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SOLD: Roofing Supplies Business
Anderson Shaw business brokers is pleased to confirm that it advised the sellers of this roofing supplies business in February 2024. The sellers initially approached Anderson Shaw in July 2022 and agreed to proceed with the sale in February 2023.
Established over 20 years ago, the business provides a wide range of roofing products to local builders and roofers, many of whom have been customers for over 20 years.
The Anderson Shaw team was led by Chris Elliott and acted as corporate finance advisers to the shareholders.
SOLD: Vehicle Rental Business
Anderson Shaw business brokers is pleased to confirm that it advised the sellers of this vehicle rental business in February 2024. The sellers approached Anderson Shaw in September 2023 following a recommendation from their accountants and marketing of the business commenced in October 23.
Established for over 10 years and operating from two sites in the Midlands, the business had some 100 vehicles, mainly on short-term hire and has an excellent reputation.
The Anderson Shaw team was led by Peter Wilson and acted as corporate finance advisers to the shareholders.
SOLD: Freezerent Limited
Anderson Shaw business brokers is pleased to confirm that it advised the sellers of Freezerent Limited on their sale to Petit Forestier Group in November 2023. The sellers approached Anderson Shaw in August 2022 following a recommendation from their long-standing accountants and marketing of the business commenced in Jan 23.
Founded in 2005 by Lee Dorward and based near Birmingham, Freezerent Limited is a company specialising in short, medium, and long-term rentals of light refrigerated vehicles with a fleet numbering 600.
The Anderson Shaw team was led by Peter Wilson and acted as corporate finance advisers to the shareholders.
SOLD: Environmental Products and Services Business
Anderson Shaw business brokers is pleased to announce that it has advised the owners of this Midlands-based Environmental products and services company on its sale in May 2023.
This long established business operates across the United Kingdom and has an excellent track record. It is well-respected in the marketplace, manufacturing and supplying good quality products and providing reliable service. The company has a flexible, small, dedicated team, who provide innovative solutions to its customer’s requirements.
The Anderson Shaw team was led by Peter Wilson and acted as corporate finance advisers to the majority shareholders and freehold owners.
SOLD: Fabrications Business Specialising in Larger Mezzanine Floors
Anderson Shaw business brokers is pleased to announce that it has advised the owners of this Midlands-based Fabrications Business Specialising in Larger Mezzanine Floors company on its sale in Feb 2023.
From appointing Anderson Shaw to sale took just about 18 months.
The sellers were delighted with the sale and commented “I engaged Anderson Shaw in 2020 to sell my business for me, following a recommendation from our Accountants. Peter and Richard were very professional and delivered really good levels of support to firstly put a very good sales document together, then search for potential buyers and help us through to an eventual sale. The process did have its' up's and down's and, as Peter had advised to start with, did take longer than I anticipated, but Anderson Shaw's guidance throughout the process was invaluable to getting the deal done on terms that worked well for me. The sale finalised in early 2023 just over 18 months from when they first started marketing the Company.”
The Anderson Shaw team was led by Peter Wilson and acted as corporate finance advisers to the shareholders.
SOLD: SMART metering business
Anderson Shaw business brokers is pleased to confirm that it advised the sellers of this SMART energy metering business on its successful sale in November 2022. The sellers initially approached Anderson Shaw in July 2020 and agreed to proceed with the sale in January 2021.
Established over 30 years ago, the business is a well established, supplier of electricity SMART meters and Pre-Payment metering systems. It has a long history and has built significant experience in these areas. As one of the UK’s leading operators of Pre-Payment metering services, it offers robust and reliable web based meter reading and ‘Pay-As-You-Go’ software solutions.
The Anderson Shaw team was led by Peter Wilson and acted as corporate finance advisers to the shareholders.
SOLD: Midlands Based Plating Company
Anderson Shaw business brokers is pleased to announce that it has advised the owners of this Midlands based Plating Company.
Established over 50 years ago the current majority owner and MD has been running the business for around 35 years, together with his wife in recent years. This was a retirement sale.
The Company provides Hard Chrome and other plating services to mainly defence, aerospace and motor sport customers. The business has a valuable, secret process for a particular plating application and this is one of the factors which gives it an edge over competitors.
SOLD: CNC SOLUTIONS 2000 LTD.
