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iDealRealising the worth of your business
AUTUMN / WINTER 2014 / 15
www.idealmagazine.org
WHAT MAKES YOU VALUABLE? | INTERNATIONAL UPDATE | STATE OF THE MARKET | AND MORE!
TOPMARQUESExclusive interview: BCMS drives sale of
leading vintage automobile specialist,
Wildae Restorations
WHY BCMS?
Our three blue-chip executives,
leading the way
IT SECTOR
REPORT
Vibrant market,
global success
The UK market leader in the sale of privately
owned businesses would like to invite you
to join one of our forthcoming seminars
These free, informative events are held around the country.
Our seminars have been created to help business owners consider
their options for succession planning, and exit strategies.
To find out more or to register call: 01635 296193
To view our current seminar diary, visit www.bcmscorporate.com
We look forward to welcoming you
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The value of experience / 4 – 7
What new developments will impact on deal making
going into 2015. Steve Anstey reports
International spotlight / 8 – 9
News and insights from our partner teams in Ireland,
Benelux and the Mediterranean
COVER STORY / 10 – 13
What does it feel like to build and sell your business? We
speak to the former owners of vintage car specialist, Wildae
Restorations, who sold with BCMS
Leading from the front / 14 – 17
CEO Steve Dally, US Chairman Paul Daitz, and Jonathan
Dunn, MD of our Major Transactions Group, on why they
chose to work with BCMS
Sector overview / 18 – 20
BCMS offers an insight into the IT and Computing sector
What makes your business valuable? / 22 – 23
Where do acquirers find value in a company? Here are five key
questions to consider when planning your exit strategy
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ContentsWelcome
According to Start-Up Britain, which
tracks new company formations via
Companies House, the volume of
business start-ups is at record levels.
At the time of writing, in the last
week alone 8,675 new businesses
were created, and 387,611 so
far this calendar year. Recession
often seems to precede a period
of growth in company start-ups,
which is a very good thing for innovation, job creation
and ultimately the future wealth and health of the UK’s
business sector.
Recession will certainly have left some with no
choice, but others will see it as the right time to
back themselves, to assert more control over their
own futures. Many will take their lead from a hobby,
something they are passionate about, turning it
into a business – and that’s not a bad place to start.
Enjoying what you do and being passionate about
it is attractive to potential customers because it
invariably translates into quality. A good example
of this is a company we recently had the privilege
of selling, Wildae Restorations, who specialise in
bringing classic automobiles back to life.
We caught up with Bill Cooke and David Trueman
of Wildae for this issue’s cover story.“It was sheer
enjoyment that made us set up this business,”they
tell us. You can read the full interview on pages
10-13…
iDeal Magazine
Autumn / Winter 2014 /15
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Thevalueofexperience
As BCMS deal completions continue across a wide range of sectors, 2014
looks like a good year for M&A. But what new developments will impact on
deal making going into 2015. Steve Anstey reports
Predictions are increasingly positive about the prospects for M&A as 2014
progresses in what is a sellers’market, with all acquirer types seemingly
hungry to acquire. BCMS’own recent experience confirms this wider
sentiment having just concluded our most successful month of M&A
activity since the recession took hold in 2008, completing 11 deals. We do
however have a few notes of caution which mean vendors, acquirers and
advisors need to‘keep a finger carefully on the pulse.’I would argue that by
virtue of the sheer scale of BCMS operations in the UK, some 150 staff, well
over half of whom are market-facing, we are very well placed to do that.
“ It is simply too
risky to sit back and
hope that the right
acquirer finds you”
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Apoliticaldimension
I always get a little apprehensive as a
General Election approaches. If you
don’t feel there is enough politics
coverage by the media currently,
then you won’t be disappointed
over the next 12 months, as political
announcements and commentary
goes into overdrive.
What we hope is that politicians
exercise caution when floating policy
ideas between now and next May.
Ill-considered policy announcements
could threaten stability and the
market’s predictability. A sense of
continuity and no sharp tacks in the
opposite direction are essential to
ensure inward investment, capital
investment by indigenous firms, job
creation and, of course, deal making.
After all, it’s the wealth effect which
invariably wins elections.
Astrongpound
A strong currency has historically
been synonymous with a strong
economy, and we are doing well, by
comparison with many of our trading
partners. Mainland Europe is still
very much in the‘starting blocks’of
recovery, the European Central Bank
(ECB) may need to start quantitative
easing (electronic money creation by
central banks to you and me). In the
US, meanwhile, quantitative easing
has never been switched off – money
creation continues at a remarkable rate
– something which is scheduled to end
later this year.
In such circumstances it’s no surprise
that Sterling has strengthened against
the Euro and the US Dollar by 10%
and 13% respectively so far this year.
Sterling value will fluctuate, but
generally it will continue to perform
well against other currencies until
recovery truly gets underway in
Europe and the US economy is weaned
off quantitative easing.
For UK domiciled companies trading
across borders this is a challenge.
Profits made elsewhere in the world
are devalued when converted back
into Sterling for reporting purposes.
This is why Sterling strength features
in the interim financial statements of
UK plc.
Exports from the UK are of course
less competitively priced as Sterling
strengthens, but imports get cheaper,
pressure on inflation consequently
eases and therefore the pressure on
the Bank of England monetary policy
committee to raise interest rates
diminishes.
Howwillthisaffectdeal
making?
We would expect to see purely
domestic M&A between companies
who trade nationally to continue very
strongly. We also expect that cross-
border M&A, interest in UK targets
from foreign acquirers, will continue
as they seek to exploit growth in the
UK and view us a relative safe haven in
Europe.
In fact, analysis of 50 recent BCMS
transactions reveals that 30%
involved foreign acquirers. We are
active in over 30 sectors, with some
markets demonstrating high levels
of activity. Computing and the
wider IT sector accounted for 18%
of deals; engineering and high end
manufacturing accounted for 16%;
wholesale, retail and distribution for
10%; services including marketing
advertising, accountancy and
other financial services 18% and
pharmaceutical and medical 6%. The
remaining deals were varied with no
aggregate trend.
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In any M&A market, margin
improvement through improved
efficiency and productivity features
highly, but in today’s market even
more so. Also, technical advantage,
brands and other means of achieving
‘price elasticity’– in other words deal
gains which help underpin demand
even where prices are rising through
actual price increases or currency
fluctuations – are likely to feature.
Where the acquirers disclosed their
motives to BCMS, 39% cited product,
skills and technological advantage;
17% cited consolidation and removing
waste and costs, and 16% cited client-
base, contracts and brand as the
drivers for acquisition.
Newfundingsources
There are a lot of cash rich buyers,
larger corporates who have paid down
debt and hoarded cash and private
equity who have been busy exiting
investee businesses and raising new
funds; but debt is also still a factor in
financing of many deals.
The funding environment still remains
a challenge in the SME and lower
mid-market from the banking sector,
particularly High Street names, who
are still cautious about SME business
lending to support M&A or otherwise.
Traditional lenders tend to be
dogmatic, simply applying an EBITDA
multiple as a mechanism for setting
a debt ceiling and, consequently, the
purchase price in some cases.
Despite this though, or rather, I should
say because of this, the funding
environment is becoming much
more interesting and options are
opening up if you know where to look.
Unsurprisingly, where there is a need,
new innovative solution providers are
moving into this space vacated by the
traditional banks.
There are some interesting alternative
funding sources emerging which
broadly fall under the category
heading of asset-based lending. So
called‘challenger banks’are also
mounting a‘challenge’to better known
High Street banking brands in the
business funding space. A longer-term
trend to watch is the emergence of
peer-to-peer funding, initially confined
to individuals, it is now facilitating a
move into the business funding space.
I spoke recently with a finance broker
who is on the cusp of completing
a funding round for an acquirer to
complete a buy-out via peer-to-peer
funding. This is a relatively small
transaction, raising £1.2m for a deal
with an enterprise value of £2m.
But it’s an interesting development
nevertheless.
According to our recent deal data,
the cash rich status of many acquirers
is confirmed with 48% admitting
to paying the consideration from
company reserves. 22% admitted
to using a mixture of funding types
including asset-based lending and
overall, 22% of buyers also had access
to PE backing where needed. Not
all acquirers disclose their funding
sources.
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Appetiteforacquisition
In our case momentum, in the form of
deal volumes, has built gradually over
the course of this year, culminating
in a record-breaking month in July
of 11 completions. Our pipeline of
expected completions is also robust.
We continue to see really strong buyer
activity from all quarters: SMEs, private
investors, private and listed corporates
here and overseas, private equity-
backed businesses and various equity
investors.
Despite this appetite, acquirers still
appear to be selecting their targets
carefully, such that anecdotally
acquirers are struggling to deploy
their capital. We are receiving more
speculative enquiries directly from
acquirers, letting us know their target
requirements, or indirectly from their
retained advisors. This would seem to
suggest that the uncompromising and
comprehensive research component
of the BCMS service is still absolutely
essential – it is simply too risky to sit
back and hope that the right acquirer
finds you; there is no substitute for a
deliberate and targeted search.
One prolific acquirer told me recently,
“We much prefer intermediated
introductions to targets because
we can quickly get into meaningful
dialogue based on a professionally
prepared IM. We don’t have the
time and resource to speculatively
approach companies that look right on
the surface only to discover all isn’t as
it seems when we get into the detail.”
Drivingthedeal
Appetite aside, acquirer sensitivity
to risk can still be described as
heightened. Advisors need to exercise
care during Due Diligence, which is
broad and deep. Our own investment
in a virtual data room for each
client, and our unique arrangement
with BCMS panel lawyers to review
documents well before Due Diligence
commences is helping ease the
progress of this process. Without a
firm hand on the rudder at this stage,
advisors can risk deal fatigue on either
buy or sell side. Deal momentum has
always been important and perhaps
even more so now.
Whowillbuymybusiness?
The answer to this question is perhaps
to pose another,“What do you want to
achieve?”
Whether seeking an outright sale, an
equity investor, longer-term succession
or some shareholders wanting to sell
and others wanting to stay, the good
news is that the potential to structure
a deal which is right for you is better
now than I can recall; certainly since
2008.
“ We are receiving
more speculative
enquiries directly
from acquirers”
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Internationalspotlight
News and insights from our partner teams in
Ireland, Benelux and the Mediterranean
Interviews by Nicola Revolta
BCMS Ireland
Alan Branagh – Managing Director
What would be your number one tip for a business owner considering selling their
business?
My top tip is to make sure that there are“no surprises”– you need to prepare your
business for sale a number of years before you actually decide to take it to market.
Plan to get all your legal and financial affairs in shape and, of course, engage
professional consultants that know how to sell your business. Above all, you need to
be prepared individually by getting your head in the right place for the journey, being
sure of your outcomes and open to the choices you will have.
How much interest does your region get from overseas buyers?
BCMS Ireland did a survey recently of all the company acquisition transactions in
both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. The buyer originating country
ratio was 40% Ireland, 20% Great Britain, 20% USA and 20% rest of
world. BCMS’global presence means we can identify and
facilitate interest from overseas buyers in multiple locations.
Are there any cultural traditions or subtleties of doing
business in your region?
Ireland can be like a big village where people
know people and the businesses we work with
understand this. They are therefore attracted by
our confidentiality, integrity and independence
and know that, as we only work on the
sell-side of the transaction, we are never
compromised during negotiations.
