TWENTY FOUR SEVEN CHILDREN’S SERVICES:
A children’s service provider acquired by an independent investor. We supported the investor in completing commercial financial due diligence and project managed the deal negotiation through to completion.
“The insight and experience brought by Will to the transaction was extremely helpful and a critical factor in getting the deal done. I would happily use Kent Finance again to support me in future acquisitions.”
Mitesh Dhanak – Owner
CUPIO HEALTHCARE:
The restructure and refinance of a group of care home operators into one entity. We prepared models and supported the CFO and investor in negotiating with lenders through to completion.
“Kent Finance was involved from the inception of this project, in terms of the Board’s business strategy driving this. They clearly mapped the pathway, what the process would look like and also, as important, what it would feel like for all involved. This helped manage expectations, allowed mitigation plans to be built in advance and ultimately delivered a very valuable project for the business to use as a platform to deliver the future growth strategy.”
Fergal Cawley – Chief Financial Officer
MAKE IT CHEAPER:
The exit of a business by founders to PE investors ECI. We prepared models and worked with the Due Diligence teams, supporting the CFO through to exit.
“Kent Finance worked on a critical aspect of our preparation for an Exit of Make It Cheaper to ECI Partners (private equity). The project was delivered to a demanding deadline and was then subjected to extensive external due diligence, passing with flying colours. KF were a pleasure to work with and made a material contribution to a highly successful mid-market deal.”
Mark Croghan – Finance Director
AQUAVISTA:
Preparation of model, automated management accounts, operational reporting packs, and short term cashflow forecasting for a rapidly growing multi-site marina operator, backed by LDC. This was touted as LDC’s most successful portfolio asset 2021-2023. As well as providing development support, we supported the senior leadership team through a high profile acquisition and refinancing.
“The Kent Finance team are skilled financial modellers, strong and rounded professional advisers and, at least as important, great people to work with. They have built financial models to support business development, acquisitions and refinancing, supported us on acquisition integration activity and helped us to set up financial processes that are fit for purpose in the private equity environment. They are also responsive to client needs, even the unreasonable demands at short notice. I cannot commend the Kent Finance team highly enough.”
Russell Sang, CFO
PORTMAN HEALTHCARE:
The exit of a business by PE investors Livingbridge to Core. We prepared models and supported the CFO through to exit.
“The support from Will and the team at Kent Finance throughout the project was great – highly professional and always supportive even when the workload was demanding.”
Darren JI Milne FCA – Finance Director
