Bates Weston Corporate Finance has a track record in advising on business sales and acquisitions across a variety of sectors.
From our base in the East Midlands we work nationally, with typical deal values ranging from £1m to £50m.
To see how we can help you, please call Chris Jones on 01332 365855 or email chrisj@batesweston.co.uk.
Here is a selection of our successfully concluded deals.
Sale of Autism Care Wiltshire to Choice care Group
Sale of Autism Care Wiltshire, a specialist residential care home operator for adults with autism in Swindon, to Choice Care Group. Focused marketing, deal negotiation and management of the transaction through to completion. Deal size undisclosed.
Platform acquisition for August Equity
Platform acquisition for August Equity of a specialist healthcare business. BWCF identified the target for August, assisted in negotiations with the vendors and managed the transaction through to completion including the coordination of due diligence streams. Deal size undisclosed.
Sale of Jamie Winstone Veterinary Practice to Medivet
Sale of Burton based Jamie Winstone Veterinary Practice to Medivet. BWCF advised the shareholder on the sale which involved a focused marketing process, deal negotiation and management of the transaction through to completion. Deal size undisclosed.
Sale of the shareholding in Electract
Sale of shareholding in Electract to management. Electract is an electrical contracting business based in Leicestershire. BWCF previously advised on the management buy out of Electract in 2006. BWCF advised the retiring shareholder, assisted in negotiations and managed the transaction through to completion. Deal size undisclosed.
Acquisition of Quinns of Greasby by Funeral Partners
Quinns of Greasby is a funeral director based on the Wirral. BWCF originated the deal for Funeral Partners. Deal size undisclosed.
Sale of Staffordshire commercial insurance broker
Sale of Staffordshire insurance broker with a mix of commercial business and sector specific insurance. Focused marketing, deal negotiation and management competitive bidding process through to completion. Deal size undisclosed.
MBO of Meridian Healthcomms
MBO of Meridian Healthcomms, a medical communications business based in Cheshire. BWCF advised the management team, assisted in negotiations with the vendor and supported the client in structuring the deal and raising bank funding. Deal size undisclosed
Acquisition of Graham Clegg Funeral Directors by Funeral Partners
Graham Clegg is a funeral directors based in Liverpool. BWCF originated the deal for Funeral Partners. Deal size undisclosed.
Sale of Orion Security Print to Integrity Print
Sale of East Midlands based Orion Security Print to Integrity Print. Orion is a provider of bespoke services in relation to secure print, fulfilment, web and digital solutions. Focused marketing, deal negotiation and management of transaction through to completion. Deal size undisclosed.
Sale of Irongate Group to Complete Business Solutions Group
Sale of Derby based Irongate Group to Complete Business Solutions Group. Irongate is a provider of office supplies. Deal size undisclosed.
Acquisition of Chrome Group by Hopton Trading Holdings
Chrome Group a chain of nine EE franchises based in the North East to Hopton Trading Holdings. Bates Weston Corporate Finance (BWCF) carried out financial due diligence and provided lead advisory support through to completion. Deal size undisclosed.
Sale of Glenthorne Vets
Sale of East Staffordshire based Glenthorne Vets to Independent Vetcare. Glenthorne is a mixed veterinary practice with two branches in Uttoxeter and Tutbury. Bates Weston Corporate Finance advised the four shareholders on the sale which involved a focused marketing process, deal negotiation and management of the transaction through to completion.
Acquisition of Adelaide Veterinary Centre by Vet Partners
Adelaide Veterinary Centre is a veterinary practice in Southampton. BWCF originated the deal for Vet Partners. Deal size undisclosed.
Acquisition of Pleskarn by Reliance Medical
Pleskarn supplies a range of medical consumables and equipment. Bates Weston Corporate Finance (BWCF) carried out financial due diligence and provided lead advisory support through to completion. Deal size undisclosed.
Acquisition of Kavanagh & Coates Funeral Services by Funeral Partners
Kavanagh Coates is a funeral directors based in Lancashire. BWCF originated the deal for Funeral Partners. Deal size undisclosed.