Ireland office facts:
Location: Belfast, Northern
Ireland
Regions supported: Northern
Ireland and the Republic of Ireland
Size of M&A market in Ireland
(2013): 237 deals and 25,844 million
USD deal value
Languages spoken by staff: English
www.bcms.ie
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BCMS’unique methodology translates perfectly to international
markets – because we have expert professionals on the ground in
offices around the world, we have unmatched‘local knowledge’
delivering maximum value for our clients.
Note - Source for all market size data:
Zephyr Annual M&A Report Global, 2013
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BCMS Benelux
Derk Kropholler – Managing Director
What would be your number one tip for a business owner
considering selling their business?
Be open-minded about who your acquirer could be and
think outside the box. Have confidence in the interest your
company will generate – it may be more attractive to a
potential buyer than you think it is.
Howmuchinterestdoesyourregiongetfromoverseasbuyers?
We get a great deal of interest from overseas buyers.
The Netherlands has always been a good starting point
for international businesses wanting to access Western
European markets. This is due to the many languages
spoken here and our international orientation. We see a
lot of interest from Scandinavia because of the cultural
alignment and a growing interest from China.
Are there any cultural traditions or subtleties of doing
business in your region?
Trust is important. A lot of Dutch business owners prefer
a more informal atmosphere during meetings which is
sometimes confusing for foreigners because, although
the setting is informal, the issues always stay focused and
business-like!
Benelux office facts:
Location: Huizen, The Netherlands
Countries supported: The Netherlands, Belgium
and Luxembourg
Size of M&A market by country (2013):
Netherlands 1,380 deals and 133,173 million USD deal value;
Belgium 449 deals and 31,859 million USD deal value;
Luxembourg 129 deals and 20,581 million USD deal value
Languages spoken by staff: Dutch, English, French
and German
www.bcmsbenelux.nl
BCMS AKA/Mediterranean Office
Mehmet Soyer – Partner and General Manager
What would be your number one tip for a business owner
considering selling their business?
We encourage business owners to view their company as
a product and to apply the same marketing methods to
their business as they do to their products and services.
Businesses have a life-cycle and are grown to be sold.
Howmuchinterestdoesyourregiongetfromoverseasbuyers?
Interest in our region is continuously on the rise due to
its growing potential as a market and its proximity to the
developed countries, whilst still having comparatively lower
production costs. All three countries have recently started
operating with free economy principles – Turkey in the 80s
and Bulgaria and Romania in the 90s. Turkey is now the
centre for many manufacturing sectors, as well as tourism.
Most business owners here seek a foreign buyer and, thanks
to our vast international database, we can offer our clients
around 200 overseas prospects per project.
Are there any cultural traditions or subtleties of doing
business in your region?
Some of the bazaar traditions remain strong and bargaining
is commonplace. Many business owners think they are the
best talent the world has seen!
AKA/Mediterranean Office facts:
Location: Istanbul, Turkey and Sofia, Bulgaria
Countries supported: Turkey, Bulgaria and Romania
Size of M&A market by country (2013):
Turkey 870 deals and 15,115 million USD deal value;
Bulgaria 1,989 deals and 2,852 million USD deal value;
Romania 404 deals and 2,162 million USD deal value
Languages spoken by staff: Bulgarian, English, French,
German, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Turkish
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“Itwassheerenjoymentthat
madeussetupthisbusiness…”
Client interview: There’s something about a classic car that appeals to us
all. Earlier this year, BCMS advised on the successful sale of renowned vintage
car specialistWildae Restorations to the Joe Macari Group of Companies.
Here, we speak to founders Bill Cooke and DavidTrueman at their Devon HQ
to talk about how they built – and then sold – this rather special business
Article by Nolan John
A 1930s Rolls-Royce Phantom 3 is not the first thing you
expect to see in a Devonshire village. But when that village
is Braunton, situated by the River Taw and the beautiful
Saunton Sands, then the sight is not uncommon. For close
to 40 years, Braunton has been home to Wildae Restorations
Ltd, one of Britain’s most highly regarded classic and
vintage car restorers. And here, it’s my slate-grey Vauxhall
that looks a little out of place.
On arrival at Wildae Restorations Ltd, I’m greeted by William
Cooke - Bill to his friends and loyal customers. He guides me
through double glass doors into a bright workshop lit by
daylight from numerous large windows.
The space is cavernous, and the scene is breathtaking:
vintage Ferraris and Mercedes flank an Aston Martin, and a
near completely restored Rolls-Royce in pristine condition
stands next to a car that could be 100 years old. Here
and there engine components and parts reside on work
benches alongside engineering tools. Cars in various stages
of restoration are part-covered with plastic sheeting, their
engines exposed awaiting further work.
At the centre of the warehouse, a fully restored automobile
takes pride of place, awaiting one final wheel fitting. I am
a big car fan, but I don’t recognise the marque. The reason
soon becomes clear.
“ That’s a Belgian Minerva dating back from before the
First World War,”Bill explains.“In fact this model was built
in 1913. We’ve worked on this car for around three years,
painstakingly restoring it.”
The Minerva has elegant coachwork crowned with two
lanterns that seem more suited to a Victorian horse-drawn
carriage than a motor car, and this design tension flows
through the entire vehicle. It’s not a car, it’s a work of art.
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David & Bill
with the 1913
Minerva
The gorgeous
interior of the
Phantom 3
Many people take pride in their work, but when you talk
to Bill about the cars in the workshop, his genuine, lasting
passion for the automobile is revealed.“This Minerva came
to us in pieces, with a damaged engine. Everything you see
was restored by us. We worked with
specialist suppliers where we needed
certain materials, such as the vintage
leather. I even had to seek out a
foundry that could provide the iron
castings for the engine block.”
How much is a car like this worth? Bill
answers thoughtfully:“There are not
many of these models left and they
very rarely come on the market, if at
all. A collector would easily spend
over £100,000 on a restoration. This
particular example is priceless.”
Allinthedetails
We walk over to the Rolls Royce Phantom 3 – with
impeccably finished black and silver painted coachwork –
where Bill’s friend and business partner of nearly 40 years,
David Trueman, is at work on the upholstery. David is keen
to show me a rich purple fabric, bearing a print of a male
peacock, with which the interior of the Rolls Royce has been
upholstered to beautiful effect.
“ A collector
would easily spend
over £100,000 on
a restoration, this
particular example is
priceless.
”
The attention to detail is astonishing.“I tend to try as much
as possible to match the original look and type of materials
used when restoring interiors,”explains David. “ I once
worked with Axminster carpets to specially weave a type of
carpet needed for one project where it
was simply impossible to find a replica
of the original carpet used.”
In listening to both men speak
about their work, neither betrays a
Devonshire accent.
“I grew up in the Midlands. My father
was a construction worker,”David
explains.“He took ill when I was a child,
which meant he couldn’t work around
concrete dust any longer. We moved
to Braunton to be near the sea so he
could benefit from the fresh sea air.”
David found himself working on farms as an agricultural
worker as a teenager but he successfully applied for an
apprenticeship at a local car dealership in Braunton, where
his love affair with the automobile began. It was the appeal
of coastal life that brought Bill to Braunton, he explains.
“I was a builder, and I decided to relocate to the area having
enjoyed holidaying in North Devon.”
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Asharedhistory
The pair met quite by chance at the school gate, where both
had sons in attendance at the local primary. It was through
their children’s friendship that they became friends; a
friendship which ultimately led to both men embarking on
their first ever restoration project.
“I had bought a classic car that was in a complete state and I
wanted to do it up in my spare time,”Bill explains.“I knew David
could help me with the project and when I asked him, he was
up for it. It was the sheer enjoyment of doing that project that
gave us both the idea of setting up
Wildae.”
With all the present success of the
business, it is difficult to imagine
that this huge workshop was once
an empty engineering space, chosen
purely because it was affordable –
and came with an overhead crane
pre-installed.
“I’ll never forget the very first day we
both walked in here with our tools,”Bill
explains.“The space seemed so vast
and empty; we just looked at each
other thinking:‘What do we do now?’”
“In the early days people thought I was mad, giving up a
stable job to go and set up a business restoring vintage
cars. Especially as my wife had just had a baby!”says David.
“At one bank they turned me down flat for a loan, as the
only businesses they had ever supported were agricultural
and farming related.”
One of the first customers came to them completely
unexpectedly: a high net worth individual from the
Midlands who said he had heard about their new business
and had a number of cars that needed restoration.
“The business just grew and grew, with us eventually
having to take on staff,”says Bill.“Our reputation spread
as our customers, who were wealthy people started
recommending their acquaintances and business
partners to us.”
Despite only a modest investment in advertising – chiefly in
car magazines –Wildae became so successful that it quickly
outgrew its original space, with operations expanding into
adjacent buildings to meet demand.The company soon added
more workshop space, a paint shop and a machine room.
High-profileclients
It wasn’t long before interest was
received from international car
collectors, high net worth individuals
and even European royalty. When
asked to pick one particular
restoration that stands out against
the many projects completed over the
years, both men choose the same job.
“One of the highlights has to be the
imperial car of South Korea,”says
Bill.“It was presented as a gift to the
Emperor of South Korea from the Emperor of Japan. The
job came quite out of the blue. Representatives from South
Korea had spoken to one or two restorers in Britain, but
unlike us, none of the other restorers could offer a complete
restoration service.”
“That was a very special job,”adds David.“I’ll always
remember the patterned gold silk that was used for the
upholstery, which came from China and was only permitted
for use on the imperial car. I feel proud knowing the car is still
on display at the National Palace Museum of South Korea.”
“ In the early days
people thought I
was mad – giving
up a stable job to
start a business
restoring cars!
”
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So, once restored, are these exquisite
vehicles locked away in climate-
controlled garages, never to see the
light of day? Not a bit of it. Many
Wildae clients invest in restoring these
rare and precious automobiles solely
for use in racing and rallying.
Cars like this 1920s French-built Ballot
(pictured right) were designed with
racing in mind.“Édouard Ballot, the
Frenchman who manufactured these
cars had worked with Bugatti,”says
Bill.“Only a few Ballots were made but
they are some of the best examples of
sports cars from that time.”
RE-BUILTFORSPEED!Wildae and vintage vehicle racing
Bill is quick to point out business hasn’t always been
a smooth ride:“Things were difficult when the 1980s
recession hit as we were still a young company. We did
everything we could to keep the business going. It was
tough for a while.”
The most recent financial crash did not have quite the same
impact.“It seemed like wealthy individuals were still putting
money into classic cars because they didn’t want to leave
their cash in the banks,”Bill explains.
Thedecisiontosell
Having invested so much of their lives
in the business one imagines that
making the decision to sell Wildae
Restorations must have been difficult.
“We’ve worked at this for nearly 40
years now, and we always talked
about where the business would go
if we wanted to step back a bit,”says
David.“We thought our kids might
want to take over the business but
they were never interested. Neither
could the lads here look at buying us
out. The only option then was to sell
the business, as we didn’t want to just
shut the doors.”
“We weren’t quite sure if the business was even worth
anything,”he says, to my evident surprise. It was David’s
daughter Estelle, who manages the office at Wildae, who
suggested the next step. She noticed an advert for a BCMS
seminar in Exeter, which offered advice for company owners
thinking of selling up.“Estelle and I went along to the
BCMS seminar and we were impressed by what we heard.
Everything that was said made sense,”David adds. After
further conversations with their accountant, it didn’t take
both men long to decide to proceed with BCMS.
“It was great to have a whole team of people involved in
the sale and everything happened as explained at the very
beginning. We are grateful to Sue [Parkin-Russell] and Steve
[Marston], members of the BCMS team who worked with us
throughout the sale. They kept us informed and attending
the meetings with interested parties,”says David.
