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.
Our Acquisition Process
AB1 Group focuses on identifying businesses where an acquisition or investment can create long-term value. 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 retaining a stake in the business is important to you, we are open to structured arrangements. However, it is important to be clear that AB1 Group does not operate as a passive investor or silent partner. Our involvement is always hands-on, with AB1 assuming control of day-to-day operations and leading on key decision-making. This is particularly important in situations involving distress or significant turnaround requirements. Our experience shows that decisive leadership at this stage is critical to avoiding missteps and achieving a successful outcome.
Should you choose to keep a stake whilst stepping back from active involvement, clear governance arrangements are put in place from the outset. In such cases, we will take on the management of the business, ensuring you are kept informed with a detailed annual report. When a partnership of this kind is formed, we draft a robust agreement to safeguard both parties’ interests. Key elements of this contract require collective shareholder approval on significant financial decisions, with clear protections around capital and funding matters.
We Are Looking for the Right Partners
Let’s be candid. At AB1 Group, we value our time and approach opportunities with focus and intent. We work best with genuine, committed business owners who value direct communication and efficient decision-making. For a partnership to work, there needs to be alignment, trust, and mutual respect.
We are easy-going, fair, and serious about what we do. We believe business should be productive and rewarding, not a constant negotiation or source of unnecessary friction. Where a deal is not right, we are comfortable stepping away, even if that means returning capital, because long-term outcomes matter more than forcing an agreement.
If you value straightforward conversations, decisive action, and partnerships built on mutual understanding, we would welcome a discussion.
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.