Acquisition of Daren Persson Funeral Directors by Funeral Partners
Daren Perrson Funeral Directors operates from two locations in Tyne & Wear. BWCF originated the deal for Funeral Partners. Deal size undisclosed.
Acquisition of Hillview Farm by Transparent Care
Hillview Farm is a care village in Berkshire, providing residential and supported living care to 22 service users, along with a day care facility. BWCF carried out financial due diligence and provided lead advisory support on the transaction. Deal size undisclosed.
Acquisition of Roanu House and Raola House by Transparent Care
Roanu and Raola are both residential care facilities for adults with learning disabilities in Surrey. BWCF carried out financial due diligence and provided lead advisory support on the transaction. Deal size undisclosed.
Acquisition of Monpekson by Transparent Care
Monpekson is a specialist provider of residential care for adults with learning disabilities, based in Harrow. BWCF carried out financial due diligence and provided lead advisory support on the transaction. Deal size undisclosed.
Sale of Motiva Group to Australian quoted group, SG Fleet
The sale of Motiva Group to Australian quoted group SG Fleet. Motiva, based in Stoke-on-Trent, provide contract hire, short-term rental and fleet management services to corporate customers across the UK. Focused marketing, deal negotiation and management of transaction through to completion. Deal size undisclosed.
Acquisition of Woodcroft Veterinary Group by Vet Partners
Woodcroft Veterinary Group is a chain of six veterinary practices and hospital in Cheshire. BWCF originated the deal for Vet Partners. Deal size undisclosed.
Sale of Moorhead Excavations and Moorhead Demolition to Croxden Capital Partners
Sale of Leeds based Moorhead Excavations and Moorhead Demolition to investment vehicle Croxden Capital Partners. Moorhead Excavations is a provider of excavation and site remediation services and Moorhead Demolitions is a provider of demolition services. Focused marketing, deal negotiation and management of transaction through to completion. Deal size undisclosed.
Acquisition of Homesearch by Leaders Lettings
Acquisition of Homesearch by Leaders Lettings. Homesearch, with two branches in Stoke on Trent is a property expert with a full range of sales and letting services. Leaders are one of the largest independent property groups in the UK. BWCF originated the deal for Leaders. Deal size undisclosed.
Sale of Air Conditioning Economics to Incentive FM Group
Sale of Derby based Air Conditioning Economics to Incentive FM. Air Conditioning Economics is a provider of heating, ventilation and air conditioning services throughout the UK. Focused marketing, deal negotiation and management of transaction through to completion. Deal size undisclosed.
Sale of Dynamic Sampling UK Limited to RSK PLC
Sale of Derby head-quartered Dynamic Sampling to RSK. Dynamic Sampling is a nationwide provider of site investigation drilling services. Focused marketing, deal negotiation and management of transaction through to completion. Deal size undisclosed.
Sale of Barwood Products to NYMAS
Sale of Stoke on Trent based Barwood Products to NYMAS. Barwood is a provider of bathroom equipment to the special needs and disability sector. Focused marketing, deal negotiation and management of transaction through to completion. Deal size undisclosed.
MBO of Key 2 Care
MBO of Key 2 Care (t/a Derbyshire Care Services), a domiciliary care provider based in Derbyshire. Advised on the buyout of the majority shareholder, assisted in negotiations and managed the transaction through to completion. Deal size undisclosed.
Sale of Boothmans Agriculture to Frontier
Sale of Boothmans Agriculture to Frontier. Boothmans is an agronomy business based in Bourne. Focused marketing, deal negotiation and management of transaction through to completion. Deal size undisclosed.
Acquisition of Care Solutions Group by Lifeways
BWCF originated the deal for Lifeways and assisted with the collation and preparation of financial data. Deal size undisclosed.
Sale of Innovia Solutions to Ravago Chemicals SA
Sale of Ely based Innovia Solutions to Ravago Chemicals, a global chemical distribution business. Innovia is a distributor of chemicals into the coatings, adhesives, construction and textile markets. Focused marketing, deal negotiation and management of transaction through to completion. Deal size undisclosed.