“In the end we had a few people interested, but the Joe
Macari Group were the ones we chose to move forward
with,”says Bill.“The toughest bit was the final part of Due
Diligence. As we got closer to agreeing
the sale the lawyers started asking
for huge amounts of information. It
became very intense. A huge amount
of paperwork had to be prepared, on
everything about the company from
contracts to insurances…”
Bill adds that the motivation for the
sale was not solely about realising
the value in the business:“It was
important to me that the business
went to a good home. I never wanted
to shut the doors, and I wanted the
staff to be looked after. Some of these
lads have been with us since leaving
school; some I took on as apprentices.”
Wherenext?
In looking to the future both men have not yet quite
decided how they will adjust to life post-sale:“I’d like to do
something completely different,”says Bill.“Being on the
coast, I’ve always had an interest in steam trains. Between
us we’ve got a bit of property as well so that will also need
to be thought about.”
Surely wherever they go, they’ll travel in style.
Bill with the
1920s Ballot
These cars were made to be driven:
“One of our repeat customers often
races his vintage Rolls-Royce. One
year he took part in the Peking to Paris
Rally: one of the toughest endurance
races, and the car went through hell.
He wrote to us saying he had
wrecked part of the engine
crossing a river
in Mongolia!”
“ It was important
the business went
to a good home, and
I wanted the staff
to be looked after.
Some of these lads
have been with
us since leaving
school…
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Leadingfromthefront
From Goldman Sachs to Ernst &Young, BCMS’hand-picked senior
management team has a blue-chip past and a clear vision for the
future, offering our clients an unmatched service
BCMS has grown significantly since it was first established
by the Rebbettes family in 1989. While we remain a family
business, we know the value of international corporate
experience.This is why BCMS’shareholders have actively
recruited blue-chip individuals with director-level
experience at some of the most respected and successful
organisations across the globe.
Here we meet Steve Dally, Paul Daitz and Jonathan Dunn
– three BCMS senior executives, with combined 70 years+
experience in international corporates including Goldman
Sachs, 3M and Ernst & Young. What is it about BCMS that
attracts people of such high calibre, and how will they
shape the future of this market-leading advisor?
EDUCATED:
Downing College,
University of Cambridge
SELECTED PREVIOUS ROLES:
Senior Board, 3M UK;
Anglo American
STEVE DALLY
CEO, BCMS
EDUCATED:
Amherst College,
Massachusetts
SELECTED PREVIOUS ROLES:
17 years at Goldman Sachs’ M&A division in
the US, UK and Australia; Macquarie Group
PAUL DAITZ
Executive Chairman, BCMS Capital Advisors LLC, New York
EDUCATED:
Queen Mary’s College;
Stoy Hayward
SELECTED PREVIOUS ROLES:
M&A Director for EY,
leading media transactions
JONATHAN DUNN
MD, BCMS Major Transactions Group
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Moving on to progressively
bigger challenges, in diverse
markets from Industrial, to
Consumer Products, I was
appointed to the Executive
Board of 3M UK plc in 2000
to the position of Head of
M&A and Enterprise Growth.
The key to 3M’s success was,
and still is, understanding
the customer and delivering
unique, innovative client
focused solutions.
In 2004, after spending
20 years with 3M, I was
headhunted to join Anglo
American and returned to
operational management
as MD of Mondi fine coated
papers UK: through market
segmentation, and customer
focus with strong sales and
operational planning, the
business grew significantly in
the five years I was there. 
What did you know about
BCMS before you joined?
My first contact with BCMS
came through working with
[BCMS founding director]
Dave Rebbettes in a number
of trusts and charities. I built
a great respect for Dave as an
inspirational entrepreneurial
businessman. Dave asked
me to advise when BCMS
was looking to build a Major
Transactions Division, back in
2010, and I was keen to help. 
It wasn’t until December 2013
that I joined BCMS in a full
time role.
What interested you most
about working with BCMS?
I was impressed with BCMS as
a company, its market leading
reputation, its ethos and
family values.
The leadership and vision of
the Rebbettes family was a
prime motive in me joining: I
admired the ethics, integrity,
passion and commitment to
success. BCMS has a great
culture - this is a company
where the staff are truly
respected and cared for.
BCMS has a proved track
record built over 25 years
of experience in advising
owners of SMEs in the release
of equity for part or full sale. 
They are a market leader
in a strong position. I saw a
company keen to learn, and
expand, and my role is very
much involved in taking the
company on to the next level
by injecting pace and focus.
Focus is all about our clients
- and how together we can
build and shape solutions
around their needs and
requirements.
What is your background, and
where did you work before
joining BCMS?
Steve Dally: Most of my
experience is in International
Companies: building well-
known brands, market
leading positions with a high
profile in their sectors.
I started my commercial
life at 3M in a technical role
before moving through
manufacturing, sales and
marketing and then business
development. Whilst 3M is
one of the biggest global
companies, it’s made up of
many small business units
covering diverse markets.
One of the first business units
I managed was a subsidiary
division which specialised
in emergency and oil and
chemical spill clean-up.
Through understanding the
market, sales and operational
excellence and delivering
solutions to customer needs,
we trebled the business.  
In your opinion, what has
made BCMS so successful over
the last 25 years?
The simplicity of the product.
BCMS offers an established
market-leading service; an
eloquent, effective, and
proven selling process. Like
all good business models, it’s
a simple one. BCMS widens
the net, creates genuine
competition, and delivers the
very best advice available to
those looking to sell. BCMS
staff are key to the success:
businesses are all about
people, cooperating for
mutual gain. At BCMS, our
teams work together with
the client at the centre of our
processes.
What do you see as the key
future prospects for BCMS?
I see BCMS broadening our
offer to clients, and building
on the successes we have
enjoyed.
We are going to come even
closer to our customers
to understand and deliver
solutions to their needs.
BCMS has been successful
with our focus on trade sales,
but the market is changing,
and M&A is very different
post-recession. Debt finance
is still restricted, and deal
making has become more
challenging, as acquirers have
to consider more creative,
complex ways of funding
acquisitions.
BCMS is already much, much
more than a trade-sale
specialist. We have a great
story to tell, across multiple
sectors, but it all comes back
to individual client needs –
and which is the best and
most appropriate solution to
deliver success.
“ My focus is all about our clients
– together we will build and shape
BCMS around their needs and
requirements
”Steve Dally – CEO
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cross-border. Some were
friendly transactions, some
hostile. I worked on some
significant, high-profile deals,
including the merger of
Mobil and Exxon [a reported
$73.7billion transaction], as
well as the sale of Seagram to
media conglomerate Vivendi.
I was also the dedicated
M&A banker for Bristol Myers
Squibb, and executed a
number of pharmaceutical,
consumer products and
business services sector
deals on their behalf.
I am familiar with the different
deal making process in US,
Europe and the Asia Pacific
region, and I left Goldman
Sachs to join Australian
Investment Bank Macquarie,
where I was one of the first
executives hired to develop
the company’s operations in
North America.
What did you know about
BCMS before you joined?
Because BCMS operates
in a different market
sector – focusing on sell-
side advisory for privately
owned businesses – I had
not interacted with BCMS
professionally. However,
a close personal friend of
mine sold his business to a
Private Equity firm, and he
was successfully represented
by BCMS. Additionally I knew
Bob Goldsmith [President and
CEO at BCMS North America],
and he would seek my advice
on how to develop and grow
BCMS in the US. I began to
understand the uniqueness
of BCMS’approach, and the
more I learned the more
intrigued I became.
What interested you most
about working with BCMS?
I was attracted to the specific
focus on privately owned
businesses, and by BCMS’
technical expertise as a
sell-side advisor. To advise
clients on a sale requires
a very particular skillset,
and extensive technical
knowledge, from research to
deal structuring. These are
competencies specific to our
approach. My observation
is that the quality of the
BCMS process and approach
differentiates us greatly
from our competitors – it is
thoughtful, sophisticated and
proactive.
What pushed me towards
BCMS was the culture of
the company – meeting
the shareholders, and
understanding their personal
integrity and commitment.
They should feel proud of the
working culture they have
established.
What is your background, and
where did you work before
joining BCMS?
Paul Daitz: Investment
banking, where I have over 25
years’experience. I was hired
on the graduate programme
at Goldman Sachs straight
after my undergraduate
studies, and joined the
Merger & Acquisitions
department in NewYork. Over
a 17-year career at Goldman
Sachs – including working
out of the London office,
and 3 years in the Sydney
office – my primary focus
and responsibilities were as
an M&A specialist, across all
industries.
I worked in mega-cap deals
and with publicly listed
companies, in a wide variety
of transactions – on the
sell-side, the buy-side, and
In your opinion, what has
made BCMS so successful over
the last 25 years?
Our service, based on
extensive research, and a
broad approach to finding
potential buyers. BCMS has
established a genuinely
international network.
We have researchers and
deal makers around the
world and a clear, proven
ability to market our clients
globally. Competitors in
our market are often sector
specific, or localised. BCMS
is comprehensive, and offers
a much higher level process
than the SME business owner
typically gets from a standard
broker.
I know our clients
appreciate that they receive
personalised attention from
highly experienced deal
professionals, with a built-in
attitude that the client comes
first, and the knowledge
that we will be relentless in
our approach to selling their
business. Some clients don’t
fully understand what we
offer at the beginning of the
process, but they are thrilled
at the end, when they realise
how much effort we dedicate
to working for them.
What do you see as the key
future prospects for BCMS?
The quality of what we do
is evident from our track
record: hundreds of deals,
a successful formula, and a
proven knowledge of how
to complete a range of
transaction types. For me,
the greatest opportunity is
optimising our international
network, sharing best
practice, working cross border
and leveraging the expertise
we have across the globe.
This will ensure our continued
success.
“ Competitors in our market are
often sector specific, or localised.
BCMS is global, comprehensive, and
offers a much higher-level process
”Paul Daitz – Executive Chairman,
BCMS Capital Advisors LLC, NewYork
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the BBC, and I worked on a
variety of multi-million pound
deals to acquirers including
Siemens, Macquarie, and
Satellite Information Systems,
who purchased the BBC’s
Outside Broadcast division
in 2008. My last deal before
leaving for BCMS in 2010 was
the sale of Nortel Networks
Enterprise Division to Avaya,
a $975m deal out of New
York, involving the complex
Chapter 11 process, which
concerns US insolvency laws.
In your opinion, what has
made BCMS so successful over
the last 25 years?
Client focus. The mainstream
M&A profession accounts for
its time, literally. In previous
roles, I had to account for
each hour I spent with a
client. My time – right down
to six-minute periods – would
then be calculated and
invoiced to the client based
on a charge-out rate. By the
time I left, my rate was around
£600 per hour. Now, how can
you possibly spend the time
and effort BCMS does if you
are set up in this way?
You won’t find another model
like the one we use at BCMS.
We spend as much time with
clients as we need to get the
deal done.
What did you know about
BCMS before you joined?
Because I was dealing with
larger, corporate clients, I
had been operating in a
different market. I did know
the Rebbettes family though,
and was impressed with their
integrity, and entrepreneurial
spirit. I knew I wanted to
return to my roots dealing
with smaller businesses and
clients – I really enjoy working
with business owners; people
emotionally tied in to the
outcome of a deal.
What interested you most
about working with BCMS?
No-one in the M&A industry
was operating the way we
do at BCMS. No-one was
talking directly to clients,
to business owners. The
Corporate Finance sector
tends to rely on networking.
