Business Sale Success Gallery


  • Deal Completion



    Acquired by


    Milsom Industrial Designs acquired by General Physics UK Ltd.

    Milsom Industrial Designs is an aerospace and defense consultancy specializing in design, documentation, and recruitment services.


    Date 09/2009


    Number of buyers approached: 271


    Expressions of interest: 51


    Number of competing bids: 8

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  • Deal Completion



    Acquired by

    Private Investor - Mr. Doug Lingafelter


    Jacqueline Webb & Co. acquired by Private Investor - Mr. Doug Lingafelter

    Jacqueline Webb & Co. is a consulting firm that provides expert evidence in personal injury cases to lawyers and insurers.


    Date 09/2009


    Number of buyers approached: 177


    Expressions of interest: 39


    Number of competing bids: 13

    Negotiated & Completed by thumbnail


  • Deal Completion



    Acquired by


    Superior Labels acquired by The Reflex Group

    Superior Labels is a manufacturer of self-adhesive labels, board products and packaging film.


    Date 09/2009


    Number of buyers approached: 267


    Expressions of interest: 67


    Number of competing bids: 10

    Negotiated & Completed by thumbnail


  • Case Study



    Engineering firm gets better end result by increase in flow of interested parties.

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    Created by a management buyout in 2006, Clyde Energy was a reputable supplier of market leading systems.

  • Case Study



    As is normal for a BCMS Corporate assisted sale, the final sale price achieved for Scancon was more than double the first bid received.

  • Deal Completion



    Acquired by


    Globe Worldwide acquired by Chapco (Oadby)

    Globe Worldwide is a turnkey project management consultancy serving the telecommunications industry.


    Date 08/2009


    Number of buyers approached: 323


    Expressions of interest: 50


    Number of competing bids: 3

    Negotiated & Completed by thumbnail


  • Deal Completion



    Acquired by


    Clyde Energy Solutions acquired by The Radiator Co.

    Clyde Energy Solutions is a distributor of heating and hot water systems.


    Date 08/2009


    Number of buyers approached: 210


    Expressions of interest: 23


    Number of competing bids: 6

    Negotiated & Completed by thumbnail


  • Deal Completion



    Acquired by


    Precision Pipeline Solutions acquired by Sentinel Capital Partners LLC

    Precision Pipeline Solutions is a provider of managed outsourced solutions to the utilities industry.


    Date 08/2009


    Number of buyers approached: 260


    Expressions of interest: 37


    Number of competing bids: 10

    Negotiated & Completed by thumbnail


  • Case Study



    Their humble beginnings started in a shed near the Oulton Park racetrack, later relocating to a poultry barn, then to a former airfield, finally to an industrial unit.

  • Case Study



    . Peeping’s staff offers undeniable expertise with majority of their staff being former rail employees with extensive background in the industry.

  • Deal Completion



    Acquired by


    Tsunami UK acquired by BlueSky Corporate Finance LLP

    Tsunami UK is an interior designer specializing in high-end kitchens.


    Date 07/2009


    Number of buyers approached: 281


    Expressions of interest: 36


    Number of competing bids: 3

    Negotiated & Completed by thumbnail


  • Deal Completion



    Acquired by

    Private Investor


    Barnes & Mullins acquired by Private Investor

    Barnes & Mullins is a distributor of musical instruments to the retail industry.


    Date 07/2009


    Number of buyers approached: 189


    Expressions of interest: 35


    Number of competing bids: 4

    Negotiated & Completed by thumbnail


  • Deal Completion



    Acquired by


    Peeping acquired by Tracsis

    Peeping is a transportation consultancy specializing in passenger and traffic research services for rail operators.


    Date 07/2009




    Negotiated & Completed by thumbnail


  • Deal Completion



    Acquired by


    CM Community Services acquired by Sevacare UK

    CM Community Services is a home care services agency.


    Date 07/2009


    Number of buyers approached: 279


    Expressions of interest: 74


    Number of competing bids: 10

    Negotiated & Completed by thumbnail


  • Deal Completion



    Acquired by


    Jack Ellis Body Protection / Lorica Research acquired by J&D Wilkie

    Jack Ellis Body Protection / Lorica Research is a developer and manufacturer of military-grade body armor and equestrian protective clothing.


    Date 07/2009


    Number of buyers approached: 32


    Expressions of interest: 12


    Number of competing bids: 7

    Negotiated & Completed by thumbnail


  • Deal Completion



    Acquired by


    John Wilkinson / Cortest acquired by Dewhurst

    John Wilkinson / Cortest is a distributor and corrossion testing provider of street lights.


    Date 07/2009


    Number of buyers approached: 183


    Expressions of interest: 35


    Number of competing bids: 6

    Negotiated & Completed by thumbnail


  • Deal Completion



    Acquired by


    Timstar Group acquired by Demco Europe

    Timstar Group is a supplier of laboratory equipment and consumables to the education market.


    Date 07/2009


    Number of buyers approached: 217


    Expressions of interest: 36


    Number of competing bids: 4

    Negotiated & Completed by thumbnail


  • Case Study



    Pharm/DUR specializes in audit platforms to help both private and public health systems manage account discrepancies, overpayments, or fraudulent activities.

  • Deal Completion



    Acquired by


    Protection Systems acquired by Barron McCann

    Protection Systems is a microcomputer software developer specializing in encryption and access control.


    Date 06/2009




    Negotiated & Completed by thumbnail