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Business exit

Articles and guides on the processes of successful and smooth business exits for entrepreneurs and business owners. Advice on planning and the consideration of factors such as valuation, legal and financial implications, tax obligations, and the future of employees and stakeholders.

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British International Helicopter Services sold by Mobeus Equity Partners

Mobeus Equity Partners has closed its first exit since it rebranded in 2012 and offloaded a business which it says has been operating in a 'deteriorating trading environment'.

Exit Strategies

Making the successful exit transaction happen

Sooner or later, nearly all entrepreneurs will be interested in seeking some form of exit or capital investment. Paul Cooper, partner at media and technology corporate finance advisory firm Clarity, gives his advice on what buyers are looking for and how sellers can best position themselves for a successful exit.

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Fourth exit of the year for LDC as Direct Group is sold

LDC has exited its investment in Direct Group, five years after acquiring a minority stake in the business.

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E-Synergy sells Blackstar investment to Foresight

Early stage investor E-Synergy has netted an 8x multiple on its five year investment in Blackstar Amplification.

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Bridges Ventures cleans up with Pure Washrooms

London-based Bridges Ventures has exited its investment in Pure Washrooms, a Coventry-based washroom installation and maintenance business.

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Second exit of 2012 for LDC

Pet food and animal products business Cranswick Pet Products has moved from private equity backing to trade ownership.

Exit Strategies

Sale time: a good time to exit a business

Howard Leigh, senior partner at Cavendish Corporate Finance, looks at whether the current climate presents a good opportunity to exit a business.

Exit Strategies

Keeping your staff onside in an exit

Deciding to sell a business doesn't only affect one person, it also impacts your staff as well.

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Advent Venture Partners secures third tech exit in 2011

London-based Advent Venture Partners' tech portfolio has completed its third exit this year as it sells mobile payments provider Zong SA to eBay for $240 million (£150.5 million).

Exit Strategies

How a high industry profile can help your business exit

Boosting your business's profile prior to an exit will help reap the rewards. Mike Robson of Azure Partners explains how to adopt this strategy.

Financial Management

Maximising Entrepreneurs’ Relief when Exiting a Business

In a two part series, Lesley Stalker, tax partner at accountancy firm RJP, explains how entrepreneurs' relief can offer significant tax savings when exiting a business either completely or partially.

Venture Capital Funding

Exit in an orderly fashion

When private equity firms make an investment, the exit plan is already looming large on the agenda.