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Hilton Smythe corporate services
Hilton Smythe corporate services
There comes a point at which every business owner considers their exit from the business. Our specialised Corporate Business Team offer a Director led approach who are there with you throughout the sale journey.
Our corporate services:
Why Hilton Smythe?
Hilton Smythe Corporate aim to deliver the best possible deal for our clients, so that they realise their growth plans or ultimately, their worth. We make sure we understand you and your business. Understanding your needs, allows us to position any sale or acquisition of planned growth in your best interests. With an international reach, we’re focused on achieving the results that matter, to you.
Founded in 2012, Hilton Smythe has grown to be the market leader in helping people buy and sell businesses of all shapes and sizes. Hilton Smythe Corporate advise on deals in the £1M to £10M range, so you know you’re getting the specialist dedication you need and deserve, from a highly skilled and experienced team.
Hilton Smythe Corporate’s approach is different to other advisors and has evolved from years of experience.
We have a number of services designed for businesses looking to grow or exit. From our strategic review of your business to our transactional services, we have you covered.
Top 10 European Advisor in small-cap M&A 2020. Refinitiv Global M&A Small-Cap Financial Advisory.
Exit Strategy Review
Planning for the sale of any Company should start well in advance. Companies that successfully sell for the right amount of consideration plan at least three years ahead.
At Hilton Smythe Corporate, we aim to assist in the planning process, by providing a critical review of the business, with the aim of steering strategic decisions to maximise shareholder value at sale.
The review is performed by experienced Consultants with keen M&A insights and many years of experience. The process will help you better understand:
We provide an in depth report aimed at pinpointing areas of improvement and steering of strategy to maximise the results at sale.
This service is performed on a fixed fee basis which is credited against any future M&A transaction fees.
This service will ensure the business is in optimal position for sale in the future. Any business owners considering an exit in the future, would benefit from our Exit Strategy Review as early on as possible.
Process
- 1Workshop to define your objectives.
- 2Conduct a thorough analysis of the business.
- 3Analyse the industry and relevant transaction data.
- 4Consider any strategies that will improve value and saleability.
- 5Perform a financial analysis and valuation opinion.
- 6Provide guidance on preparing for sale.
As part of the process, we review key value drivers, competitors, the market generally and SWOT analysis. We will also provide prospective on the current M&A market, current value indication and recommendations covering key financial and legal factors.
Acquisition Services
Our Corporate Business Team has many years of collective acquisition expertise and leverage’s a robust infrastructure of databases and experience to source domestic and international targets for our clients.
In the sourcing of acquisition candidates, Hilton Smythe employs its own proprietary buyer database while also having access to and assistance from global database partners.
The trust our clients place with us is evidenced by testimonials from clients who know we will provide meaningful diligence, analysis and senior level attention to meet their urgent needs on a strict time-line.
Our acquisition advisory services include:
Process
- 1Work with you to craft the acquisition strategy
- 2Research and prepare a report of potential opportunities.
- 3Make contact with identified opportunities to establish a desire to sell.
- 4Coordinate initial information gathering.
- 5Valuation analysis.
- 6Prepare any offers to purchase and letters of intent.
- 7Coordinate the deal structure and facilitate any finance requirements.
- 8Agree heads of terms.
- 9Coordinate with accountants, lawyers and other third parties to navigate the due diligence and legal process.
Company Sale
Your company sale is in safe hands. At Hilton Smythe Corporate, we understand owner managed businesses and entrepreneurs, that’s why our sell side service is tailored to suit your every need.
With your dedicated experienced advisor and their support team together with our international reach, we really are best placed to assist in the sale of your company. Our experts are well versed in company sales and sell side advisory services.
We employ a proven, disciplined and pragmatic approach to selling companies in the £1M to £10M space. It starts with us getting to know you and your business inside out, so that we can understand your goals and ambitions and more importantly, how to make them happen.
Our sell side service includes:
Process
- 1Detailed fact find of the business to ascertain strengths and weaknesses.
- 2Preparation of confidential sales memorandum.
- 3Research and identification of potential acquirers using our extensive database access.
- 4Contacting identified potential acquirers.
- 5Arranging for the execution of Non Disclosure Agreements.
- 6Dealing with initial information circulation and early stage negotiations.
- 7Negotiating letters of intent.
- 8Managing the data room and due diligence process.
- 9Agreeing heads of terms.
- 10Instructing and managing lawyers for all parties.
Valuation Opinion Service
Our experts are happy to consider bespoke reports meeting your requirements. Our reports can be used in court proceedings as expert witness evidence if that is necessary.
Our Valuation Opinion is a full report or detailed letter with an independent opinion of the businesses valuation. The report or letter is prepared by an experienced consultant with many years experience in the M&A market.
OPTION 1
Full Valuation Opinion Report
This is an individually prepared report of our opinion, which typically involves around 30-35 hours work to compile. This report goes into detail as to how we arrived at the valuation figure. This report can also be Expert Witness compliant, should you need it for court. If you do, simply let us know.
Subject to receiving the relevant information swiftly, the report takes 3-4 weeks to prepare. We can offer an express service, however there may be additional costs.
OPTION 2
Opinion Letter
Alternative to a full opinion report, we can provide an overview opinion on letterhead. This will provide a considered, independent opinion of value.
This can be provided in as little as 7-10 working days, subject to us receiving the relevant information timely.
Our experts are happy to consider bespoke reports meeting your requirements. Please ask for further information.
Process
- 1Initial consultation and fact find.
- 2Gathering of key information required.
- 3Research of industry and businesses generally.
- 4Researching of relevant M&A activity to provide comparable transaction data.
- 5Adjustments as necessary to the financials to ensure suitability for valuation purposes.
- 6Preparation of report/letter.
- 7Follow up call to answer any questions about the report or opinion.