ABOUT US
Formed in 1998, we quickly grew into one of the world’s leading providers of company sales and brokerage services.
From our head office in Bolton, Greater Manchester, we have a buyer reach that extends throughout the globe, contributing to our rich history of successful company sales across a broad range of industry sectors.
Tailoring a unique approach accordingly to each client with the objective of realising maximum value, our dedicated experts are qualified in a variety of key disciplines including accountancy, corporate finance, business management and marketing.
We are a team of entrepreneurs who have built, sold, floated and secured investments into many companies of our own, therefore understanding exactly how and why business owners think “I want to sell my company”.
Tailoring a unique approach accordingly to each client with the objective of realising maximum value, our dedicated experts are qualified in a variety of key disciplines including accountancy, corporate finance, business management and marketing.
Integrating specialist marketing techniques with award-winning technical expertise, we adopt a strategy that is truly disrupting the traditional methodologies of company sales.
The KBS Corporate ethos is that selling your company can be straightforward with early planning, detailed research and clear objectives.
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.
OUR STORY:
K3 CAPITAL GROUP
KBS was established
KBS Corporate brand was launched
KBS Capital Group was formed
Current management team was formed, led by John Rigby
Julian Coy joined the company as MD of the Corporate Finance division
Our esteemed graduate academy was launched
Moved into our new Greater Manchester head office
Staff headcount within the Group surpassed 100
K3 Capital Group was listed on AIM market
Our proprietary TripleTrack service was launched
The Group expanded by acquiring Quantuma (restructuring) and randd (R&D tax credits)
The Group was named the UK’s leading M&A adviser by Pitchbook, completing 87% more deals than any other adviser
Staff headcount within the Group surpassed 500
The Group acquired its 11th subsidiary, operating from a total of 23 UK offices and seven overseas offices
Acquisition of K3 Capital Group by Sun European Partners LLP
Retained the No.1 position in LSEG’s UK mid-market M&A advisory ranking
Staff headcount within the Group surpassed 750
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.”