But the lengths and breadths
BCMS goes to sell our clients’
businesses – to find an
acquirer beyond the obvious
– is unique in my experience.
I joined to help establish the
Major Transactions Group.
For me it was an opportunity
to be part of an exciting
company at a senior level,
shaping new directions
for the organisation. The
company was totally
supportive, and gave me a
high level of autonomy to
build the team.
What is your background and
where did you work before
joining BCMS?
Jonathan Dunn: I’m an
accountant by training, and
after college I did a year’s
foundation training, before
moving to practice as a
trainee with Stoy Hayward.
This was a quicker, fast-track
route into the profession, and
because of where my birthday
falls in the year, I was at one
point the youngest qualified
chartered accountant in the
country! I spent 10 years at
Stoy Hayward – now part of
BDO International – before
moving to Ernst andYoung
(EY), where I worked for over
14 years.
At EY, I operated in a variety of
roles, before being appointed
M&A Director for media
transactions. My biggest
client was the BBC, where I
led the sale for some of the
Corporation’s assets. This was
relatively new territory for
Right from the start, I
knew the decision was
good personally and
professionally. My experience
in Private Equity and financial
modelling helped us get
a number of major deals
over the line, including
pharmaceutical services
provider KBiosciences.
What do you see as the key
future prospects for BCMS?
We will continue to replicate
our strong UK market position
in chosen international
markets, as well as expanding
our offering. We are looking
to offer clients a range of
services, including advisory,
finance raising, and advising
acquirers. At BCMS, we want
to be more things, to more
clients.
“ The time and resource we
commit as a business to our
clients is unmatched
”Jonathan Dunn – MD, BCMS Major
Transactions Group
“ You won’t
find another
model like the
one we use at
BCMS
”
ITSectoroverview
M&A activity in the IT and computing sector is vibrant, with
significant demand for niche businesses from a diverse range
of acquirers.The sector encompasses not only software
development, but multi-device application development, and
innovative hardware, such as embedded computer systems.
IT SECTOR:
DEAL MAKING
IN NUMBERS
215Average number of
potential acquirers
identified globally per IT
project.
74%The increase in offers
submitted on BCMS IT
sector clients - 2013 vs.
2014.
27Average number of
acquirers signing a binding
non-disclosure agreement
per IT and Computing
sector project.
29Average number of
seriously interested
acquirers per project
8Average number of
exploratory meetings with
potential acquirers.
IT and Computing acquisitions at an
all-time global high…
Demand is significant, driven by better
access to bank funding, stabilised global
economies and cash-rich strategic
acquirers, attracted to IP, revenue
visibility and niche firms.
“It is widely reported by Merger Market
that 2014 global deal volumes in the
technology space have reached their
highest level since 2006,”explains BCMS
Deal Leader Shaun Farnden“This is
partly due to growth in major developed
economies, and increased overall
investment confidence.”
BCMS teams have seen an increase in
Management Buy Out and Private Equity
acquirers completing deals, in addition to
same sector buyers. Recent analysis also
suggests that as well as bank lending,
many more transactions are being
creatively funded, including through cash
reserves and via alternative lenders.
“Key to our success with technology
clients has been the ability to
communicate the benefits of the deal
to an audience of competitive strategic
buyers,”says Farnden,“including technical
aspects, IP and maintenance revenue
issues, which feature in negotiations.”
The value of competition
Recent BCMS Corporate-led tech
completions, including Compass
Computer Consultants Ltd (see case
study opposite), demonstrate that
competition amongst acquirers is central
to maximising valuations.
In the past decade, BCMS has advised
on the successful sale of 34 IT and
Computing businesses across diverse
specialisations and niches.
Our tailored approach explores all
available resources for strategic,
complementary and diversified buyers.
 BCMS Research Analyst Chris Fox
explains why a sourced approach to
identifying global acquirers, delivers
optimised value for shareholders.
The key to effective M&A research is
to select the best potential acquirers
through an exhaustive, open-minded and
inclusive process, utilising multiple data
sources and industry perspectives.
Our approach explores all available
sources for strategic, complementary and
diversified buyers. The relationships BCMS
has within the IT and Computing industry,
mean we capture daily communications
with key acquirers from around the world,
gaining direct insight into their strategic
thinking.
By creating a competitive bidding
environment for our clients we give them
genuine options and the opportunity to
achieve optimised valuations for their
businesses.
Engaging IT Sector acquirers across the
revenue spectrum…
In 2014 to date, acquirers of BCMS IT
Sector clients have largely been British
multinational organisations, with one-
third of buyers being companies listed
on the major stock markets.
As the chart demonstrates, the revenue
profile of these acquirers is diverse with a
notable concentration within the
£10m – £100m range.
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Table: The value of competition – the range of offers from IT businesses
PROJECT A – Technology; Software Development; Hardware Systems…
OFFER 1 OFFER 2 OFFER 3
Bidder 1 £8m
Bidder 2 £5m
Bidder 3 £7.5m £11.9m £13.6m
Bidder 4 £2m
Bidder 5 £9m £11m
PROJECT B – Data Processing; Software Applications; Business Intelligence…
OFFER 1 OFFER 2 OFFER 3
Bidder 1 $10m $12m
Bidder 2 $9m $12m $15m
Chart: Examples of recent company sales involving competitive bidding.
Project A: generated fierce bidding which resulted in an £11m uplift in offer value.
Project B: demonstrates the benefit of at least one other competitive bidder to the final
transaction value.
Chart: Revenue profile of BCMS acquirers
(January – June 2014)
Chart: Targeted IT sector acquirers by region
CASE STUDY: Compass Computer Consultants Ltd sells to Advanced Computer Software Group Plc
The successful acquirer was
Advanced Computer Software Group
Plc, an AIM-listed organisation, and
one of the UK’s leading suppliers of
software and IT services to health,
care and commercial sectors.
Vin Murria, Chief Executive of
Advanced Computer Software
Group Plc, commented:“This
earnings-enhancing acquisition
is complementary to the Group’s
existing education sector offering. It
provides us with greater critical mass
and a broader product range for the
growing education market in the UK.”
“ This earnings-
enhancing acquisition
is complementary to
the Group’s existing
education sector
offering.
”Vin Murria, Chief Executive of Advanced
Computer Software Group Plc.
Compass Computer Consultants
Ltd is a software development
company specialising in providing
business software solutions to
the education sector. Established
in 1988, the Cheshire-based
company’s solutions include
record management and customer
relationship management (CRM)
software.
BCMS identified 217 companies
that could potentially acquire the
business. Interest in the business
was significant, with selected major
international software organisations
expressing a serious interest in
acquiring the business.
After discreet approaches by the
BCMS team, 12 companies met
the shareholders to discuss the
acquisition, which included North
American, European and UK-based
acquirers. Ultimately, four companies
tabled offers for Compass Computer
Consultants Ltd.
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
< £10m £10m-£50m £100m+ £500m+
Compass Computer Consultants Ltd: Key Facts
DEAL VALUE: £14.5m (net of £2.6m
cash and property)
LOCATED: Helsby, Cheshire
ESTABLISHED: 1988
STAFF: 38
BCMS RESULTS
ACQUIRERS IDENTIFIED: 217
SERIOUS INTEREST: 42
EXPLORATORY MEETINGS: 12
Asia-Pacific
Europe
UK
USA
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Mike Davies, former Shareholder
and Director of Compass Computer
Consultants Ltd discusses the
successful sale of his company.
Why did you decide to sell your
business?
In the last 10 years the thing that
excited me most was designing and
writing software. My business partner
had reached his chosen retirement age
and was working reduced hours, which
left me engaged with the day-to-day
management issues, and that simply
didn’t interest me. That’s when we
decided to start looking at a sale.
How did you find out about BCMS?
Once we decided to sell we started
to look around at different advisors.
We really had no idea how to sell
the business. We then received an
invitation to attend a BCMS seminar.
We met one other advisory firm before
deciding to choose BCMS.
How did you feel the sale process
was managed?
The sale process was managed very
well. Once we had approached a
handful of buyers it became apparent
that there were certain things we
could do to increase the value of the
business. The BCMS approach helped
us tweak the business and make it
more saleable, which had a beneficial
impact on how much we got, who we
sold to, and the conditions attached to
the sale.
Are your staff staying with the
company, and was this an important
factor in the sale process?
That was really important right from
the beginning – there were a number
of companies we refused to speak to
and who we would not have sold to,
because we didn’t want our staff to be
working for them.
What is your overall opinion of
BCMS?
We were very impressed with
everything BCMS did for us. BCMS had
seen and done it all before, so they
were able to impart a lot of knowledge
to us which was invaluable.
To read this interview in full visit
www.bcmscorporate.com/success-
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“ The BCMS approach
helped us tweak the
business and make it more
saleable, which had a
beneficial impact on how
much we got, and who we
sold to.
”
Mike Davies, former shareholder and Director
of Compass Computer Consultants Ltd
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Whatmakesyour
businessvaluable?
Potential acquirers will take an array of factors into
account when assessing your company. But there
are five key questions you’ll need to answer, as
BCMS Deal Leader Shaun Farnden explains
Do you have any unique
products, technology,
patents or Intellectual
Property (IP)?
YES: Anything a business‘owns’
exclusively is likely to appeal to a
potential acquirer – a unique product
or process could be scalable, and open
up brand new revenue streams. If you
can do something no-one else in your
market can, that will drive the value in
your business.
NO: You might not have the legal
copyright on a particular process or
product, but perhaps your product
range, your systems or the way you
deliver your services, differentiates you
in the market. This is likely to make
your business an attractive target.
Do you have a stable,
committed client base?
YES: This is likely to be a major
positive; especially if you have clients
under contract. Cross-selling and up-
selling are key drivers for acquisition.
Strategic buyers often seek access to
‘locked-in’clients, perhaps located in
new territories, which will provide a
strong platform for growth and new
routes to market for their existing
products.
NO: Perhaps your customer base
is fluid, or you offer a‘one-time only’
service. You may have established clear
routes to market, such as a distribution
network, or partnerships, or sought-
after business critical accreditations.
These factors might make your
business an attractive proposition.
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Do you have a strong
management team in
place?
YES: Staff and infrastructure are
key in a transaction. If you have
established a dedicated, competent
management team who can run the
business on a day-to-day basis, then
this is likely to be a huge positive for
an acquirer or investor. It reduces the
perception of risk when you exit.
NO: While some level of shareholder
input is inevitable, it is important to
demonstrate that your business doesn’t
start and end with you. Acquirers are
risk averse, and will not want to feel that
if you leave the business, you take its
best bits with you!
Do you have significant
market share in your
chosen sales territory?
YES:There is a clear advantage in
having substantial market share and
leading status in your field, especially if
an acquirer is looking for high-level entry
or immediate access to your sector.
NO: An ambitious acquirer may
wish to catch the‘up-and-coming’
business instead of the established
bigger players. You may be more agile,
flexible and therefore have far greater
potential…
Is your business forecast
to grow over the coming
years?
YES: Growth is good. Acquirers
are likely to target you if you are
operating successfully in an expanding
market, buoyed by factors such as
regulation, legislation, or supply and
demand. Alternatively, you may even
be outperforming your competitors
thanks to your key differentiators. Any
credible growth plans will drive value.
NO: You may have an established
mature business, with predictable
revenues, or there may be certain
factors limiting further growth. The
stability can provide security to an
acquirer, and a strong platform from
which to grow the business. The whole
can be greater than the sum of its parts!
