Corporate Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions, Management Buy-Outs Chartered Accountants London UK

Winters Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors
29 Ludgate Hill
London EC4M 7JE
England, UK

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+44 (0) 20 7919 9100

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+44 (0) 20 7919 9019

Corporate Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions

Corporate Finance

“I’ve been poor and I’ve been rich. Rich is better” Michael Caine, Actor

Not everybody wants to be rich but if you are starting up a business or already own one then you may have plans for growth and expansion, and even eventual disposal. The key resource you will need to realise those plans is money. If your vision is to grow your asset organically you may need help and advice in financing that growth. If you plan to expand by merger with or acquisition of other companies the same argument may apply. Finance lies at the centre of all business growth initiatives.

At Winters Chartered Accountants we have an extensive and successful track record of supporting and guiding clients through the complex processes and potential traumas of origination or changes of ownership of businesses. Our knowledgeable and dedicated team is keen and able to guide you whether you are looking to start, find/acquire, dispose, buy-in, buy-out or exit from a business. We can conduct due diligence investigations, conduct negotiations and advise on flotation transactions. Post deal we are there to advise and assist as integration issues arise or as you find yourself an owner as well as the manager of the business.

Business Start-Up and Development Funding

New and small businesses need careful attention and nurturing. At Winters we are keen to ensure that your tender corporate blooms receive all the support they require so they can grow and flourish to meet your aspirations and goals.

It is important from our point of view that we understand clearly what you ambitions and ideas for achieving them actually are and if necessary we may take issue with them and offer alternative ideas. Raising funds is often a vital part of the process of getting a company off the ground and at Winters we have good relationships with a wide spectrum of potential sources such as bankers, asset financiers and venture capitalists.

We can help you to devise thorough and convincing business plans and budgets aimed at securing the finance you require. Money comes at a price of course and we can help by negotiating that to the lowest possible levels with financiers. Our teams in the tax and accountancy departments can also offer a full range of technical advice.

Mergers, Acquisitions and Disposals

The complex processes by which ownership of companies changes can exert a major influence over the lives and futures of all involved. Put bluntly this often once in a lifetime event represents a critical moment of truth for owners, buyers and the enterprise itself.

Before considering any acquisition it is vital to have a clear view about the reasons for taking this step. Are you perhaps extending your operation geographically, buying off a major competitor in a core market or looking to diversify your range of products or services? You need to be clear whether acquisition is the best option or whether in reality there would be intractable problems in bringing the companies together.

At Winters we can assist and advise at all stages by:

Developing and implementing an acquisition strategy
Identifying suitable target companies
Securing any necessary finance
Due diligence investigations
Initiating discussions with targets and then negotiating and closing the deal
Post-acquisition management
Development of exit strategies and options and valuing and grooming the business to be disposed to gain the best possible price
Advising on tax planning issues to minimise liabilities post sale

Management Buy-Outs and Buy-Ins (MBO’s and MBI’s)

An MBO provides a first class opportunity for some one with talent and ambition. If successful it enables that person to realise and combine the goals of ownership with potentially higher rewards. It also brings a lot of headaches too and that is where Winters come wading in to help.

Key building blocks for a successful MBO are a business willing to sell, a buying management team and sources of funds. MBO deals are intricate and can be time consuming. In addition to technical skill and know-how they require careful planning and liaison between the various players. Winters will guide you through the pitfalls and challenges of this complex process thereby giving you the best chance of a successful outcome.

MBI’s take place where a individual or team from outside a company buy it from the shareholders. They tend to be focused on ambitious, talented senior executives with an impressive track record of success in growing businesses in terms of both turnover and profitability. They must also have substantial personal funds available to invest on a risk basis. Typical services we can provide include:

Locating a target company or advising on whether a deal is viable
Business plan preparation
Sourcing the finance
Doing the deal

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Our tendering process takes into account the different levels of staff required for the assignment and the complexity of the work concerned. Our team of experts work closely with you to find the best cost effective way of meeting your needs and achieving our aim of providing an efficient personal service which is value for money.