THE UK’S NO.1 COMPANY SALES SPECIALISTS
Our accomplished team has decades of experience in completing every type of transaction across all industries and sectors. We achieve more UK business sales than any other company. (Source: LSEG)
The key to our success
No.1 in business sales
196%
more sales than any other UK adviser in 2024
8%
Year-on-year increase in completed sales
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Our award-winning business sales TEAM
Meet the team
John Rigby
Group Executive Chairman
Having previously worked in the commercial and corporate banking sectors, both within the UK and overseas, John joined KBS in 2000 and developed the national sales infrastructure of the Group. John became Group Executive Chairman in 2023 and has been responsible for driving growth as well as being integral in the development of the low-cost, process-driven delivery platform.
John Rigby
Group Executive Chairman
Having previously worked in the commercial and corporate banking sectors, both within the UK and overseas, John joined KBS in 2000 and developed the national sales infrastructure of the Group. John became Group Executive Chairman in 2023 and has been responsible for driving growth as well as being integral in the development of the low-cost, process-driven delivery platform.
Simon Daniels
Sales Director
Simon began his career in marketing strategy and is renowned for his experience and knowledge within the business sales marketplace. He has almost 20 years’ experience in developing creative sale strategies and fulfilling a decisive role in enabling shareholders to achieve their exit objectives.
Simon Daniels
Sales Director
Simon began his career in marketing strategy and is renowned for his experience and knowledge within the business sales marketplace. He has almost 20 years’ experience in developing creative sale strategies and fulfilling a decisive role in enabling shareholders to achieve their exit objectives.
Stuart Lees
Executive Director
Stuart is a highly respected corporate financier and was previously Managing Director of Altium and Head of Corporate Finance at Arthur Andersen. He has been Group CEO of Latium Holdings, during which time they acquired Ultraframe plc, Spectus Systems, Kestrel Building Products and successfully disposed of Everest Home Improvements.
Stuart Lees
Executive Director
Stuart is a highly respected corporate financier and was previously Managing Director of Altium and Head of Corporate Finance at Arthur Andersen. He has been Group CEO of Latium Holdings, during which time they acquired Ultraframe plc, Spectus Systems, Kestrel Building Products and successfully disposed of Everest Home Improvements.
Andrew Melbourne
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew joined the Group in 2012 following 10 years in various financial accounting roles across a range of industries including media, leisure and property management. Andrew, who possesses strong financial, strategy and commercial management skills including HR, IT and special projects, is a former North West Young Finance Director of the Year and has an MSc in Strategic Financial Management.
Andrew Melbourne
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew joined the Group in 2012 following 10 years in various financial accounting roles across a range of industries including media, leisure and property management. Andrew, who possesses strong financial, strategy and commercial management skills including HR, IT and special projects, is a former North West Young Finance Director of the Year and has an MSc in Strategic Financial Management.
Tony Ford
Executive Vice Chairman
Tony is a well-known figure within the M&A industry with a wealth of professional knowledge. He can demonstrate considerable experience in mid-market transactions and achieving deal values above his clients’ expectations. He has first-hand experience of acquiring, selling and floating his own companies.
Tony Ford
Executive Vice Chairman
Tony is a well-known figure within the M&A industry with a wealth of professional knowledge. He can demonstrate considerable experience in mid-market transactions and achieving deal values above his clients’ expectations. He has first-hand experience of acquiring, selling and floating his own companies.
David Gardner
Corporate Finance Managing Director
David is a seasoned Corporate Finance Director with an enviable track record of delivering high value deals across both international and UK buyer pools. His expertise spans multiple buyer and investor types, including private equity funds, evergreen investment portfolios, family offices and strategic trade buyers. With over 20 years spent advising entrepreneurial businesses, David is highly experienced and with a talent for aligning and delivering his clients’ aspirations and exit strategies.
David Gardner
Corporate Finance Managing Director
David is a seasoned Corporate Finance Director with an enviable track record of delivering high value deals across both international and UK buyer pools. His expertise spans multiple buyer and investor types, including private equity funds, evergreen investment portfolios, family offices and strategic trade buyers. With over 20 years spent advising entrepreneurial businesses, David is highly experienced and with a talent for aligning and delivering his clients’ aspirations and exit strategies.
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Insights
If you are looking to sell or buy a business we would absolutely recommend them.
Justin Williams
FireUS Ltd
“We employed KBS to sell our business FireUs Ltd last year. We has researched into this and they stood out as the best. We were so glad that we picked them whilst it was a very in depth process selling our business, but they supported us and made the experience much easier. The main people that stood out for us with the professionalism and approach were Guy Haynes and Daniel Greenfield. If you are looking to sell or buy a business we would absolutely recommend them.”
“Would definitely recommend them.”
Katherine Prigmore
Business Development Director of Prigmore Haulage
“We used KBS to help with our partial sale! They helped promote us and worked with us the whole way through. The true value for their work came after the offer and Adam worked smoothly with us and could hear that he had our best interest at heart! Would definitely recommend them.”
“From start too finish their service was first class.”
Rodney Greer
Director of Photostatic Anglia
“We initially approached KBS and three other companies to handle the sale of our company. We choose KBS as they were very professional, knowledgeable and responded to all our queries in a timely manner. From start too finish their service was first class. Thank you KBS”
“I could not have completed this without the professionalism and personal interest that I have been afforded”
Simone Lawless
Director of Ibit Solutions
“My husband engaged with KBS in 2020 for the sale of our business. I completed a successful sale in October 2023. During the process my husband passed away and so the process became more complicated than I could have imagined. Luke Rae has been outstanding in his patience, communication and commitment to the sale of our business. I could not have completed this without the professionalism and personal interest that I have been afforded. Thank you Luke and the team.”
“The range of buyers that KBS introduced us to were of a high quality.”
Eric Luckwell
Technical Director of Datalink Electronics
“The range of buyers that KBS introduced us to were of a high quality. Throughout the sales process the shareholders were very pleased with the advice and help given to reach a good conclusion in the sale. Thank you KBS and the staff we worked with.”
Frequently asked questions
For many people, selling a business is one of the biggest transactions they are likely to ever undertake. Therefore, receiving the correct advice and guidance throughout what can be a lengthy and complicated process is of paramount importance. And you can be sure whoever buys your business will have a skilled team in their corner.
At KBS Corporate, we can help with every aspect of a business sale. You will not need to go hunting around for providers of the different corporate services involved – whether it’s finding a buyer, tax advice, due diligence, a legal partner, negotiation or executing a deal, we can organise all those requirements.
Our team of business sales experts are experienced across the full range of sectors and industries. We have completed thousands of transactions since the company was founded in 1998, enabling our directors and deal executives to accumulate a vast amount of knowledge across the business landscape.
We are the No.1 mid-market business sales adviser in both the UK and the whole of Europe in the LSEG (formerly Refinitiv) ranking for H1 2024, and fourth globally. We consistently complete many more company sales than our nearest competitors.
The valuation of the business can be influenced both internally and externally. Buyers will consider your financial performance and operational infrastructure, and current market activity will dictate how profitable your company can be. Our sales experts have a clear understanding of existing market trends, enabling us to position your company as effectively as possible.
