Selling your business can be a lengthy process, but you can never start planning too soon. Being prepared will ensure you have time to find the right sale structure, ensure the business is in the right position to be sold, and reduce the risk of issues arising that could cause the sale to fall through.
We offer end to end support in the process of selling your business. From valuation, sale management and legal transfer, we combine multiple disciplines into one team to help you successfully sell your business.
We are the business focused experts in getting deals done.
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The process of selling a business involves a number of stages, with each stage involving specialist advisers. As a group of experts, we combine, to work as one team and create your complete business sale advisory team, helping you navigate the journey from pre-sale, preparation through to completion.
When selling a business there are a number of options available to you, including:
This type of sale normally entails the disposal of a companies shares or assets and even liabilities, in whole or in part.
This type of sale involves a company's existing management team acquiring a large part or all of the company.
This type of sale is an indirect form of employee ownership in which a trust holds a controlling stake on behalf of all employees.
There are several elements of the sale process that requires corporate finance advice.
From getting an accurate valuation of the business, targeting buyers, sale structure and transaction management, GS Verde Corporate Finance are experts in business sales.
The legal aspects of selling a business are vital to the sale process.
From initial structuring, negotiation, due diligence and legal transfer, having your legal advisers involved from the outset will help to reduce risk as the deal progresses.
Selling your business has a number of communication considerations.
From the sensitivity of internal communications to stakeholders and staff, to the external announcement to the wider market place, our Communications team will guide you through the whole process.
In the process of selling the business, you will need up to date management information and financial forecasts.
There will also be the need for tax planning, and our one team approach can help with all of these steps.
Expertise
All the required expertise you need to sell the business is provided by us - helping to add value to your existing management team.
With finance, communications, tax and legal advisers acting as one team, you have all the advice needed to get the deal done.
Reach
We span the entire business sales spectrum, with access to considerable pools of buyers as well as extensive marketplaces of acquisitive parties.
By using our Group, you can be sure that no stone would be unturned, and no opportunities missed.
Saves you time
Using one team removes the need to update several advisors at a time and reduces the chance of delays or anybody 'dropping the ball'.
Commerciality
We understand our clients needs and are specialists in corporate transactions. Knowing what is important to you from start to finish prevents unforeseen issues or delays.
Reduce risk
We take a holistic view of the whole process, identifying areas that could cause a deal to stall or abort, and pro-actively look to resolve them.
When selling a business there are a number of support services you will need, including:
Find out how the GS Verde Group can support your business sale with all of the above
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The Real Wrap Co, a premium sandwich supplier based in Bristol, has been acquired by UK leading food manufacturer, Samworth Brothers, in a transaction advised on by GS Verde Group.
Abatec Recruitment, a leading recruitment firm based in the Southwest, is pleased to announce the acquisition of St David Recruitment Services, a prominent agency located in Cardiff, South Wales.
Temple Homes Property Limited, a property management company based in Bristol, has successfully been acquired by estate agency Bristol Property Centre in a deal supported by the GS Verde Group.
“This acquisition was extremely important in our ambitious growth strategy, and having GS Verde there to support each aspect of the transaction was incredibly helpful. Knowing that we had various aspects of support all in one place was reassuring and their expertise in handling the transaction, securing funding, and negotiating the deal was invaluable.”
Paul Ragan, UPVC Direct
"Carole and her team at GS Verde, previously Astrum have been instrumental in our exponential growth over the last four years. They have literally been like an extension to my arm which has literally felt like an internal finance department. Whether it is investment, recruitment, invoicing, or payroll GS Verde are amazing!"
Kevin Dunn, BNI
“It was an absolute pleasure to have the team at GS Verde acting on my behalf. Nothing was ever too much trouble and the whole experience was fantastic due to their conscientious and professional approach at all times. I would recommend them in a heartbeat.”
Richard Jones, MD, Paramount Interiors
“We have used the GS Verde Group to advise us on several acquisitions. They are pro-active, commercially minded and help us through the entire process. They understand our needs, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them”
Grant Santos, CEO, Educ8 Training Group
