We are pleased to announce our latest completion. Fivefold Associates acted as lead adviser to Route One Publishing Limited. Prime Creative Media, through its international subsidiary Prime Global Publishing, has acquired leading infrastructure titles ITS International and Global Highways from Route One Publishing. The acquisition strengthens Prime Global Publishing’s support of the international infrastructure and construction sectors, building on the successful […]

I have had two separate conversations this week with two of our business owner clients. What struck me was the similarity in their answers to my question, "why do you succeed?" They both attributed their success to exceptional customer service. Now, I've never met a business owner who claims that their business delivers poor customer service, but, the crucial difference is that truly exceptional customer service can be evidenced.

A well-run sale process should create a competitive environment. Multiple buyers, strong engagement and clear options are all important in achieving a good outcome. That is central to how we work at Fivefold. However, there is a further reality that sits alongside this: Even in a competitive process, buyers still have choice.

Fivefold Associates in partnership with Symmetry Corporate Finance has advised the shareholders of Cooper Foods in their sale to R D Johns. This strategic move expands R D Johns footprint across the Home Counties and into outer London. Established over 50 years ago, R D Johns has cemented its position as one of the South West’s leading foodservice providers. […]

Balance sheets, working capital and completion mechanics explained Business sales are rarely undone by the accepted headline valuation. In practice, for the unwary, value is most often lost in the detail, particularly late in the process when leverage has shifted and options are limited.

Fivefold Associates has advised the shareholders of Yorkshire-based Whitakers Chocolates Limited on its acquisition by Market Harborough-based Bramble Foods Group. Tony Foster, managing director of Bramble Foods, said: “We are delighted to welcome Whitakers Chocolates to the Bramble Foods Group and look forward to working with William and his team to further develop the business. […]

When owners think about selling their business, it is tempting to focus on timing, valuation and finding the right buyer. In practice, the outcomes of a sale are shaped much earlier, often long before any buyer is approached. From an acquirer's perspective, preparation is not about presentation or polish. It is about evidence. Buyers want confidence that what they are being shown is real, repeatable and sustainable. The better prepared a business is, the fewer unknowns a buye

Fivefold Associates in partnership with Symmetry Corporate Finance have advised the shareholders of MP Calibration Services on their sale to Torus Group, part of Industrial Physics a KKR business. Industrial Physics are a leading test and measurement instrument provider and Torus is known for its strong portfolio in measurement for metal and rigid packaging in […]

Productivity improvement is one of the most effective ways to build a more resilient and more valuable business. It is also a major driver of buyer interest when owners are considering a future sale. Acquirers may describe their motivations in different ways, but they usually come back to the same fundamentals. Can the business produce strong outcomes without proportionate increases in cost? Can it grow efficiently, defend margins and operate consistently without excessive re

Fivefold Associates have advised the shareholders of Route One Publishing Limited on the sale of their Aggregates Business Europe and Aggregates Business International titles to Prime Global Publishing the international subsidiary of Prime Creative Media, Australia’s largest independently owned B2B Events and Publishing business. First published in 2006, the Aggregates Business masthead was launched as […]

Most business owners understand, in principle, that productivity matters to acquirers. What is less well understood is how buyers actually assess it, and how quickly they form conclusions. Acquirers rarely use a single metric labelled "productivity". Instead, they infer it from patterns in financial performance, operational structure and commercial behaviour. These signals shape both valuation and deal confidence.

Fivefold is pleased to announce that we acted as lead advisers to the shareholders of Milestone Transport Planning (MTP) on their new strategic partnership with JBA Consulting. This partnership brings together more than 50 years of combined expertise across transport planning, environmental consultancy, engineering, water management and climate resilience, strengthening the joint capability to deliver […]

Fivefold Associates in partnership with Symmetry Corporate Finance have advised the shareholders of Avon Dynamic Calibration Ltd on the sale of their business to NMi Group.NMi Group, a leader in mission-critical product Testing, Inspection, Certification and Calibration (TICC) services, announces today the strategic acquisition of Avon Dynamic Calibration Ltd (“Avon Dynamic”). Avon Dynamic is a […]