Anderson Shaw business brokers is pleased to announce that it has advised the owners of CNC Solutions 2000 Ltd (“CNC”), on the sale of the Company to Consolidated Rail Ltd.
Based near Brackley and within the “motorsport corridor” in the Midlands, CNC has been trading for over 20 years and provides sub-contract engineering services to larger businesses in the Motorsport sector
SOLD: NT Killingley Ltd
Anderson Shaw is pleased to announce that it has advised Matthew and Joanna Killingley, the owners of NT Killingley Ltd, on the sale of the Company to RD Capital Partners. RD Capital Partners is one of the fastest growing private companies in the UK. The group now controls £60 million of investments and employs 400 full-time staff members, across their core sectors of healthcare, infrastructure and real estate.
SOLD: Digital design and Marketing Agency
Anderson Shaw is pleased to announce that it has advised on the sale of the this Midlands-based Digital Design and Marketing Agency.
SOLD: Bristlewand Ltd
Anderson Shaw is pleased to announce that it has advised John and Val Kenny, the owners of Bristlewand Ltd, on the sale of the Company to John O’Flynn Developments Ltd (“Flynn”). Flynn is a leading company in groundworks and civil engineering based in Swindon.
A Valuation ahead of seeking a sale of the business
This project was driven by the company concerned seeking a valuation in order to consider a potential management buy-out of the business by an existing senior member of staff, or for the sale of the business to an interested third party. Anderson Sha…
SOLD: Substantial Fire & Security Business Specialising in Commercial Projects
- Guide Price: > £1.5M
- Price Achieved: > 100% of Guide Price
- Time to Completion: 17 Months
SOLD: Manufacturer of Bespoke Furniture for Elite Client Base
- Guide Price: > £1.0M
- Price Achieved: % of Guide Price (not disclosed as confidential)
- Time to Completion: 16 Months
SOLD: Substantial, Profitable, Commercial Electrical Sub-Contracting Business
- Guide Price: £750k to £1M (100% Shares)
- Price Achieved: Not Appplicable
- Time to Completion: 5 Months
SOLD: Substantial Electrical Contracting Business - East London
- Guide Price: £250k to £500k (100% Shares)
- Price Achieved: 70-80% of Guide Price
- Time to Completion: 57 Months
SOLD: Established, Successful Exhibitions Company
- Guide Price: £750k to £1M (100% Shares)
- Price Achieved: 90-100% of Guide Price
- Time to Completion: 12 Months
SOLD: Grounds' Maintenance Business
- Guide Price: > £1.5M
- Price Achieved: > 100% of Guide Price
- Time to Completion: 8 Months
SOLD: Water Testing Business
- Guide Price: £100k to £250k
- Price Achieved: 100% of Guide Price
- Time to Completion: 6 Months
A Valuation as part of developing a Company Incentive Scheme
This project was driven by the company concerned seeking to introduce an incentive scheme for various of their workers. The company was at an exciting growth point in its development and were looking at introducing a scheme that would help them take-…
SOLD: Sign Making Company with Strong Online Presence
- Guide Price: £250k to £500k
- Price Achieved: 90% to 100% of Guide Price
- Time to Completion: 10 Months
SOLD: Direct Mail, Fulfilment and Contract Packing Business
- Guide Price: £100k to £250k
- Price Achieved: 80% to 100% of Guide Price
- Time to Completion: 19 Months
SOLD: Non Destructive Testing Equipment Repair and Calibration Business
- Guide Price: £250k to £500k
- Price Achieved: 100% of Guide Price
- Time to Completion: 8 Months
SOLD: Growing Profitable Coatings Manufacturer
- Guide Price: > £1.5M
- Price Achieved: 100% of Guide Price
- Time to Completion: 8 Months
SOLD: London-Based Temporary & Permanent Staff Agency
- Guide Price: £250k to £500k
- Price Achieved: (Expected) > 100% of Guide Price
- Time to Completion: 6 Months
SOLD: Online Commercial Catering Equipment Supplier
- Guide Price: £100k to £250k
- Price Achieved: 90 - 100% of Guide Price