Sale of Natures Dream
Sale of the majority stake in North Staffordshire based importer and distributor of beauty products. Focused marketing, deal negotiation and management of transaction through to completion. Deal size undisclosed.
Sale of Staffordshire Hydraulic Services Limited to High Pressure Equipment Company LLC
Sale of Staffordshire Hydraulic Services Limited in Stoke-on-Trent to High Pressure Equipment Company LLC based in the US. SHS designs and manufactures high pressure testing equipment and power packs for applications in oil and gas, power and industrial sectors. Focused marketing, deal negotiation and management of transaction through to completion. Deal size undisclosed.
Sale of Future Home Care to Lifeways
Sale of Future Home Care a national care provider employing over 1,100 staff which provides care to service users with learning disabilities. Focused marketing, deal negotiation and management of transaction through to completion. Deal size undisclosed.
Sale of Swan Fostering to Fostering Solutions
Sale of Swan Fostering Limited which arranges foster care for children based in Hitchin, Hertfordshire. Focused marketing, deal negotiation and management of transaction through to completion. Deal size undisclosed.
Sale of Orchard Care and Haven care and Support to Lifeways
Sale of Orchard Care Limited and Haven Care and Support Limited, which provide residential care and supported living to adults with learning disabilities in Stoke on Trent. Focused marketing, deal negotiation and management of transaction through to completion. Deal size undisclosed.
Sale of Winshill Pharmacy to Medex Health
Sale of Winshill Pharmacy Limited, an independent pharmacy based in Burton on Trent, to Medex Health Limited. Focused marketing, deal negotiation and management of transaction through to completion. Deal size undisclosed.
Sale of CS Electronics to HTC Solutions
Sale of CS Electronics, a supplier of fleet management and vehicle tracking services to HTC Solutions. Focused marketing, deal negotiation and management of transaction through to completion. Deal size undisclosed.
Acquisition of Orchard Manor by Zion Care
Financial due diligence on the acquisition of Orchard Manor, a purpose built residential care home for the elderly. Deal size undisclosed.
Sale of Body Temple to Total Produce PLC
Sale of Stoke on Trent based Body Temple, the UK's largest distributor of sports nutrition supplements to Total Produce PLC. Focused marketing, deal negotiation and management of transaction through to completion. Deal size undisclosed.
Sale of Inclusion Holdings to Lifeways Community Care
Sale of Inclusion, a supported living provider to adults with learning disabilities in the North West and North Wales to Lifeways. Focused marketing, deal negotiation and management of transaction through to completion. Deal size undisclosed.
Sale of Oaklands Community Care to Lifeways Community Care
Sale of Oaklands Community Care, a supported living provider to adults with learning disabilities and mental illness based in Derby to Lifeways. Focused marketing, deal negotiation and management of transaction through to completion. Deal size undisclosed.
Sale of Derwent Lynton to Zetar PLC
Sale of chocolate manufacturer Derwent Lynton who specialise in the manufacture of chocolate balls and hollow shapes to Zetar PLC. Focused marketing, deal negotiation and management of transaction through to completion. Deal size £1m.
Sale of Selwyn Care to CareTech PLC
Sale of Selwyn Care, a Gloucestershire based residential care business for adults with autism spectrum disorder to CareTech PLC. Focused marketing, deal negotiation and management of transaction through to completion. Deal size undisclosed.
Acquisition of Brush Traction Group by Wabtec Corporation
Financial due diligence on the acquisition of Brush Traction Group, a UK based provider of locomotive overhauls, services and aftermarket components by Wabtec Corporation. Deal size £19.2m.
Sale of Positive Living to Craegmoor
Sale of Positive Living, a supported living and residential services provider to people with learning disabilities, mental illness and autism to Craegmoor. Focused marketing, deal negotiation and management of transaction through to completion. Deal size undisclosed.
Sale of Eddie Palin Distribution Limited to Agrihealth NI Limited
Sale of Eddie Palin Distribution, a distributor of agricultural products based in Shropshire to Agrihealth NI Limited. Focused marketing, deal negotiation and management of transaction through to completion. Deal size undisclosed.
