Corporate Finance Services

Acquisitions & Disposals

At Ellis & Co we are more than just accountants; we are there to support you with growth opportunities that may emerge through acquisition or merger with a competitor or complementary business.

Once you have found a potential match for your business we can help with:

• Assessing the potential through due diligence
• Optimising the taxation and financial situation of the amalgamated enterprise
• Advice on raising capital as we introduce you to our contacts in Corporate Finance
• Making your business attractive to a potential buyer

Raising Finance

Whether you are considering new plant or machinery, moving into larger premises or expanding existing facilities we can assist with:

• Planning and costing
• Forecasting cash flow and profits
• Examining finance options, including factoring, invoice discounting, overdraft or loans, share issues
• Advising on tax issues
• Working with your current bankers or accessing other sources
• Due diligence and documentation
• Assistance from Government support sources and Regional organisations

Business Valuations

Whatever your reason for valuing your business you'll want a fair, realistic and well-informed valuation, and at the same time you'll expect your advisors to know what they are doing and to have the experience to get it right first time.

At Ellis & Co we have the commercial experience and knowledge to provide you with a well-informed opinion.

Share Valuations

The Ellis & Co Corporate Finance team can assist you arriving at a valuation of company shares giving full consideration to:

• The company's performance and financial standing as shown in the accounts
• The size of the shareholding and shareholders' rights
• The company's dividend policy
• Appropriate yields and price earning ratios
• The value of the company's assets
• The commercial and economic background at the valuation date

Recovery & Insolvency

With the right practical and realistic advice on how best to deal with cash flow and other financial difficulties, many businesses could avoid insolvency.