Our partner-led team has a track record of helping clients to sell their businesses to international purchasers, UK strategic trade purchasers, and private equity firms.
We support owner-managers and entrepreneurs in the mid-market across the UK, leading confidential, competitive sales processes whilst maximising value and deal deliverability.
Selling your business is a monumental milestone, which requires time, planning and investment to achieve the best results (pricing, cash on completion, deal structure etc). The earlier you seek expert support, the better.
Many of our clients dedicate decades to building their businesses and it is our mission to help them secure high-value deals that reflect the full value of their companies.
Our award-winning corporate finance services offer bespoke advice and guidance for selling your business, including preparing and positioning the business for sale, succession planning and specialist support with MBOs.
Succession planning and exit routes
Succession planning and exit route mapping should form part of your wider exit strategy. Having a strong management team at the helm will make your business more attractive to potential purchasers and open up the possibility of a MBO as an exit option.
Buy-outs
A MBO can be an effective way for business owners to realise wealth with minimal disruption to the business, management, staff and customers. We can evaluate whether a MBO is a viable option for you and provide comprehensive transaction support to secure competitive funding for management that covers the interests of everyone involved.
Deal support
As one of the most active dealmaking teams in the UK, we are experts in designing deal processes that prioritise confidentiality and create competitive tension in order to achieve the highest possible value for our clients. Our experienced negotiators will ensure your needs and objectives are prioritised and that the final agreement contains minimal risks with maximum value.
Sectors
Our team has experience in working with manufacturers, wholesalers, service providers and retailers across a range of sectors.
Food and beverage
Franchise
Technology and telecommunications
Financial services
Industrials and engineering
Automotive
Self-storage
Hospitality and leisure
Healthcare and life sciences
Professional services
Business services
Consumer
Real estate and construction
Transport and logistics
Education
Energy, utilities and infrastructure
International reach
Our reach and relationships span the globe, keeping clients connected to a large and diverse market of prospective purchasers and investors. With ground presence in 150 countries, PKF Corporate Finance can offer owner-managers and entrepreneurs access to a global market.
One of the most active dealmakers in the UK
PKF Corporate Finance is the 5th most active dealmaking team in the Midlands and 7th in the UK. In 2023, we completed more than 120 deals worth over £2bn in value. We specialise in deals valued between £5m and £50m while having the capabilities to transact between £2m and £150m.
Annual Deals Review
