ESS Corporate Services was appointed to manage the sale of two specialist businesses under common ownership: an Apprenticeship Assessment Agency and an independent Training & Apprenticeship Provider.
The shareholder’s objective was to sell both businesses separately, requiring a tailored approach to identify suitable buyers and maximise the opportunities presented by each organisation.
Our Approach
With specialist knowledge of the Training & Education sector, ESS Corporate Services developed a tailored M&A strategy to market each business independently.
Of particular significance was the sale of the Apprenticeship Assessment Organisation, operating within the specialist end-point assessment market.
ESS managed the sales process, engaging with prospective buyers and progressing negotiations to secure successful outcomes in line with the shareholder’s objectives and required timescales.
Here’s what Ian Peacock, ESS Corporate Services Managing Director, had to say about the deal:
“Once again, the ESS Corporate Services team has delivered yet another successful training organisation sale.
The sector specific knowledge embedded within the team delivers added value to the sales process and Stuart Atkinson, who led ESS on this deal, brought decades of sector experience to facilitate the successful conclusion of the sale.”
The Outcome
ESS Corporate Services successfully secured the sale of the Apprenticeship Assessment Agency, alongside the separate sale of the Training & Apprenticeship Provider.
The transactions highlight our ability to:
- Deliver specialist M&A transactions within the Training & Education sector.
- Tailor exit strategies to accommodate multiple businesses under common ownership.
- Identify and engage suitable buyers for specialist organisations.
- Progress transactions to completion within agreed timescales.
Client Feedback
“ESS understood our objectives from the outset. Their expertise and tailored approach helped us secure the sale of both businesses separately, achieving our desired outcome within the required deadline.”.
— Business Shareholder (Confidential)
Looking To Sell Your Business?
ESS Corporate Services has direct experience of successfully managing the sale of specialist Apprenticeship Assessment Organisations, alongside Training Providers and other businesses operating within the Training & Education sector.
Our team can provide tailored M&A support to help you achieve your exit objectives.
Contact ESS Corporate Services for a free, confidential discussion.