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iDeal Autumn Winter 2014

  • 1. iDealRealising the worth of your business AUTUMN / WINTER 2014 / 15 www.idealmagazine.org WHAT MAKES YOU VALUABLE? | INTERNATIONAL UPDATE | STATE OF THE MARKET | AND MORE! TOPMARQUESExclusive interview: BCMS drives sale of leading vintage automobile specialist, Wildae Restorations WHY BCMS? Our three blue-chip executives, leading the way IT SECTOR REPORT Vibrant market, global success
  • 2. The UK market leader in the sale of privately owned businesses would like to invite you to join one of our forthcoming seminars These free, informative events are held around the country. Our seminars have been created to help business owners consider their options for succession planning, and exit strategies. To find out more or to register call: 01635 296193 To view our current seminar diary, visit www.bcmscorporate.com We look forward to welcoming you
  • 3. www.idealmagazine.org / 3 The value of experience / 4 – 7 What new developments will impact on deal making going into 2015. Steve Anstey reports International spotlight / 8 – 9 News and insights from our partner teams in Ireland, Benelux and the Mediterranean COVER STORY / 10 – 13 What does it feel like to build and sell your business? We speak to the former owners of vintage car specialist, Wildae Restorations, who sold with BCMS Leading from the front / 14 – 17 CEO Steve Dally, US Chairman Paul Daitz, and Jonathan Dunn, MD of our Major Transactions Group, on why they chose to work with BCMS Sector overview / 18 – 20 BCMS offers an insight into the IT and Computing sector What makes your business valuable? / 22 – 23 Where do acquirers find value in a company? Here are five key questions to consider when planning your exit strategy p4 p10 p14 p22 p8 ContentsWelcome According to Start-Up Britain, which tracks new company formations via Companies House, the volume of business start-ups is at record levels. At the time of writing, in the last week alone 8,675 new businesses were created, and 387,611 so far this calendar year. Recession often seems to precede a period of growth in company start-ups, which is a very good thing for innovation, job creation and ultimately the future wealth and health of the UK’s business sector. Recession will certainly have left some with no choice, but others will see it as the right time to back themselves, to assert more control over their own futures. Many will take their lead from a hobby, something they are passionate about, turning it into a business – and that’s not a bad place to start. Enjoying what you do and being passionate about it is attractive to potential customers because it invariably translates into quality. A good example of this is a company we recently had the privilege of selling, Wildae Restorations, who specialise in bringing classic automobiles back to life. We caught up with Bill Cooke and David Trueman of Wildae for this issue’s cover story.“It was sheer enjoyment that made us set up this business,”they tell us. You can read the full interview on pages 10-13… iDeal Magazine Autumn / Winter 2014 /15 idealmagazine.org Editorial BCMS Corporate Coldridge House, Kingsclere Park Kingsclere, Newbury Berks RG20 4SW, UK Reproduction in whole or part without written permission is strictly prohibited. Whilst every care has been taken during the preparation of this magazine, BCMS Corporate cannot be held responsible for the accuracy of the information herein or for any consequence arising from it. BCMS Corporate accepts no responsibility for the views expressed by contributors. Opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect BCMS Corporate policies. The articles in this magazine are intended to be for general information only and should not be used as the basis for divestment decisions. BCMS Corporate, its staff and contributors do not accept any liability for any loss suffered by readers as a result of decisions made purely on the basis of the contents of this publication. Professional advice should be taken in relation to all divestment decisions. BCMS Corporate is a trading style of BCMS Corporate Limited Creative Rebecca Pritchard-Wickens Matthew Grant E: ideal@bcmscorporate.com Designed by Apple Print & Creative T: 01635 521654 Printed by Calderstone T: 01737 851851 Publisher BCMS Corporate iDeal Magazine is published by BCMS Corporate, registered in England no. 2932734. This publication is copyright protected. Brian Rebbettes, Chairman of BCMS
  • 4. 4 / www.idealmagazine.org Thevalueofexperience As BCMS deal completions continue across a wide range of sectors, 2014 looks like a good year for M&A. But what new developments will impact on deal making going into 2015. Steve Anstey reports Predictions are increasingly positive about the prospects for M&A as 2014 progresses in what is a sellers’market, with all acquirer types seemingly hungry to acquire. BCMS’own recent experience confirms this wider sentiment having just concluded our most successful month of M&A activity since the recession took hold in 2008, completing 11 deals. We do however have a few notes of caution which mean vendors, acquirers and advisors need to‘keep a finger carefully on the pulse.’I would argue that by virtue of the sheer scale of BCMS operations in the UK, some 150 staff, well over half of whom are market-facing, we are very well placed to do that. “ It is simply too risky to sit back and hope that the right acquirer finds you”
  • 5. www.idealmagazine.org / 5 Apoliticaldimension I always get a little apprehensive as a General Election approaches. If you don’t feel there is enough politics coverage by the media currently, then you won’t be disappointed over the next 12 months, as political announcements and commentary goes into overdrive. What we hope is that politicians exercise caution when floating policy ideas between now and next May. Ill-considered policy announcements could threaten stability and the market’s predictability. A sense of continuity and no sharp tacks in the opposite direction are essential to ensure inward investment, capital investment by indigenous firms, job creation and, of course, deal making. After all, it’s the wealth effect which invariably wins elections. Astrongpound A strong currency has historically been synonymous with a strong economy, and we are doing well, by comparison with many of our trading partners. Mainland Europe is still very much in the‘starting blocks’of recovery, the European Central Bank (ECB) may need to start quantitative easing (electronic money creation by central banks to you and me). In the US, meanwhile, quantitative easing has never been switched off – money creation continues at a remarkable rate – something which is scheduled to end later this year. In such circumstances it’s no surprise that Sterling has strengthened against the Euro and the US Dollar by 10% and 13% respectively so far this year. Sterling value will fluctuate, but generally it will continue to perform well against other currencies until recovery truly gets underway in Europe and the US economy is weaned off quantitative easing. For UK domiciled companies trading across borders this is a challenge. Profits made elsewhere in the world are devalued when converted back into Sterling for reporting purposes. This is why Sterling strength features in the interim financial statements of UK plc. Exports from the UK are of course less competitively priced as Sterling strengthens, but imports get cheaper, pressure on inflation consequently eases and therefore the pressure on the Bank of England monetary policy committee to raise interest rates diminishes. Howwillthisaffectdeal making? We would expect to see purely domestic M&A between companies who trade nationally to continue very strongly. We also expect that cross- border M&A, interest in UK targets from foreign acquirers, will continue as they seek to exploit growth in the UK and view us a relative safe haven in Europe. In fact, analysis of 50 recent BCMS transactions reveals that 30% involved foreign acquirers. We are active in over 30 sectors, with some markets demonstrating high levels of activity. Computing and the wider IT sector accounted for 18% of deals; engineering and high end manufacturing accounted for 16%; wholesale, retail and distribution for 10%; services including marketing advertising, accountancy and other financial services 18% and pharmaceutical and medical 6%. The remaining deals were varied with no aggregate trend.
  • 6. 6 / www.idealmagazine.org In any M&A market, margin improvement through improved efficiency and productivity features highly, but in today’s market even more so. Also, technical advantage, brands and other means of achieving ‘price elasticity’– in other words deal gains which help underpin demand even where prices are rising through actual price increases or currency fluctuations – are likely to feature. Where the acquirers disclosed their motives to BCMS, 39% cited product, skills and technological advantage; 17% cited consolidation and removing waste and costs, and 16% cited client- base, contracts and brand as the drivers for acquisition. Newfundingsources There are a lot of cash rich buyers, larger corporates who have paid down debt and hoarded cash and private equity who have been busy exiting investee businesses and raising new funds; but debt is also still a factor in financing of many deals. The funding environment still remains a challenge in the SME and lower mid-market from the banking sector, particularly High Street names, who are still cautious about SME business lending to support M&A or otherwise. Traditional lenders tend to be dogmatic, simply applying an EBITDA multiple as a mechanism for setting a debt ceiling and, consequently, the purchase price in some cases. Despite this though, or rather, I should say because of this, the funding environment is becoming much more interesting and options are opening up if you know where to look. Unsurprisingly, where there is a need, new innovative solution providers are moving into this space vacated by the traditional banks. There are some interesting alternative funding sources emerging which broadly fall under the category heading of asset-based lending. So called‘challenger banks’are also mounting a‘challenge’to better known High Street banking brands in the business funding space. A longer-term trend to watch is the emergence of peer-to-peer funding, initially confined to individuals, it is now facilitating a move into the business funding space. I spoke recently with a finance broker who is on the cusp of completing a funding round for an acquirer to complete a buy-out via peer-to-peer funding. This is a relatively small transaction, raising £1.2m for a deal with an enterprise value of £2m. But it’s an interesting development nevertheless. According to our recent deal data, the cash rich status of many acquirers is confirmed with 48% admitting to paying the consideration from company reserves. 22% admitted to using a mixture of funding types including asset-based lending and overall, 22% of buyers also had access to PE backing where needed. Not all acquirers disclose their funding sources.
