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FOREWARD

At Cooper Parry we work
with business owners every CONTENTS
day. Being business owners
ourselves we understand 03 Introduction
the difficult challenges and 06 What’s your endgame?
awesome highs this brings.
08 Case Study –
Cooper Parry Wealth and Cooper Parry Finding the right buyer
Corporate Finance have joined forces
to bring you this report. It explores the 10 The intensity of the process
twists and turns of selling a business
Stephen Jones and includes insight from experienced 13 Case Study –
business owners who’ve been through the The value of advice
CEO
sale process themselves.
Cooper Parry Wealth 14 Fit for purpose – ready to sell?
Stephen Jones, CEO of Cooper Parry
Wealth, has built a business from the 17 Case Study –
ground up. The firm’s unique proposition Making sure hard work pays off
puts clients at the heart of the process
and focusses on individuals rather 18 Getting the right price
than products. The experienced team
understand just how important financial 22 The dating game
planning is during a business sale.
Whether you’re seeking peace of mind 25 Case Study –
or planning an adventurous retirement – Selling to private equity
we’ve got you covered.
26 Working with advisers
The Cooper Parry Corporate Finance
team is headed up by Andy Parker. We’re 31 Case Study –
a UK representative of Global M&A, one A high pressure environment
Andy Parker of the leading independent partnerships
Partner of corporate finance advisers in the 32 Time for a new chapter
world, which provides our clients with the
Cooper Parry benefits of global reach and specific sector 34 Final thoughts
Corporate Finance expertise.
We advise privately owned businesses,
business owners, management teams
and private equity firms to deliver the
best possible outcome on a wide range of
corporate transactions.

So, if you’re thinking of selling a business
in the near or distant future, you’re in the
right place. Let’s get started…

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