An article by Peter Watson One of the most common questions I get asked by owner managers who are considering selling their business – is whether the time is right. Market activity is undoubtedly a factor – though perhaps a less important one than the...
Continue readingUK based Oyster Group, whose companies include Oyster Marine Ltd, Oyster Brokerage Ltd and Southampton Yacht Services Ltd, has acquired the Oyster yacht division of EC Landamore & Co for an undisclosed sum. Prism’s Peter Watson assisted Anthony Landamore with the transaction, along with Greg...
Continue readingAn article by Prism’s Peter Watson 1. Get an early understanding of market value Financial forecasting needs to be realistic. Receiving an independent valuation at an early stage will ensure that you don’t receive an unwelcome surprise late in the day. 2. Be realistic about...
Continue readingThe latest published figures on M&A activity have been released this morning from the office of National Statistics. The figures make somewhat depressing reading – with acquisition activity down in each principal category – inward investment, outward investment and internal M&A – with both value...
Continue readingPrism Corporate Broking have facilitated the sale of Clacton based specialist packaging company, Turpins Packaging Group, to USA owned company, Accraply Inc. Founded some 42 years ago, Turpins design and manufacture high-performance shrink sleeve applicators marketed under the widely recognised Sleevit brand. Over the years...
Continue readingAfter trading for some 20 years, Bedfordshire-based Integra ICT took the strategic decision to further expand their business through acquisition. They chose to work with Prism Corporate Broking to help facilitate the purchase; Prism has a strong reputation for being the experts in ICT and...
Continue readingPrism’s FREE half day seminars dedicated to the ICT industry always prove popular. The event provides valuable information to those looking to build value within their ICT business. The next date is 27th March at the wonderful HAC venue in the City Centre, not far...
Continue readingTwo of the UK’s leading marine electronics resellers, Bristol and Poole based Marine Electronic Services (MES) and London and Bristol based Cactus Navigation and Communication have been sold to a new venture backed by Vigo FI SL for an undisclosed sum. Prism Corporate Broking, specialists...
Continue readingEntitled ‘Maximise the Value of your Business’, Prism’s popular FREE seminar is being held once again, however this time with expert input from legal specialists Ashton KCJ. The event provides valuable information to those looking to build value within their business. For more information on...
Continue readingQuestions with Peter Watson from Prism Is Acquisition Funding available? “Absolutely yes. Acquisitions have formed a significant proportion of the deals we have funded over the last few years, ranging from small opportunistic acquisitions to significant reverse acquisitions for AIM listed companies” Is Private Equity...
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