Business Disposals:Maximising Value

The decision to sell a privately-owned business is undoubtedly one of the most significant and anxiety-inducing choices stakeholders can make. At Beavis Morgan, we recognize that while deciding to sell is the first step, it is often the easiest. The entire sale process is fraught with potential pitfalls and challenges, which is why our team of seasoned professionals is here to guide you through every stage.

Our approach begins with a thorough assessment to determine whether selling the business aligns with your objectives and whether the timing is optimal. Selling a business is a meticulous process that demands careful planning to showcase it in the best possible light. We emphasise the importance of strategic planning for the sale, ensuring that every aspect is considered and executed effectively.

Beavis Morgan specialises in helping you maximise the value of your business and unlock its full potential. We assist in evaluating various options, such as selling to management, facilitating a partial stakeholder exit, or pursuing an outright sale. Our comprehensive approach covers the entire spectrum of strategic considerations.

From the initial idea of selling to the completion of the transaction, our team manages the entire sale process. This comprehensive approach alleviates the pressure on directors and management, ensuring that all stakeholders’ objectives are met. It allows you and your management team to focus on running the business during this critical period.

Our services encompass critical elements of the business disposal process, including:

• Strategic Decision-Making: Assisting in evaluating whether selling the business is the right choice.
• Business Preparation: Preparing and grooming the business for sale, ensuring it is presented in the best possible light.
• Information Management: Creating information memoranda and teaser documents for initial distribution.
• Data Room Preparation: Assisting in preparing the information to be included in a data room, if necessary.
• Confidentiality Agreements: Negotiating confidentiality agreements with interested parties.
• Due Diligence Guidance: Advising on the due diligence process and providing vendor financial due diligence.
• Transaction Management: Project-managing the entire transaction to ensure a smooth process.
• Taxation Expertise: Providing comprehensive taxation advice and planning from our specialist taxation team, covering the transaction and post-disposal proceeds.