Sell your business with an adviser who has done it himself.
I’m Mark Mills OBE DL. I founded Cardpoint plc, built it to £100 million in annual revenue and sold the business. Cardpoint is now part of NCR Atleos. Having been through a sale myself, I understand what is at stake for an owner. Today I advise UK business owners on sales to trade buyers and private equity-backed groups.
I work with established businesses across sectors, typically generating annual profits of £1m to £100m. My transaction experience includes Mini-Cam’s sale to Halma plc for £85m and ADHD 360’s sale to Keys. Based in Jersey and Lancashire, I work nationwide. A confidential, no-obligation first conversation can cover timing, potential buyers and the factors affecting value.
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Established businesses. Your next chapter.
Selling a business is a personal decision as well as a financial one. Whether you are planning retirement, a new venture or a different role, Mark helps you consider the outcome you want for yourself, your business and your team.
A process focused on strategic value
Achieving full strategic value takes preparation, discretion and the right buyer. A sale typically takes 6–24 months, depending on the business and the transaction. Mark works directly with owners through a process focused on value, confidentiality and certainty. Call 01772 688990 for a confidential, no-obligation conversation.
I’ve built five businesses. I’ve sold my own businesses. Now I help other owners do the same.
I founded Cardpoint plc in 2000, grew it into a business generating £100 million in annual revenue by 2006 and sold the business. Cardpoint is now part of US-based NCR Atleos.
I know the pressures, sacrifices and responsibilities that come with building a successful company. I also understand that selling isn’t simply about the price. It’s about securing the future of something you’ve spent years creating.
During our Cardpoint exit journey, we received an offer of US$250m. Considering an offer for a company I had built gave me first-hand experience of the decisions an owner faces.
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A business sale can take 6 to 24 months, depending on the circumstances. If you are considering a sale within the next three years and your business makes more than £1m in annual profit, you can request a free signed copy of Making Your Mark, worth £19.
How I approach a business sale
Preparation and valuation → identifying suitable buyers → confidential approaches → negotiating offers → completion. Each sale is different, but preparation, discretion and the right buyer matter throughout.
If it is the right time to sell your business...
I have built and sold my own business and advised owners on sales to trade buyers and private equity-backed groups. His experience includes Mini-Cam’s sale to Halma plc for a headline price of £85m, ADHD 360’s sale to Keys, and Premier LPG’s sale to US group UGI.
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Completed business sales
Paul Garside of Garside and Laycock was delighted with the sale of his company to Paris based SPIE, which was backed by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice LLC, a private equity firm located in New York City.
Lorna Davidson, founder of Tactical Solutions, was delighted with the sale of her company to St Ives plc, a London listed marketing services business.
Mike Cunningham, founder of Healthcare Communications was thrilled with the sale of his company to IMI Mobile plc, a London listed digital business which has since been acquired by CISCO.
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I work with owners across the UK and Jersey. Explore advice for Lancashire, the North West, Manchester and Jersey.
Preparing for a sale within three years, with annual profit above £1m? Request a free signed copy of Making Your Mark, worth £19.