Company name:
DRAGON 2000
Deal Type
Sale
Country
United Kingdom
Buyer Name
Lacour Group
Country of Buyer
France
Sectors
Automotive & Technology
CORPORATE FINANCE ADVISORY
Cooper Parry Corporate Finance advise business owners who want to sell their business or grow their business through private equity investment.
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What Is Corporate Finance Advisory?
Cooper Parry Corporate Finance advise business owners who want to sell their business or grow their business through private equity investment. Our UK team is supported by Reach Cross-Border Mergers and Acquisitions, a highly active international network of partner firms, working closely with investment banks and corporate finance boutiques across 30 key deal-making countries to find buyers that others can’t.
Selling your business is a huge event. Financially and emotionally. So, you need to work with the right advisor – one who can find the best buyer for the enormous value you’ve created, at the best price.
You need a team of advisors who really understand your industry’s buyers, value drivers and market opportunities, as well as having masses of experience in getting deals across the line.
We’ll lead your business through a sale, making sure it’s as smooth as possible, so you can continue running your business and hitting targets throughout the process.
If you’re looking for investment, our team will help you select the right private equity investor for you, your business, and your sector. We’ll negotiate the best terms and then facilitate the relationship between you and your preferred funding partner. We also have masses of experience in advising management buy-out teams.
Our Deal Origination team is an ever-growing, ever-important part of Cooper Parry Corporate Finance too. They connect us with great businesses in sectors where our expertise lie, analysing trends, creating and providing relevant and insightful market and deal information.
We’d love to meet you and your business well in advance of any transaction. That way, you can get the best possible outcome for your shareholders, your team, and your business.
INDUSTRIES
KEY STATISTICS
Value of deals advised on
£ 0 M+
Deals involving PE
0 %
Average deal size
£ 0 M
Deals involving an international buyer
0 %
Success rate
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RECENT DEALS
Company name:
Gemini Accident Repair Centres Limited
Deal Type
Sell Side Lead Advisory
Country
United Kingdom
Buyer Name
Steer Automotive Group
Country of Buyer
United Kingdom
Sectors
Industrials
Company name:
SIMPLY COMMUNICATE LIMITED
Deal Type
Company Sale
Country
United Kingdom
Buyer Name
A J Gallagher Inc
Country of Buyer
USA (via UK subsidiary)
Sectors
Business Services
The Deal Market: Current Themes
Videos
M&A INSIGHTS AND SECTOR SNAPSHOTS
Simon Nichols
SOFTWARE – M&A AND DUE DILIGENCE INSIGHTS
Software M&A deal volume has remained stable but there are indicators of growth in M&A volume, largely driven by SaaS transactions, of which there were 2,107 in 2024.
Alex Ydlibi
Waste & Recycling: M&A Round Up 2024
Circularity ambitions and new technologies, alongside cost pressures and evolving end-customer compliance requirements, have created an exciting backdrop for M&A.
Loren Docksey
MENTAL HEALTH & PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES: MARKET OVERVIEW
In the face of a strained NHS, there is a growing market for highly specialised independent sector provision across the spectrum of psychological services.
Loren Docksey
Healthcare Services: H1-24 Market Overview
The sector is navigating political change amidst the backdrop of strained public health services.
Simon Nichols
Sector Snapshot: IT Managed Services
Despite the economic turbulence marked by inflation and escalating interest rates in 2023, the IT services sector has shown remarkable tenacity.
Alex Ydlibi
SECTOR SNAPSHOT: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
“The professional services sector has seen a noticeable increase in M&A."
Loren Docksey
SaaS M&A Snapshot: Q1 – 24 Update
High-performing businesses with demonstrable growth continue to be sought after by investors.
Simon Nichols
PRIVATE EQUITY STRATEGY – BUY & BUILD
For a buy and build strategy to be successful, businesses need a clear and well-defined strategy, to deliver maximum returns and synergies.
Loren Docksey
M&A MARKET UPDATE – 2023
M&A Markets continue to show resilience in the face of a challenging environment.
Niall Chantrill
FROM TRENDS TO TOMORROW: HEALTHTECH
“Whilst the challenging economic climate has impacted M&A volumes overall, HealthTech M&A activity has remained stable in 2023, demonstrating the sector’s attractiveness to both financial investors and strategic acquirers."
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The world of investment can be complex. Our deal experts know every twist and turn. On these pages they highlight the ten key stages from understanding a client’s needs through to joyous completion.
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LINDSEY, SEPT 24
“This year has not been the easiest audit from my side due to changes in FMC, but the team have been very patient with me getting all the data back and even Nicola has taken her laptop on holiday to hep us get the accounts across the line before the deadline of 30.09 as my Corporate line manager was not keen to extend the deadline. I cant thanks Nicola enough for doing this, it has certainly made my life a lot easier!”
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ANNA, MAY 24
“We have been going through a difficult period at the school which made our 2023 audit very challenging. The team at Cooper Parry showed a high level of empathy and understanding and worked with us to help facilitate a smooth audit process which we are very grateful for. They have continued to offer support throughout the year following offering advise and alleviating any concerns that we have had regarding the financial impact of the school’s situation. We would highly recommend them.”
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“We're so pleased to hear your feedback Steve, thank you!”
PAUL, APR 24
“The management letter that you produce is the outstanding item of the work that you undertake as it clearly sets out to our Directors in lay English our financial accounts.”
“We're glad that you found the letter so useful Paul, thanks for the comment”