Sale of Daystate to Marocchi Arms
Sale of Daystate, a world leading manufacturer of high performance airguns to Marocchi Arms. Focused marketing, deal negotiation and management of transaction through to completion. Deal size undisclosed.
Due Diligence on proposed acquisition by Educational Resources
Financial due diligence on the proposed acquisition of a supplier of art equipment and other educational supplies. Deal size undisclosed.
Sale of Midland Aerospace to Calder Group
Sale of Midland Aerospace, a niche engineering business focused on the machining of aircraft structure components to Calder Group. Focused marketing, deal negotiation and management of transaction through to completion. Deal size undisclosed, June 2008.
Due Diligence on proposed acquisition by Automotive Group
Financial due diligence on the proposed acquisition of a motor dealership by automotove group. Deal size undisclosed.
Sale of Care First to CareTech PLC
Sale of Care First, a residential care business for young people with mild to severe learning difficulties to CareTech PLC. Focused marketing, deal negotiation and management of transaction through to completion. Deal size undisclosed.
Acquisition of NRJ Services by Air Conditioning Economics
Financial due diligence on the acquisition of NRJ Services, an air conditioning maintenance and installation company by ACE. Deal size undisclosed.
Sale of Bowmer Bond to MBI team
Sale of Bowmer Bond, a manufacturer of industrial narrow fabrics based in Derbyshire to MBI team. Focused marketing, deal negotiation and management of transaction through to completion. Deal size undisclosed.
Sale of Mistry Pharmacy to L Rowland & Co
Sale of pharmacy in Middlewich, Cheshire. Focused marketing, deal negotiation and management of transaction through to completion.Deal size undisclosed.
Sale of Moorcourt Developments to Rushcliffe Care
Sale of Moorcourt Developments, a care complex based in Staffordshire which provides residential care for adults with learning disabilities to Rushcliffe Care. Focused marketing, deal negotiation and management of transaction through to completion. Deal size undisclosed.
MBO of Electract
MBO of Electract, an electrical contracting business based in Leicestershire. Advised management team , assisted in negotiations and managed the transaction through to completion. Deal size undisclosed.
Sale of Autism North to Swanton Care & Community
Sale of Autism North, a chain of specialist residential care homes for adults with autism in Sunderland, to Swanton Care and Community.
Sale of Delam Care to CareTech Holdings PLC
Sale of Delam Care, a chain of specialist residential care homes for children and adults with learning disabilities in Staffordshire, to CareTech. Deal size £8.5m.
Acquisition of Kisimul School by Bowmark Capital
Kisimul is a residential school for children with autism in Lincolnshire. BWCF identified the target for Bowmark and managed the transaction through to completion. Bowmark invested £8.5m of equity, with debt provided by the Royal Bank of Scotland.
Acquisition of Sapphire Care Services by Craegmoor
Sapphire Care Services is a chain of residential care homes for adults with learning disabilities and autism. BWCF identified the target for Craegmoor and managed the transaction through to completion.
Sale of Adams Chemist to HI Weldrick
Sale of Adams Chemist in Sheffield to HI Weldrick. Focused marketing, deal negotiation and management of transaction through to completion. Deal size undisclosed.
MBO of MWay Motiva Group
BWCF advised the management team on the MBO of Mway Motiva Group which owns Motiva Vehicle Contracts, Mway Vehicle Rentals and KC Car Sales in Stoke-on-Trent. Deal size undisclosed.
Sale of RF Foskett & Son to LLoyds Pharmacy
Sale of RF Foskett & Son, a chain of three Derbyshire pharmacies, to LLoyds Pharmacy. Focused marketing, deal negotiation and management of transaction through to completion. Deal size undisclosed.
Acquisition of Hulmes Chemist by P Williams
Hulmes Chemist was a chain of seven pharmacies in Stoke-on-Trent. BWCF identified the target for P Williams and managed the transaction through to completion. Deal size undisclosed.
Acquisition of Milton Pharmacy by Co-operative Group
Milton Pharmacy was a single branch pharmacy in Weston-super-Mare. BWCF identified the target for teh Co-operative Group and managed the transaction through to completion. Deal size undisclosed.
