
Transaction management rolled out for transport business

Where The Business Was
- Transport industry, training business
- Family business operating for 37 years
Problem
- The husband and wife founders of the business wanted to cash up and retire
Solution
- Prepare the business for sale, and the owners for retirement in accordance with their wishes
Implementation
- Conduct retirement planning sessions with the owners, including sale and lease back options for the real estate they owned
- Strategic plan examining the growth potential of the business and the industry
- SWOT analysis of key competitors
- Assist with valuation of business and real estate
- Prepare comprehensive Information Memorandum
Results
- Due diligence is currently being undertaken on the business by a top three transport company
- Negotiations include transfer of all staff and lease of the business premises for up to 20 years