Katie Holt

Mergers & Acquisitions Manager

Katie Holt is a Mergers & Acquisitions Manager at Hilton Smythe, responsible for supervising colleagues, liaising with both buyers and sellers, negotiating offers, preparing heads of terms, and assisting with legal due diligence and the process through to completion.

Katie joined Hilton Smythe almost ten years ago, without prior experience in the industry, seeking a new challenge.

Over her career, Katie has worked on hundreds of business sales ranging from £100,000 to £3 million across various sectors. She finds every deal interesting due to the unique complexities and needs of each business.

Katie’s key skills include problem-solving, being approachable, and her in-depth knowledge of business sales, making her an invaluable resource for her clients.

At Hilton Smythe, Katie builds trust with clients by being approachable and maintaining strong working relationships throughout the sales process.

Katie believes Hilton Smythe stands out due to its dedicated, smaller team that consistently works with the same faces, aiming for the best deal for clients.

She observes a high demand for manufacturing businesses and a steady performance from service-based businesses. Her advice for anyone looking to buy or sell is to research thoroughly and ensure they have the right team behind them.

Katie’s professional advice: “Become a lifelong learner!”

Outside of work, Katie enjoys reading, walking, music, and dancing. If she was not in this industry, she would have pursued a career as an air hostess (though her height would have been a challenge!).

Her favourite quote is: “Believe in yourself!”