  • 7. www.idealmagazine.org / 7 Appetiteforacquisition In our case momentum, in the form of deal volumes, has built gradually over the course of this year, culminating in a record-breaking month in July of 11 completions. Our pipeline of expected completions is also robust. We continue to see really strong buyer activity from all quarters: SMEs, private investors, private and listed corporates here and overseas, private equity- backed businesses and various equity investors. Despite this appetite, acquirers still appear to be selecting their targets carefully, such that anecdotally acquirers are struggling to deploy their capital. We are receiving more speculative enquiries directly from acquirers, letting us know their target requirements, or indirectly from their retained advisors. This would seem to suggest that the uncompromising and comprehensive research component of the BCMS service is still absolutely essential – it is simply too risky to sit back and hope that the right acquirer finds you; there is no substitute for a deliberate and targeted search. One prolific acquirer told me recently, “We much prefer intermediated introductions to targets because we can quickly get into meaningful dialogue based on a professionally prepared IM. We don’t have the time and resource to speculatively approach companies that look right on the surface only to discover all isn’t as it seems when we get into the detail.” Drivingthedeal Appetite aside, acquirer sensitivity to risk can still be described as heightened. Advisors need to exercise care during Due Diligence, which is broad and deep. Our own investment in a virtual data room for each client, and our unique arrangement with BCMS panel lawyers to review documents well before Due Diligence commences is helping ease the progress of this process. Without a firm hand on the rudder at this stage, advisors can risk deal fatigue on either buy or sell side. Deal momentum has always been important and perhaps even more so now. Whowillbuymybusiness? The answer to this question is perhaps to pose another,“What do you want to achieve?” Whether seeking an outright sale, an equity investor, longer-term succession or some shareholders wanting to sell and others wanting to stay, the good news is that the potential to structure a deal which is right for you is better now than I can recall; certainly since 2008. “ We are receiving more speculative enquiries directly from acquirers”
  • 8. 8 / www.idealmagazine.org Internationalspotlight News and insights from our partner teams in Ireland, Benelux and the Mediterranean Interviews by Nicola Revolta BCMS Ireland Alan Branagh – Managing Director What would be your number one tip for a business owner considering selling their business? My top tip is to make sure that there are“no surprises”– you need to prepare your business for sale a number of years before you actually decide to take it to market. Plan to get all your legal and financial affairs in shape and, of course, engage professional consultants that know how to sell your business. Above all, you need to be prepared individually by getting your head in the right place for the journey, being sure of your outcomes and open to the choices you will have. How much interest does your region get from overseas buyers? BCMS Ireland did a survey recently of all the company acquisition transactions in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. The buyer originating country ratio was 40% Ireland, 20% Great Britain, 20% USA and 20% rest of world. BCMS’global presence means we can identify and facilitate interest from overseas buyers in multiple locations. Are there any cultural traditions or subtleties of doing business in your region? Ireland can be like a big village where people know people and the businesses we work with understand this. They are therefore attracted by our confidentiality, integrity and independence and know that, as we only work on the sell-side of the transaction, we are never compromised during negotiations. Ireland office facts: Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland Regions supported: Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland Size of M&A market in Ireland (2013): 237 deals and 25,844 million USD deal value Languages spoken by staff: English www.bcms.ie 8 / www.idealmagazine.org BCMS’unique methodology translates perfectly to international markets – because we have expert professionals on the ground in offices around the world, we have unmatched‘local knowledge’ delivering maximum value for our clients. Note - Source for all market size data: Zephyr Annual M&A Report Global, 2013
  • 9. www.idealmagazine.org / 9 BCMS Benelux Derk Kropholler – Managing Director What would be your number one tip for a business owner considering selling their business? Be open-minded about who your acquirer could be and think outside the box. Have confidence in the interest your company will generate – it may be more attractive to a potential buyer than you think it is. Howmuchinterestdoesyourregiongetfromoverseasbuyers? We get a great deal of interest from overseas buyers. The Netherlands has always been a good starting point for international businesses wanting to access Western European markets. This is due to the many languages spoken here and our international orientation. We see a lot of interest from Scandinavia because of the cultural alignment and a growing interest from China. Are there any cultural traditions or subtleties of doing business in your region? Trust is important. A lot of Dutch business owners prefer a more informal atmosphere during meetings which is sometimes confusing for foreigners because, although the setting is informal, the issues always stay focused and business-like! Benelux office facts: Location: Huizen, The Netherlands Countries supported: The Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg Size of M&A market by country (2013): Netherlands 1,380 deals and 133,173 million USD deal value; Belgium 449 deals and 31,859 million USD deal value; Luxembourg 129 deals and 20,581 million USD deal value Languages spoken by staff: Dutch, English, French and German www.bcmsbenelux.nl BCMS AKA/Mediterranean Office Mehmet Soyer – Partner and General Manager What would be your number one tip for a business owner considering selling their business? We encourage business owners to view their company as a product and to apply the same marketing methods to their business as they do to their products and services. Businesses have a life-cycle and are grown to be sold. Howmuchinterestdoesyourregiongetfromoverseasbuyers? Interest in our region is continuously on the rise due to its growing potential as a market and its proximity to the developed countries, whilst still having comparatively lower production costs. All three countries have recently started operating with free economy principles – Turkey in the 80s and Bulgaria and Romania in the 90s. Turkey is now the centre for many manufacturing sectors, as well as tourism. Most business owners here seek a foreign buyer and, thanks to our vast international database, we can offer our clients around 200 overseas prospects per project. Are there any cultural traditions or subtleties of doing business in your region? Some of the bazaar traditions remain strong and bargaining is commonplace. Many business owners think they are the best talent the world has seen! AKA/Mediterranean Office facts: Location: Istanbul, Turkey and Sofia, Bulgaria Countries supported: Turkey, Bulgaria and Romania Size of M&A market by country (2013): Turkey 870 deals and 15,115 million USD deal value; Bulgaria 1,989 deals and 2,852 million USD deal value; Romania 404 deals and 2,162 million USD deal value Languages spoken by staff: Bulgarian, English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Turkish www.bcmsaka.com
  • 10. “Itwassheerenjoymentthat madeussetupthisbusiness…” Client interview: There’s something about a classic car that appeals to us all. Earlier this year, BCMS advised on the successful sale of renowned vintage car specialistWildae Restorations to the Joe Macari Group of Companies. Here, we speak to founders Bill Cooke and DavidTrueman at their Devon HQ to talk about how they built – and then sold – this rather special business Article by Nolan John A 1930s Rolls-Royce Phantom 3 is not the first thing you expect to see in a Devonshire village. But when that village is Braunton, situated by the River Taw and the beautiful Saunton Sands, then the sight is not uncommon. For close to 40 years, Braunton has been home to Wildae Restorations Ltd, one of Britain’s most highly regarded classic and vintage car restorers. And here, it’s my slate-grey Vauxhall that looks a little out of place. On arrival at Wildae Restorations Ltd, I’m greeted by William Cooke - Bill to his friends and loyal customers. He guides me through double glass doors into a bright workshop lit by daylight from numerous large windows. The space is cavernous, and the scene is breathtaking: vintage Ferraris and Mercedes flank an Aston Martin, and a near completely restored Rolls-Royce in pristine condition stands next to a car that could be 100 years old. Here and there engine components and parts reside on work benches alongside engineering tools. Cars in various stages of restoration are part-covered with plastic sheeting, their engines exposed awaiting further work. At the centre of the warehouse, a fully restored automobile takes pride of place, awaiting one final wheel fitting. I am a big car fan, but I don’t recognise the marque. The reason soon becomes clear. “ That’s a Belgian Minerva dating back from before the First World War,”Bill explains.“In fact this model was built in 1913. We’ve worked on this car for around three years, painstakingly restoring it.” The Minerva has elegant coachwork crowned with two lanterns that seem more suited to a Victorian horse-drawn carriage than a motor car, and this design tension flows through the entire vehicle. It’s not a car, it’s a work of art. 10 / www.idealmagazine.org
  • 11. David & Bill with the 1913 Minerva The gorgeous interior of the Phantom 3 Many people take pride in their work, but when you talk to Bill about the cars in the workshop, his genuine, lasting passion for the automobile is revealed.“This Minerva came to us in pieces, with a damaged engine. Everything you see was restored by us. We worked with specialist suppliers where we needed certain materials, such as the vintage leather. I even had to seek out a foundry that could provide the iron castings for the engine block.” How much is a car like this worth? Bill answers thoughtfully:“There are not many of these models left and they very rarely come on the market, if at all. A collector would easily spend over £100,000 on a restoration. This particular example is priceless.” Allinthedetails We walk over to the Rolls Royce Phantom 3 – with impeccably finished black and silver painted coachwork – where Bill’s friend and business partner of nearly 40 years, David Trueman, is at work on the upholstery. David is keen to show me a rich purple fabric, bearing a print of a male peacock, with which the interior of the Rolls Royce has been upholstered to beautiful effect. “ A collector would easily spend over £100,000 on a restoration, this particular example is priceless. ” The attention to detail is astonishing.“I tend to try as much as possible to match the original look and type of materials used when restoring interiors,”explains David. “ I once worked with Axminster carpets to specially weave a type of carpet needed for one project where it was simply impossible to find a replica of the original carpet used.” In listening to both men speak about their work, neither betrays a Devonshire accent. “I grew up in the Midlands. My father was a construction worker,”David explains.“He took ill when I was a child, which meant he couldn’t work around concrete dust any longer. We moved to Braunton to be near the sea so he could benefit from the fresh sea air.” David found himself working on farms as an agricultural worker as a teenager but he successfully applied for an apprenticeship at a local car dealership in Braunton, where his love affair with the automobile began. It was the appeal of coastal life that brought Bill to Braunton, he explains. “I was a builder, and I decided to relocate to the area having enjoyed holidaying in North Devon.” www. idealmagazine.org / 11
  • 12. Asharedhistory The pair met quite by chance at the school gate, where both had sons in attendance at the local primary. It was through their children’s friendship that they became friends; a friendship which ultimately led to both men embarking on their first ever restoration project. “I had bought a classic car that was in a complete state and I wanted to do it up in my spare time,”Bill explains.“I knew David could help me with the project and when I asked him, he was up for it. It was the sheer enjoyment of doing that project that gave us both the idea of setting up Wildae.” With all the present success of the business, it is difficult to imagine that this huge workshop was once an empty engineering space, chosen purely because it was affordable – and came with an overhead crane pre-installed. “I’ll never forget the very first day we both walked in here with our tools,”Bill explains.“The space seemed so vast and empty; we just looked at each other thinking:‘What do we do now?’” “In the early days people thought I was mad, giving up a stable job to go and set up a business restoring vintage cars. Especially as my wife had just had a baby!”says David. “At one bank they turned me down flat for a loan, as the only businesses they had ever supported were agricultural and farming related.” One of the first customers came to them completely unexpectedly: a high net worth individual from the Midlands who said he had heard about their new business and had a number of cars that needed restoration. “The business just grew and grew, with us eventually having to take on staff,”says Bill.“Our reputation spread as our customers, who were wealthy people started recommending their acquaintances and business partners to us.” Despite only a modest investment in advertising – chiefly in car magazines –Wildae became so successful that it quickly outgrew its original space, with operations expanding into adjacent buildings to meet demand.The company soon added more workshop space, a paint shop and a machine room. High-profileclients It wasn’t long before interest was received from international car collectors, high net worth individuals and even European royalty. When asked to pick one particular restoration that stands out against the many projects completed over the years, both men choose the same job. “One of the highlights has to be the imperial car of South Korea,”says Bill.“It was presented as a gift to the Emperor of South Korea from the Emperor of Japan. The job came quite out of the blue. Representatives from South Korea had spoken to one or two restorers in Britain, but unlike us, none of the other restorers could offer a complete restoration service.” “That was a very special job,”adds David.“I’ll always remember the patterned gold silk that was used for the upholstery, which came from China and was only permitted for use on the imperial car. I feel proud knowing the car is still on display at the National Palace Museum of South Korea.” “ In the early days people thought I was mad – giving up a stable job to start a business restoring cars! ” 12 / www.idealmagazine.org
