We're here to guide you towards a successful and profitable business exit.
Whether it's at the forefront of your mind or something that feels several years away, exiting your company one day is inevitable. By working with Wow, we'll help you to maximise your sale value and exit seamlessly.
Maybe you’re building a valuable business for a future exit, or looking to sell in the immediate future. Either way, we're on hand to deliver an exceptional hassle-free service that will guide you through this process.
We cover multiple types of exit including trade sales, Management Buyouts (MBOs), and Employee Ownership Trusts (EoTs). We can also support you if you're acquiring another business, making all the financial aspects of the process as seamless as possible.
We specialise in agencies, consultancies and tech businesses with over £1m turnover.
WE'VE GOT YOUR BACK
Here's how we can help
BUSINESS VALUATION
We'll analyse and determine a realistic valuation, plus provide suggestions on how to increase this value.
PERFORMANCE REVIEW
We'll review your business performance metrics and KPIs that impact your business' multiple.
THREE YEAR FORECAST
This forecast demonstrates how the business will look if our recommendations are implemented.
TAX ADVICE
We'll tell you the tax implications of your chosen exit route, then support on making it tax-efficient.
EXIT ROUTES
Together, we will explore various exit routes available to you, including the pros, cons and the varying tax positions of each option.
FACE TIME WITH OUR EXPERTS
You'll be in regular contact with your Exit Planning specialist, with in-depth review meetings to take you through the process.
ONGOING SUPPORT
During your sale or acquisition we'll support with due diligence, liaising with your solicitor and reviewing legal documentation.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
We'll get your business in the best possible shape for a smooth and seamless exit, merger, acquisition or otherwise.
Having run my business for 36 years and knowing everything about it, I had no idea how to go about arranging a MBO or sale of the business. Luckily I had the team at Wow by my side.
They were able to easily articulate what we needed to do and presented a very clear and comprehensive strategy. Wow made the entire experience very smooth, liaised with our solicitor when required and met our tight deadline. We could not have done it without them. It was an absolute pleasure working with Wow, and I actually enjoyed paying their very fair bill!
EXPLAINER: WHAT ARE MY EXIT OPTIONS?
For many business owners, exit planning is something that is thought about far too late in the process, which can result in them receiving less for their business than it’s worth.
It is crucial to start planning for your exit as early as you can and we would recommend at least two years before any eventual sale, but preferably earlier.
To maximise the money that you will leave your business with, you need to consider two areas:
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Method of your sale (and the tax implications of each)
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The value of your business
Method of exit
There are many options available for you as business owners to exit:
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Sell to a third party
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Sell to the management team as part of a Management Buyout (MBO)
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Sell to the entire team as part of an Employee Ownership Trust (EoT)
Each option has its pros and cons. We recently ran a webinar on this topic, and while the content was focused on agencies there are lessons and explainers that can be applied to any type of business.
It's also worth bearing in mind the recent Autumn Budget announcements. With changes to Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) coming in from April 2025, anybody considering an exit in the next 1-2 years should consider accelerating their plans where possible. Get in touch with our exit planning specialist if this applies to you.
