Business Sale Success Gallery

Client Interview

We were very impressed with what we heard from BCMS Corporate and we only ever considered them when we got to the point of selling.

Deal Completion

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Ufton Associates acquired by Davies Group Limited

Ufton Associates Limited is an independent loss adjusting practice providing services to various clients in a number of specialist fields within the insurance market.

Date 05/2012

Number of buyers approached: 148

Expressions of interest: 30

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Deal Completion

Acquired by

Delta Labelling acquired by OpSec Security Group Plc

Delta Labelling Limited is a specialist labelling company that designs and produces a wide variety of labelling for brand promotion and brand protection through its innovation and design capabilities and its globally placed production and distribution networks.

Date 05/2012

Number of buyers approached: 249

Expressions of interest: 63

Number of competing bids: 5

Negotiated & Completed by

Client Interview

The sale process was extremely well-handled from start to finish. Selling a business is very emotional but with our Deal leader, we had someone who walked through it with us every step of the way.

Deal Completion

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Himalaya UK Limited acquired by First Natural Brands Ltd

Himalaya UK is a leading distributor of consumer products to the Natural and Gift markets across the UK and Ireland, including Health Food Shops, Spa Treatment Centres, Organic Supermarkets and national High Street Retailers.

Date 04/2012

Number of buyers approached: 220

Expressions of interest: 55

Negotiated & Completed by

Deal Completion

Acquired by

Davenport Paper Co. Ltd. acquired by Ratioform Verpackungen GmbH

International M&A specialist BCMS Corporate has helped package the right deal for Davpack following its sale to Ratioform Verpackungen GmbH, a company owned by Equistone Partners Europe (formerly Barclays Private Equity) and the management.

Date 03/2012

Number of buyers approached: 215

Expressions of interest: 37

Negotiated & Completed by

Deal Completion

Acquired by

DW Dunn Limited acquired by Swindon Commercial Services (SCS)

DW Dunn Ltd is a family-run plumbing and heating services business, serving the Cotswolds and Northern Wiltshire.

Date 03/2012

Number of buyers approached: 198

Expressions of interest: 28

Negotiated & Completed by

Testimonial

Name withheld at client request

It was clear from the beginning that BCMS understood how to manage, negotiate and communicate with global entities of this type. In my current business role I would have no hesitation in recommending BCMS to business owners contemplating selling their businesses.

Testimonial

I would like to thank you both for the major contribution BCMS Corporate made to a successful outcome of the sale and negotiations.

Deal Completion

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Flowmaster Group NV acquired by Mentor Graphics Corporation

The Flowmaster Group has taken a step closer to becoming a world-leader in thermal-fluid simulation software systems following its sale to the Mentor Graphics Corporation by international M&A specialist BCMS Corporate.

Date 01/2012

Number of buyers approached: 55

Expressions of interest: 18

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Deal Completion

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Medway Travel Limited acquired by CTT Group Ltd

International M&A specialist BCMS Corporate has completed the sale of bespoke executive travel provider Medway Travel to the CTTGroup.

Date 01/2012

Number of buyers approached: 46

Expressions of interest: 20

Negotiated & Completed by

Client Interview

We are extremely pleased with the terms of the sale, thanks to some good teamwork and good guidance on the part of BCMS Corporate on the terms that could be reached.

Deal Completion

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PJO Group acquired by Mechan Controls Plc

International M&A specialist BCMS Corporate has completed the sale of repair, calibration and certification specialist, the PJO Group, to Mechan Controls Plc.

Date 12/2011

Number of buyers approached: 276

Expressions of interest: 40

Negotiated & Completed by

Deal Completion

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Ag-Chem Holdings (Pty) Ltd acquired by Rolfes Technology Holdings Limited

Ag-Chem is a group of companies working together to produce high-quality agro-chemical products for the agricultural sector.

This deal was project managed and brokered by BCMS South Africa (Xigo) and BCMS UK.

Date 11/2011

Number of buyers approached: 289

Expressions of interest: 33

Number of competing bids: 2

Negotiated & Completed by

Deal Completion

Acquired by

Rathgael Developments Ltd and Select Travel Limited (wholly owned subsidiary) acquired by Rathgael Developments Ltd / Select Travel Limited

McNeill Rigby Travel Ltd completed an acquisition of Selective Travel / Rathgael Developments in Belfast, in a deal managed by BCMS Corporate. Rathgael and Selective supply all travel requirements to the corporate market which includes government departments/flights/hotels/car hire/ferry/train/visas etc. The distinct divisions also operate an events department.

Date 11/2011

Number of buyers approached: 205

Expressions of interest: 44

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Client Interview

"Now, having successfully gone through the process, we can see how vital BCMS’ role was in making the deal happen."

Client Interview

"Without a shadow of a doubt I would recommend BCMS Corporate's services. It’s fair to say that I couldn’t have done it without them."

Deal Completion

Acquired by

Martyn Brian Ltd (t/as Tyreland) acquired by Micheldever Tyre Services Plc

Tyreland Limited consists of seven tyre depots and 2 wholesale tyre warehouses covering a wide geography across Hampshire, Wiltshire and Dorset. The company also supplies a range of complementary products such as exhausts and batteries.

Date 10/2011

Number of buyers approached: 46

Expressions of interest: 23

Number of competing bids: 2

Negotiated & Completed by

Client Interview

"[BCMS] seem to be a well-run business with experienced advisors and they have a proven model which leaves little to chance."

Client Interview

‘I think the service [BCMS] provide is excellent and the concept of what you do is also an excellent idea too. The way you go about it is very thorough.’