  • 13. So, once restored, are these exquisite vehicles locked away in climate- controlled garages, never to see the light of day? Not a bit of it. Many Wildae clients invest in restoring these rare and precious automobiles solely for use in racing and rallying. Cars like this 1920s French-built Ballot (pictured right) were designed with racing in mind.“Édouard Ballot, the Frenchman who manufactured these cars had worked with Bugatti,”says Bill.“Only a few Ballots were made but they are some of the best examples of sports cars from that time.” RE-BUILTFORSPEED!Wildae and vintage vehicle racing Bill is quick to point out business hasn’t always been a smooth ride:“Things were difficult when the 1980s recession hit as we were still a young company. We did everything we could to keep the business going. It was tough for a while.” The most recent financial crash did not have quite the same impact.“It seemed like wealthy individuals were still putting money into classic cars because they didn’t want to leave their cash in the banks,”Bill explains. Thedecisiontosell Having invested so much of their lives in the business one imagines that making the decision to sell Wildae Restorations must have been difficult. “We’ve worked at this for nearly 40 years now, and we always talked about where the business would go if we wanted to step back a bit,”says David.“We thought our kids might want to take over the business but they were never interested. Neither could the lads here look at buying us out. The only option then was to sell the business, as we didn’t want to just shut the doors.” “We weren’t quite sure if the business was even worth anything,”he says, to my evident surprise. It was David’s daughter Estelle, who manages the office at Wildae, who suggested the next step. She noticed an advert for a BCMS seminar in Exeter, which offered advice for company owners thinking of selling up.“Estelle and I went along to the BCMS seminar and we were impressed by what we heard. Everything that was said made sense,”David adds. After further conversations with their accountant, it didn’t take both men long to decide to proceed with BCMS. “It was great to have a whole team of people involved in the sale and everything happened as explained at the very beginning. We are grateful to Sue [Parkin-Russell] and Steve [Marston], members of the BCMS team who worked with us throughout the sale. They kept us informed and attending the meetings with interested parties,”says David. “In the end we had a few people interested, but the Joe Macari Group were the ones we chose to move forward with,”says Bill.“The toughest bit was the final part of Due Diligence. As we got closer to agreeing the sale the lawyers started asking for huge amounts of information. It became very intense. A huge amount of paperwork had to be prepared, on everything about the company from contracts to insurances…” Bill adds that the motivation for the sale was not solely about realising the value in the business:“It was important to me that the business went to a good home. I never wanted to shut the doors, and I wanted the staff to be looked after. Some of these lads have been with us since leaving school; some I took on as apprentices.” Wherenext? In looking to the future both men have not yet quite decided how they will adjust to life post-sale:“I’d like to do something completely different,”says Bill.“Being on the coast, I’ve always had an interest in steam trains. Between us we’ve got a bit of property as well so that will also need to be thought about.” Surely wherever they go, they’ll travel in style. Bill with the 1920s Ballot These cars were made to be driven: “One of our repeat customers often races his vintage Rolls-Royce. One year he took part in the Peking to Paris Rally: one of the toughest endurance races, and the car went through hell. He wrote to us saying he had wrecked part of the engine crossing a river in Mongolia!” “ It was important the business went to a good home, and I wanted the staff to be looked after. Some of these lads have been with us since leaving school… ” www.idealmagazine.org / 13
  • 14. 14 / www.idealmagazine.org Leadingfromthefront From Goldman Sachs to Ernst &Young, BCMS’hand-picked senior management team has a blue-chip past and a clear vision for the future, offering our clients an unmatched service BCMS has grown significantly since it was first established by the Rebbettes family in 1989. While we remain a family business, we know the value of international corporate experience.This is why BCMS’shareholders have actively recruited blue-chip individuals with director-level experience at some of the most respected and successful organisations across the globe. Here we meet Steve Dally, Paul Daitz and Jonathan Dunn – three BCMS senior executives, with combined 70 years+ experience in international corporates including Goldman Sachs, 3M and Ernst & Young. What is it about BCMS that attracts people of such high calibre, and how will they shape the future of this market-leading advisor? EDUCATED: Downing College, University of Cambridge SELECTED PREVIOUS ROLES: Senior Board, 3M UK; Anglo American STEVE DALLY CEO, BCMS EDUCATED: Amherst College, Massachusetts SELECTED PREVIOUS ROLES: 17 years at Goldman Sachs’ M&A division in the US, UK and Australia; Macquarie Group PAUL DAITZ Executive Chairman, BCMS Capital Advisors LLC, New York EDUCATED: Queen Mary’s College; Stoy Hayward SELECTED PREVIOUS ROLES: M&A Director for EY, leading media transactions JONATHAN DUNN MD, BCMS Major Transactions Group
  • 15. www.idealmagazine.org / 15 Moving on to progressively bigger challenges, in diverse markets from Industrial, to Consumer Products, I was appointed to the Executive Board of 3M UK plc in 2000 to the position of Head of M&A and Enterprise Growth. The key to 3M’s success was, and still is, understanding the customer and delivering unique, innovative client focused solutions. In 2004, after spending 20 years with 3M, I was headhunted to join Anglo American and returned to operational management as MD of Mondi fine coated papers UK: through market segmentation, and customer focus with strong sales and operational planning, the business grew significantly in the five years I was there.  What did you know about BCMS before you joined? My first contact with BCMS came through working with [BCMS founding director] Dave Rebbettes in a number of trusts and charities. I built a great respect for Dave as an inspirational entrepreneurial businessman. Dave asked me to advise when BCMS was looking to build a Major Transactions Division, back in 2010, and I was keen to help.  It wasn’t until December 2013 that I joined BCMS in a full time role. What interested you most about working with BCMS? I was impressed with BCMS as a company, its market leading reputation, its ethos and family values. The leadership and vision of the Rebbettes family was a prime motive in me joining: I admired the ethics, integrity, passion and commitment to success. BCMS has a great culture - this is a company where the staff are truly respected and cared for. BCMS has a proved track record built over 25 years of experience in advising owners of SMEs in the release of equity for part or full sale.  They are a market leader in a strong position. I saw a company keen to learn, and expand, and my role is very much involved in taking the company on to the next level by injecting pace and focus. Focus is all about our clients - and how together we can build and shape solutions around their needs and requirements. What is your background, and where did you work before joining BCMS? Steve Dally: Most of my experience is in International Companies: building well- known brands, market leading positions with a high profile in their sectors. I started my commercial life at 3M in a technical role before moving through manufacturing, sales and marketing and then business development. Whilst 3M is one of the biggest global companies, it’s made up of many small business units covering diverse markets. One of the first business units I managed was a subsidiary division which specialised in emergency and oil and chemical spill clean-up. Through understanding the market, sales and operational excellence and delivering solutions to customer needs, we trebled the business.   In your opinion, what has made BCMS so successful over the last 25 years? The simplicity of the product. BCMS offers an established market-leading service; an eloquent, effective, and proven selling process. Like all good business models, it’s a simple one. BCMS widens the net, creates genuine competition, and delivers the very best advice available to those looking to sell. BCMS staff are key to the success: businesses are all about people, cooperating for mutual gain. At BCMS, our teams work together with the client at the centre of our processes. What do you see as the key future prospects for BCMS? I see BCMS broadening our offer to clients, and building on the successes we have enjoyed. We are going to come even closer to our customers to understand and deliver solutions to their needs. BCMS has been successful with our focus on trade sales, but the market is changing, and M&A is very different post-recession. Debt finance is still restricted, and deal making has become more challenging, as acquirers have to consider more creative, complex ways of funding acquisitions. BCMS is already much, much more than a trade-sale specialist. We have a great story to tell, across multiple sectors, but it all comes back to individual client needs – and which is the best and most appropriate solution to deliver success. “ My focus is all about our clients – together we will build and shape BCMS around their needs and requirements ”Steve Dally – CEO
  • 16. 16 / www.idealmagazine.org cross-border. Some were friendly transactions, some hostile. I worked on some significant, high-profile deals, including the merger of Mobil and Exxon [a reported $73.7billion transaction], as well as the sale of Seagram to media conglomerate Vivendi. I was also the dedicated M&A banker for Bristol Myers Squibb, and executed a number of pharmaceutical, consumer products and business services sector deals on their behalf. I am familiar with the different deal making process in US, Europe and the Asia Pacific region, and I left Goldman Sachs to join Australian Investment Bank Macquarie, where I was one of the first executives hired to develop the company’s operations in North America. What did you know about BCMS before you joined? Because BCMS operates in a different market sector – focusing on sell- side advisory for privately owned businesses – I had not interacted with BCMS professionally. However, a close personal friend of mine sold his business to a Private Equity firm, and he was successfully represented by BCMS. Additionally I knew Bob Goldsmith [President and CEO at BCMS North America], and he would seek my advice on how to develop and grow BCMS in the US. I began to understand the uniqueness of BCMS’approach, and the more I learned the more intrigued I became. What interested you most about working with BCMS? I was attracted to the specific focus on privately owned businesses, and by BCMS’ technical expertise as a sell-side advisor. To advise clients on a sale requires a very particular skillset, and extensive technical knowledge, from research to deal structuring. These are competencies specific to our approach. My observation is that the quality of the BCMS process and approach differentiates us greatly from our competitors – it is thoughtful, sophisticated and proactive. What pushed me towards BCMS was the culture of the company – meeting the shareholders, and understanding their personal integrity and commitment. They should feel proud of the working culture they have established. What is your background, and where did you work before joining BCMS? Paul Daitz: Investment banking, where I have over 25 years’experience. I was hired on the graduate programme at Goldman Sachs straight after my undergraduate studies, and joined the Merger & Acquisitions department in NewYork. Over a 17-year career at Goldman Sachs – including working out of the London office, and 3 years in the Sydney office – my primary focus and responsibilities were as an M&A specialist, across all industries. I worked in mega-cap deals and with publicly listed companies, in a wide variety of transactions – on the sell-side, the buy-side, and In your opinion, what has made BCMS so successful over the last 25 years? Our service, based on extensive research, and a broad approach to finding potential buyers. BCMS has established a genuinely international network. We have researchers and deal makers around the world and a clear, proven ability to market our clients globally. Competitors in our market are often sector specific, or localised. BCMS is comprehensive, and offers a much higher level process than the SME business owner typically gets from a standard broker. I know our clients appreciate that they receive personalised attention from highly experienced deal professionals, with a built-in attitude that the client comes first, and the knowledge that we will be relentless in our approach to selling their business. Some clients don’t fully understand what we offer at the beginning of the process, but they are thrilled at the end, when they realise how much effort we dedicate to working for them. What do you see as the key future prospects for BCMS? The quality of what we do is evident from our track record: hundreds of deals, a successful formula, and a proven knowledge of how to complete a range of transaction types. For me, the greatest opportunity is optimising our international network, sharing best practice, working cross border and leveraging the expertise we have across the globe. This will ensure our continued success. “ Competitors in our market are often sector specific, or localised. BCMS is global, comprehensive, and offers a much higher-level process ”Paul Daitz – Executive Chairman, BCMS Capital Advisors LLC, NewYork
