How can we help with your finance requirements?
Corporate transactions are often important milestones in the life of a business. Whether you are looking to further your company’s objectives, expand or sell the business, undertake a management buyout, restructure the company, obtain a company valuation, or obtain additional finance, having an experienced corporate finance team at your side can make all the difference. Working to develop a clear understanding of what your business is about and its aims for the future, we will deliver practical advice and carefully tailored guidance to help you overcome any potential hurdles. With over 50 years’ experience in accounting, we are equipped with the sound knowledge and judgement that has made us a trusted name for countless businesses.
At Rayner Essex our corporate finance team specialise in owner-managed businesses and SMEs across a huge range of sectors. Our meticulous approach to corporate finance sees us work closely alongside you right from project conception all the way to completion – taking care of what we know best and giving you the time, space and resource to keep focusing on the day-to-day running of your company.
Specialising in owner-managed businesses and SMEs across a variety of sectors we work from project conception throughout the process to successful completion leaving you with the time and resource to focus on the day to day running of your business. Scroll down to find out more about how we can help.
Selling, buying or growing your business
You may have business expansion on your mind or may be looking to sell your business, whatever your objectives are, we can help you explore and understand your options. If you are expanding, you may need to raise finance or if selling we can help you prepare your business and find the right buyer through our established network. We can also help you put the right succession plan in place to support your plans.
Selling a Business
Our dedicated team can utilise our extensive network to source prospective buyers, assist in negotiating the best deal and manage the project from start to finish.
Buying a Business
Identifying the right businesses to target is crucial in making acquisition a success. Our wide network and experience enable us to find opportunities and secure the necessary funding. We can preserve your anonymity, if required, throughout the process and ensure all necessary due diligence is carried out.
Management Buyout (“MBO”) and Management Buy-in (“MBI”)
MBOs and MBIs can be excellent succession strategies for a business. As an exit strategy it gives an opportunity for control of the business to pass to those with a close working knowledge of the business and is often a faster process than selling a business.
Raising Finance
Structuring your finance in the most cost-effective way is crucial to the success of your business. We can review your current position then advise and recommend better solutions. Whether you are looking to support growth, refinance, release value or fund capital expenditure our experienced team can assist in finding you the right solution.
Business Valuation
Understanding the market value of your business is vital if you are considering selling, acquiring or have a shareholder dispute to resolve. We have the technical knowledge and commercial experience to advise on the value of your business.
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