Can AB1 Group Buy Your Business?
AB1 Group are actively seeking opportunities to buy UK businesses. If your enterprise has been trading for more than five years, and you are considering an exit, then we would very much like the opportunity to speak with you.
We are open to both acquiring businesses and investing as stakeholders. While we prefer to acquire profitable companies, we will consider distressed opportunities as we have the infrastructure for successful turnarounds.
We are particularly interested in businesses with stable, predictable revenue streams and long-term customer relationships. We will consider investment in companies in any sector, provided they meet this criteria.
How Does It Work?
AB1 Group’s business model revolves around carefully identifying companies for acquisition or investment. Upon pinpointing a prospective business, we initiate the process by submitting a tailored acquisition proposal. This is followed by a negotiation phases, where we work closely with the business owners to agree on mutually beneficial terms.
AB1 Group’s Business Model
AB1 Group’s business model revolves around carefully identifying companies for acquisition or investment. Upon pinpointing a prospective business, we initiate the process by submitting a tailored acquisition proposal. This is followed by a negotiation phases, where we work closely with the business owners to agree on mutually beneficial terms.
AB1 GROUP OFFERS ACQUISITION PROPOSAL
NEGOTIATION OF TERMS WITH AB1 GROUP
AB1 GROUP ACQUIRES YOUR BUSINESS
AB1 GROUP GROWS THE BUSINESS
Once the purchase terms are finalised, we concentrate on development and scaling. Our established infrastructure is key in enhancing profitability and overall performance, utilising our extensive network to elevate the business’s market presence and success.
Once the purchase terms are finalised, we focus on development and scaling. Our infrastructure is key in enhancing profitability and overall performance, utilising our network to elevate the business’s market presence and success.
Why Sell Your Business to AB1 Group?
Selling your business is a momentous decision, and it is crucial to you that it transitions into the right hands. At AB1 Group, we respect the legacy and foundation you have built. Unlike some acquirers, we do not merge or disassemble the businesses we take on, instead we ensure they continue as independent entities.
Your team, which stands as a testament to your success, is invaluable to use. We intend to collaborate closely with them. Our acquisitions are driven by an appreciation of the brand’s history and a commitment to furthering its achievements, rather than altering its core direction.
Choosing AB1 Group as your investment partner or buyer brings a multitude of benefits, ensuring a positive and prosperous future for your business. You can anticipate the following advantages:
- Capital for Investment
- Swift Acquisition Process
- Flexible Deal Structuring
- Robust Infrastructure for Growth
- Maximise Operational Efficiency
- Focused on Business Enhancement
- Maintain Business Legacy
- Commitment to Staff
- Foster Brand Continuity
Valuation & Making An Offer
When it comes to assessing the worth of your business, you are the true appraiser. Whether you choose to use EBITDA, earnings multiplier, book value, times revenue, or liquidation value, the decision on the valuation method rests with you. Once you have determined a value, AB1 Group will strategise to meet the valuation and present an offer. The choice to accept is entirely yours.
When it comes to making you an offer, our due diligence process is straight forward and designed to be as painless as possible. We are not interested in getting bogged down in endless details; instead we focus on the essentials that truly matter. To streamline our evaluation, we require the following information:
- Financial statements for the last 3 years
- A comprehensive list of assets
- An outline of all financial agreements in place
In certain cases, as we delve deeper, we might request conversations with senior staff members. Typically, with the information you provide combined with our own research into your sector, we will have a solid foundation to present you with a fair and informed offer.
When it comes to making you an offer, our due diligence process is straight forward and designed to be as painless as possible. We are not interested in getting bogged down in endless details; instead we focus on the essentials that truly matter. To streamline our evaluation, we require the following information:
- Financial statements for the last 3 years
- A comprehensive list of assets
- An outline of all financial agreements in place
In certain cases, as we delve deeper, we might request conversations with senior staff members. Typically, with the information you provide combined with our own research into your sector, we will have a solid foundation to present you with a fair and informed offer.
Ready to Discuss Selling Your Business?
If selling your business or seeking outside investment is appealing to you, then we would welcome the opportunity to discuss either option with you.
In the first instance it cannot hurt to have a discussion around the subject on a ‘nothing ventured, nothing gained’ basis and see how it goes.
Complete the form to arrange a call with one of our Senior Partners.
Flexible Ownership Options with AB1 Group
If the idea of retaining a stake in your company appeals to you, we are open to such arrangements. But it is important to clarify that AB1 Group is not about passive investment or silent partnerships. Our involvement is hands-on, regardless of whether we acquire a full ownership or just a percentage. We are integrally involved in day-to-day operations and take the helm in key decision-making. This is especially pertinent in cases of distressed sales or where significant turnaround efforts are required. Past experiences have shown that leaving crucial decisions regarding business turnaround to existing owners can sometimes lead to missteps, and our proactive approach seeks to prevent such outcomes.
Should you choose to keep a stake whilst stepping back from active involvement, that works for us too. In such cases, we will take on the management of the business, ensuring you are kept informed with a detailed annual report and regular shareholders’ meetings. When a partnership of this kind is formed, we draft a robust agreement to safeguard both parties’ interests. Key elements of this contract encompass a clause ensuring that major financial decisions receive collective shareholder approval, a dividend policy, which mandates that 80% of profits are to be distributed, and clear pre-emption rights in the event that one party identifies a potential buyer.
AB1 Group Could Be Your Best
Option to Exit
Here is the honest truth: institutional investors overlook SMEs, dismissing them too small for significant investment. As a result, the pool of potential buyers with the means to purchase SMEs is limited. Waiting for the ‘perfect moment’ in this constrained market could lead to an endless wait. Therefore, given the uncertainties and the limited future prospects, the best time to sell a business is always now!
We Are Looking for the Right Partners
Let’s be candid. At AB1, our time is precious, so we do not entertain time-wasters. We want to work with genuine, hard working people who get straight to the point, just as we do. If we are going to collaborate, we need to click. We are easy-going, we believe in fairness, and we are serious about what we do. Drama, endless negotiations, or an uncooperative attitude? Not our scene.
Business should be enjoyable and fulfilling, not a constant tug of war. And while we are committed, if a deal is not right, we are not afraid to walk away or even give back what was invested. So, if you are an entrepreneur who values real, efficient partnerships as we do, let’s talk.
Let’s be candid. At AB1, our time is precious, so we do not entertain time-wasters. We want to work with genuine, hard working people who get straight to the point, just as we do. If we are going to collaborate, we need to click. We are easy-going, we believe in fairness, and we are serious about what we do. Drama, endless negotiations, or an uncooperative attitude? Not our scene.
Business should be enjoyable and fulfilling, not a constant tug of war. And while we are committed, if a deal is not right, we are not afraid to walk away or even give back what was invested. So, if you are an entrepreneur who values real, efficient partnerships as we do, let’s talk.
Would You Consider Selling Your
Business to Us?
We are looking to acquire established small to medium-sized enterprises that have been trading successfully for over five years and are led by competent management teams. Our mission is not just to enhance the value of companies we acquire, but also to respect and build upon their established legacy.
If you are considering exiting your business and want to ensure it is in capable hands, then speak with one of our Senior Directors about how we can structure the best deal for you.