  • 17. www.idealmagazine.org / 17 the BBC, and I worked on a variety of multi-million pound deals to acquirers including Siemens, Macquarie, and Satellite Information Systems, who purchased the BBC’s Outside Broadcast division in 2008. My last deal before leaving for BCMS in 2010 was the sale of Nortel Networks Enterprise Division to Avaya, a $975m deal out of New York, involving the complex Chapter 11 process, which concerns US insolvency laws. In your opinion, what has made BCMS so successful over the last 25 years? Client focus. The mainstream M&A profession accounts for its time, literally. In previous roles, I had to account for each hour I spent with a client. My time – right down to six-minute periods – would then be calculated and invoiced to the client based on a charge-out rate. By the time I left, my rate was around £600 per hour. Now, how can you possibly spend the time and effort BCMS does if you are set up in this way? You won’t find another model like the one we use at BCMS. We spend as much time with clients as we need to get the deal done. What did you know about BCMS before you joined? Because I was dealing with larger, corporate clients, I had been operating in a different market. I did know the Rebbettes family though, and was impressed with their integrity, and entrepreneurial spirit. I knew I wanted to return to my roots dealing with smaller businesses and clients – I really enjoy working with business owners; people emotionally tied in to the outcome of a deal. What interested you most about working with BCMS? No-one in the M&A industry was operating the way we do at BCMS. No-one was talking directly to clients, to business owners. The Corporate Finance sector tends to rely on networking. But the lengths and breadths BCMS goes to sell our clients’ businesses – to find an acquirer beyond the obvious – is unique in my experience. I joined to help establish the Major Transactions Group. For me it was an opportunity to be part of an exciting company at a senior level, shaping new directions for the organisation. The company was totally supportive, and gave me a high level of autonomy to build the team. What is your background and where did you work before joining BCMS? Jonathan Dunn: I’m an accountant by training, and after college I did a year’s foundation training, before moving to practice as a trainee with Stoy Hayward. This was a quicker, fast-track route into the profession, and because of where my birthday falls in the year, I was at one point the youngest qualified chartered accountant in the country! I spent 10 years at Stoy Hayward – now part of BDO International – before moving to Ernst andYoung (EY), where I worked for over 14 years. At EY, I operated in a variety of roles, before being appointed M&A Director for media transactions. My biggest client was the BBC, where I led the sale for some of the Corporation’s assets. This was relatively new territory for Right from the start, I knew the decision was good personally and professionally. My experience in Private Equity and financial modelling helped us get a number of major deals over the line, including pharmaceutical services provider KBiosciences. What do you see as the key future prospects for BCMS? We will continue to replicate our strong UK market position in chosen international markets, as well as expanding our offering. We are looking to offer clients a range of services, including advisory, finance raising, and advising acquirers. At BCMS, we want to be more things, to more clients. “ The time and resource we commit as a business to our clients is unmatched ”Jonathan Dunn – MD, BCMS Major Transactions Group “ You won’t find another model like the one we use at BCMS ”
  • 18. ITSectoroverview M&A activity in the IT and computing sector is vibrant, with significant demand for niche businesses from a diverse range of acquirers.The sector encompasses not only software development, but multi-device application development, and innovative hardware, such as embedded computer systems. IT SECTOR: DEAL MAKING IN NUMBERS 215Average number of potential acquirers identified globally per IT project. 74%The increase in offers submitted on BCMS IT sector clients - 2013 vs. 2014. 27Average number of acquirers signing a binding non-disclosure agreement per IT and Computing sector project. 29Average number of seriously interested acquirers per project 8Average number of exploratory meetings with potential acquirers. IT and Computing acquisitions at an all-time global high… Demand is significant, driven by better access to bank funding, stabilised global economies and cash-rich strategic acquirers, attracted to IP, revenue visibility and niche firms. “It is widely reported by Merger Market that 2014 global deal volumes in the technology space have reached their highest level since 2006,”explains BCMS Deal Leader Shaun Farnden“This is partly due to growth in major developed economies, and increased overall investment confidence.” BCMS teams have seen an increase in Management Buy Out and Private Equity acquirers completing deals, in addition to same sector buyers. Recent analysis also suggests that as well as bank lending, many more transactions are being creatively funded, including through cash reserves and via alternative lenders. “Key to our success with technology clients has been the ability to communicate the benefits of the deal to an audience of competitive strategic buyers,”says Farnden,“including technical aspects, IP and maintenance revenue issues, which feature in negotiations.” The value of competition Recent BCMS Corporate-led tech completions, including Compass Computer Consultants Ltd (see case study opposite), demonstrate that competition amongst acquirers is central to maximising valuations. In the past decade, BCMS has advised on the successful sale of 34 IT and Computing businesses across diverse specialisations and niches. Our tailored approach explores all available resources for strategic, complementary and diversified buyers.  BCMS Research Analyst Chris Fox explains why a sourced approach to identifying global acquirers, delivers optimised value for shareholders. The key to effective M&A research is to select the best potential acquirers through an exhaustive, open-minded and inclusive process, utilising multiple data sources and industry perspectives. Our approach explores all available sources for strategic, complementary and diversified buyers. The relationships BCMS has within the IT and Computing industry, mean we capture daily communications with key acquirers from around the world, gaining direct insight into their strategic thinking. By creating a competitive bidding environment for our clients we give them genuine options and the opportunity to achieve optimised valuations for their businesses. Engaging IT Sector acquirers across the revenue spectrum… In 2014 to date, acquirers of BCMS IT Sector clients have largely been British multinational organisations, with one- third of buyers being companies listed on the major stock markets. As the chart demonstrates, the revenue profile of these acquirers is diverse with a notable concentration within the £10m – £100m range. 18 / www.idealmagazine.org
  • 19. www.idealmagazine.org / 19 Table: The value of competition – the range of offers from IT businesses PROJECT A – Technology; Software Development; Hardware Systems… OFFER 1 OFFER 2 OFFER 3 Bidder 1 £8m Bidder 2 £5m Bidder 3 £7.5m £11.9m £13.6m Bidder 4 £2m Bidder 5 £9m £11m PROJECT B – Data Processing; Software Applications; Business Intelligence… OFFER 1 OFFER 2 OFFER 3 Bidder 1 $10m $12m Bidder 2 $9m $12m $15m Chart: Examples of recent company sales involving competitive bidding. Project A: generated fierce bidding which resulted in an £11m uplift in offer value. Project B: demonstrates the benefit of at least one other competitive bidder to the final transaction value. Chart: Revenue profile of BCMS acquirers (January – June 2014) Chart: Targeted IT sector acquirers by region CASE STUDY: Compass Computer Consultants Ltd sells to Advanced Computer Software Group Plc The successful acquirer was Advanced Computer Software Group Plc, an AIM-listed organisation, and one of the UK’s leading suppliers of software and IT services to health, care and commercial sectors. Vin Murria, Chief Executive of Advanced Computer Software Group Plc, commented:“This earnings-enhancing acquisition is complementary to the Group’s existing education sector offering. It provides us with greater critical mass and a broader product range for the growing education market in the UK.” “ This earnings- enhancing acquisition is complementary to the Group’s existing education sector offering. ”Vin Murria, Chief Executive of Advanced Computer Software Group Plc. Compass Computer Consultants Ltd is a software development company specialising in providing business software solutions to the education sector. Established in 1988, the Cheshire-based company’s solutions include record management and customer relationship management (CRM) software. BCMS identified 217 companies that could potentially acquire the business. Interest in the business was significant, with selected major international software organisations expressing a serious interest in acquiring the business. After discreet approaches by the BCMS team, 12 companies met the shareholders to discuss the acquisition, which included North American, European and UK-based acquirers. Ultimately, four companies tabled offers for Compass Computer Consultants Ltd. 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% < £10m £10m-£50m £100m+ £500m+ Compass Computer Consultants Ltd: Key Facts DEAL VALUE: £14.5m (net of £2.6m cash and property) LOCATED: Helsby, Cheshire ESTABLISHED: 1988 STAFF: 38 BCMS RESULTS ACQUIRERS IDENTIFIED: 217 SERIOUS INTEREST: 42 EXPLORATORY MEETINGS: 12 Asia-Pacific Europe UK USA
  • 20. 20 / www.idealmagazine.org Mike Davies, former Shareholder and Director of Compass Computer Consultants Ltd discusses the successful sale of his company. Why did you decide to sell your business? In the last 10 years the thing that excited me most was designing and writing software. My business partner had reached his chosen retirement age and was working reduced hours, which left me engaged with the day-to-day management issues, and that simply didn’t interest me. That’s when we decided to start looking at a sale. How did you find out about BCMS? Once we decided to sell we started to look around at different advisors. We really had no idea how to sell the business. We then received an invitation to attend a BCMS seminar. We met one other advisory firm before deciding to choose BCMS. How did you feel the sale process was managed? The sale process was managed very well. Once we had approached a handful of buyers it became apparent that there were certain things we could do to increase the value of the business. The BCMS approach helped us tweak the business and make it more saleable, which had a beneficial impact on how much we got, who we sold to, and the conditions attached to the sale. Are your staff staying with the company, and was this an important factor in the sale process? That was really important right from the beginning – there were a number of companies we refused to speak to and who we would not have sold to, because we didn’t want our staff to be working for them. What is your overall opinion of BCMS? We were very impressed with everything BCMS did for us. BCMS had seen and done it all before, so they were able to impart a lot of knowledge to us which was invaluable. To read this interview in full visit www.bcmscorporate.com/success- gallery “ The BCMS approach helped us tweak the business and make it more saleable, which had a beneficial impact on how much we got, and who we sold to. ” Mike Davies, former shareholder and Director of Compass Computer Consultants Ltd
  • 21. maximising value, whatever your sector EducationFinancial Aerospace & Defence Agriculture & Forestry CONSTRUCTION Chemicals IT Consultancy Electrical Services Energy & UtilitiesEngineering& Manufacturing ENVIRONMENTAL Food Beverage & Hospitality Freight Forwarding Homeware Industrial & Commercial LEISURE Marketing Services MECHANICAL Mining & Quarrying Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Publishing & Printing Recruitment & HR Scientific & Laboratory Services Rental Market Security & Safety Textile & Fashion Wholesale Retail & Distribution Franchising & Mail Order Telecoms
  • 22. Whatmakesyour businessvaluable? Potential acquirers will take an array of factors into account when assessing your company. But there are five key questions you’ll need to answer, as BCMS Deal Leader Shaun Farnden explains Do you have any unique products, technology, patents or Intellectual Property (IP)? YES: Anything a business‘owns’ exclusively is likely to appeal to a potential acquirer – a unique product or process could be scalable, and open up brand new revenue streams. If you can do something no-one else in your market can, that will drive the value in your business. NO: You might not have the legal copyright on a particular process or product, but perhaps your product range, your systems or the way you deliver your services, differentiates you in the market. This is likely to make your business an attractive target. Do you have a stable, committed client base? YES: This is likely to be a major positive; especially if you have clients under contract. Cross-selling and up- selling are key drivers for acquisition. Strategic buyers often seek access to ‘locked-in’clients, perhaps located in new territories, which will provide a strong platform for growth and new routes to market for their existing products. NO: Perhaps your customer base is fluid, or you offer a‘one-time only’ service. You may have established clear routes to market, such as a distribution network, or partnerships, or sought- after business critical accreditations. These factors might make your business an attractive proposition. 22 / www.idealmagazine.org
  • 23. 25TOPDEALS BYSECTOR Do you have a strong management team in place? YES: Staff and infrastructure are key in a transaction. If you have established a dedicated, competent management team who can run the business on a day-to-day basis, then this is likely to be a huge positive for an acquirer or investor. It reduces the perception of risk when you exit. NO: While some level of shareholder input is inevitable, it is important to demonstrate that your business doesn’t start and end with you. Acquirers are risk averse, and will not want to feel that if you leave the business, you take its best bits with you! Do you have significant market share in your chosen sales territory? YES:There is a clear advantage in having substantial market share and leading status in your field, especially if an acquirer is looking for high-level entry or immediate access to your sector. NO: An ambitious acquirer may wish to catch the‘up-and-coming’ business instead of the established bigger players. You may be more agile, flexible and therefore have far greater potential… Is your business forecast to grow over the coming years? YES: Growth is good. Acquirers are likely to target you if you are operating successfully in an expanding market, buoyed by factors such as regulation, legislation, or supply and demand. Alternatively, you may even be outperforming your competitors thanks to your key differentiators. Any credible growth plans will drive value. NO: You may have an established mature business, with predictable revenues, or there may be certain factors limiting further growth. The stability can provide security to an acquirer, and a strong platform from which to grow the business. The whole can be greater than the sum of its parts! ClientName Sector Bluecherry Telecom Telecoms reseller The Preactor Group Ltd Software development, manufacturing Churchill Filestore Records management Client name confidential Display advertising agency Client name confidential Kitchen design, manufacture and installation Delta Labelling Ltd & Delta Labelling (HK) Limited Specialist labelling company Client name confidential Precision engineering Droitwich Pharmacy Retail dispensing pharmacy FTL Seals Technology Limited Specialist bearings and seals Client name confidential Civil Engineering and Waste Management Client name confidential Supplier of pet products Client name confidential Floor protection products to industry Client name confidential Fire detection and suppression systems Kbiosciences Bio and Pharma services Moo Ltd, operator of Preloved.co.uk Digital marketing platform Client name confidential Car dealership The Holiday Specialists Ltd t/a The Cruise Specialists Travel agency, cruises NSTB Group Tyre dealership Client name confidential Specialist protective clothing Client name confidential Energy conservation services Client name confidential Outdoor childrens clothing Pitlivie Holdings, Macintyre Chocolate Systems Food manufacturing equipment Client name confidential Environmental services Client name confidential Energy conservation services Softel Ltd Captioning & subtitling software
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