Sale of Orion Security Print to Integrity Print

Sale of East Midlands based Orion Security Print to Integrity Print. Orion is a provider of bespoke services in relation to secure print, fulfilment, web and digital solutions. Focused marketing, deal negotiation and management of transaction through to completion. Deal size undisclosed.

Acquisition of Pleskarn by Reliance Medical

Pleskarn supplies a range of medical consumables and equipment. Bates Weston Corporate Finance (BWCF) carried out financial due diligence and provided lead advisory support through to completion. Deal size undisclosed.

Acquisition of Hillview Farm by Transparent Care

Hillview Farm is a care village in Berkshire, providing residential and supported living care to 22 service users, along with a day care facility. BWCF carried out financial due diligence and provided lead advisory support on the transaction. Deal size undisclosed.

Sale of Motiva Group to Australian quoted group, SG Fleet

The sale of Motiva Group to Australian quoted group SG Fleet. Motiva, based in Stoke-on-Trent, provide contract hire, short-term rental and fleet management services to corporate customers across the UK. Focused marketing, deal negotiation and management of transaction through to completion. Deal size undisclosed.

Sale of Air Conditioning Economics to Incentive FM Group

Sale of Derby based Air Conditioning Economics to Incentive FM. Air Conditioning Economics is a provider of heating, ventilation and air conditioning services throughout the UK. Focused marketing, deal negotiation and management of transaction through to completion. Deal size undisclosed.

Sale of Dynamic Sampling UK Limited to RSK PLC

Sale of Derby head-quartered Dynamic Sampling to RSK. Dynamic Sampling is a nationwide provider of site investigation drilling services. Focused marketing, deal negotiation and management of transaction through to completion. Deal size undisclosed.

Sale of Boothmans Agriculture to Frontier

Sale of Boothmans Agriculture to Frontier. Boothmans is an agronomy business based in Bourne. Focused marketing, deal negotiation and management of transaction through to completion. Deal size undisclosed.

Acquisition of Care Solutions Group by Lifeways

BWCF originated the deal for Lifeways and assisted with the collation and preparation of financial data. Deal size undisclosed.

Sale of Orchard Care and Haven care and Support to Lifeways

Sale of Orchard Care Limited and Haven Care and Support Limited, which provide residential care and supported living to adults with learning disabilities in Stoke on Trent. Focused marketing, deal negotiation and management of transaction through to completion. Deal size undisclosed.

Selling your business

Finding the right advisors, those who understand you and your business with a track record for delivering a successful sale is crucial.

Buying a business

We can help you to get the right business at the right price to meet your strategic growth objectives.

Due diligence

We will report to you on the issues that matter, so that your investment decisions are fully informed.

Management Buy Outs

A management team needs an advisor they can develop a strong relationship with. Come and meet us.

Bates Weston Corporate Finance LLP is a Limited Liability Partnership. Registered in England and Wales OC402713. It is also regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, firm number 768950.

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