The corporate sector is a vital cornerstone of the UK economy, providing an array of opportunities as varied as they are prosperous. With over 40 years’ experience successfully facilitating the sale of SME and Corporate businesses, Kings Corporate, part of the Altius Group, is the foremost business broker for those seeking a bespoke approach that gets the sale over line.
We offer a client focused, confidential and personal service that starts with helping vendors optimise the ‘saleability’ of their business.
Our dedicated research team carefully analyse the sectors in which you operate, allowing us to tailor our approach to suit your requirements. Whether it be acquisition, growth, exit strategy or retirement plans, we will work with you to realise your specific goals.
From gathering key information and documentation to overseeing due diligence requirements to advising on third party professional expertise, we work alongside clients to get the sale over the line.
Whilst our team operate across the breadth of corporate sectors, we also have expertise within the professional services sector including accountancy, insurance, legal, property, recruitment and financial planning.
With a multitude of exciting opportunities being introduced to the market every week, finding the perfect commercial business can often become an overwhelming experience without the correct guidance.
Utilising our extensive wealth of accumulated knowledge, Kings Corporate can assist in navigating you towards an ideal business opportunity that matches all your acquisition requirements.
Beyond introducing you to a shortlist of potential acquisition targets, our expert team of negotiators will guide you through every stage of the buying process. We are always on hand to offer valuable advice to ensure the smooth and succinct completion of your acquisition, from reviewing your offer to recommending an industry-specialist solicitor.
The decision to sell a corporate business is a pivotal moment in any business owner’s career, and one which should not be taken lightly. Whether you are considering your market exit strategy or looking to execute your retirement plans, you will understandably want to achieve the best possible price within a concise timeframe.
With over 40 years’ experience in delivering highly confidential sales for SME and Corporate businesses across the UK, Kings Corporate, part of the Altius Group, represents the ideal opportunity to ensure a smooth transition of ownership by a brokerage with a proven track record of achieving market-leading multiples.
Through our tried and tested methods of creating bespoke marketing campaigns, in addition to conducting extensive market analyse to identify active buyers, we will maximise the return you will receive for your business.
This time will vary greatly depending on the business. There are multiple factors to consider; how readily available you are to conduct viewings of your business, whether you have the right sort of solicitor, and how long the Due Diligence process will take. We advise sellers on every step they can take to speed up the process.
Confidentiality is vital to maintain the level of staff and client retention throughout the sales process, with most of our clients opting for a confidential sale.
One of our experienced associate directors will pay you and your business a polite visit and conduct a business appraisal. It is in this appraisal where the fundamental details of the sale will be agreed, such as the tenure. During this appraisal, the associate director will conduct a market appraisal for your business, and a guide price will be set. This appraisal will be based on both the details of the business, and the current market climate for corporate businesses.
The purchaser will need to carry out legal and financial compliance.
A potential buyer will more than likely want to view your past 3 years of full trading accounts and a comprehensive asset list, in addition to copies of any relevant insurance certificates and licences.
Depending on how specialist your corporate business is, it may be appropriate to provide a handover period.