- Time to Completion: 26 Months
SOLD: Branded Product in Gift Sector
- Guide Price: £100k to £250k
- Price Achieved: 100% to 125% of Guide Price
- Time To Completion: 5 Months
SOLD: Bespoke Joinery Manufacturer (Based East Midlands)
- Guide Price: £100k to £250k
- Price Achieved: 80% to 90% of Guide Price
- Time to Completion 8 Months
SOLD: Online Niche Retailer Selling Straight Razors, Strops etc (Based Midlands)
- Guide Price: £100k to £250k
- Price Achieved: 90% to 100% of Guide Price
- Time to Completion 5 Months
BIMBO Purchase: Management Development and Performance Improvement Consultancy
- Purchase Price: > £1M (100% Shares)
- Acting for the New Majority Shareholder
- Time to Completion: 12 Months
SOLD: Tungsten Carbide Manufacturing & Engineering Business (Based Midlands)
- Guide Price: > £1.5M (100% Shares)
- Price Achieved: 90-100% of Guide Price
- Time to Completion: 16 Months
SOLD: Substantial UK Based Oil & Gas Recruitment Business (Based South East)
- Guide Price: >£1M (100% Shares)
- Price Achieved: 90-100% of Guide Price
- Time to Completion: 13 Months
SOLD: Precision Sheet Metal Business (Based North England)
- Guide Price: £750k to £1M (100% Shares)
- Price Achieved: 90-100% of Guide Price
- Time to Completion: 31 Months
SOLD: Leisure Vehicle Window & Door Manufacturer (Based North England)
- Guide Price: £250k to £500k
- Price Achieved: 60-70% of Guide Price
- Time to Completion: 8 Months
SOLD: Website Design Agency (Based London)
- Guide Price: £100k to £250k (Shares)
- Price Achieved: >100% of Guide Price
- Time to Completion: 5 Months
SOLD: Winching Systems Manufacture and Installations Business (Based W Midlands)
- Guide Price: £100k to £250k (Shares)
- Price Achieved: 80-90% of Guide Price
- Time to Completion: 50 Months
SOLD: Established Snack Foods Business (Based W Midlands)
- Guide Price: >£1M
- Price Achieved: 90-100% of Guide Price
- Time to Completion: 18 Months
SOLD: Railway Technology Business (Based East Midlands)
- Guide Price: >£1.5M (100% Shares)
- Price Achieved: 100%+ of Guide Price
- Time to Completion: 7 Months
SOLD: Industrial Control Systems Manufacturer (Based South East)
- Guide Price: >£1M
- Price Achieved: 90-100% of Guide Price
- Time to Completion: 12 Months
SOLD: Furniture Component Supplier (Based South Midlands)
- Guide Price: <£100k (100% Shares)
- Price Achieved: 80-90% of Guide Price
- Time to Completion: 8 Months
SOLD: Tyre-Fitting Business & Premises (Based West Midlands)
- Guide Price: £250k to £500k (Selected Assets & Goodwill)
- Price Achieved: 90-100% of Guide Price
- Time to Completion: 26 Months
SOLD: Commercial Refrigeration Installations & Repair Business (Based North East)
- Guide Price: £100k to £250k (100% Shares)
- Price Achieved: 70-80% of Guide Price
- Time to Completion: 4 Months
SOLD: Precision Aerospace Engineering (Based South Midlands)
- Guide Price: £500k to £750k (Selected Assets & Goodwill)
- Price Achieved: 70-80% of Guide Price
- Time to Completion: 12 Months
SOLD: Power Industry Engineering (Based East Midlands)
- Guide Price: >£1.5M (Majority of Shares)
- Price Achieved: 90-100% of Guide Price
- Time to Completion: 7 Months
SOLD: Accountancy Practice (Based West Midlands)
- Guide Price: £750k to £1M (100% Shares + Remuneration Package)
- Price Achieved: 90-100% of Guide Price
- Time to Completion: 17 Months
A Valuation for Owners in Dispute
This project was fundamentally about preparing a valuation for the business but it also included aspects of mediation. One of the 2 owners worked in the business on a day to day basis and the other didn't and although it made more sense for the work…
Preparing a Formal Valuation for Mediation
Anderson Shaw prepared a formal valuation for a client who needed it for a Mediation Hearing. The Client had been successful as an agent selling high technology components on behalf of an American company and consequently was earning a high level of …
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