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
I was happy, it was an easy process and KBS handled it well,
I would recommend KBS Corporate to anyone who wants to explore a business sale and is seeking sound advice.
Tim Hogarth
Founder of Hogarth Antiques Ltd
“I was happy, it was an easy process and KBS handled it well. I would recommend KBS Corporate to anyone who wants to explore a business sale and is seeking sound advice.”
KBS Corporate has been a fantastic partner for us.
Within six months of the initial teaser, the deal completed and we are all thrilled with the outcome.
Ed Johnson
CEO of PushFar
“KBS Corporate has been a fantastic partner for us. From initial research through to deal completion, George Barnes (Associate Corporate Director), Aaron (McWilliams, Senior Research Analyst) and the entire team were dedicated, hard-working, thoughtful, considerate and found several parties interested in our business.
“Within six months of the initial teaser, the deal completed and we are all thrilled with the outcome.”
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.
