Pace EquityAdvising on Sales, Acquisitions, & Growth since 1989

Sale-Ready? Pace Equity is authorised and regulated by the

Financial Conduct AuthorityPace Equity Limited Blandy House 29 Hart Street Henley-on-Thames Oxfordshire RG9 2AR

The Pace Equity Sale-Ready programme has been developed from our market experience over 24 years, it is designed by

Corporate Finance professionals to help shareholders add real value ahead of considering or preparing for a sale or issue of

shares.

Value Building Programme

Pace Equity project manages the entire process

Sale Ready Review

Co FamiliarisationShareholder needsValuationPE top 20 reviewAnalysisValue–add opportunitiesValue building planSale- Ready Report

PE Sale ProcessDocumentationTarget Buyer ResearchMarketingNegotiationHeads of AgreementExclusivityDue DiligenceFinal negotiationSale and purchase agreement

Management maintain focus on the business

Completion

3 months to 36 months

E: directors@paceequity.com T: 01491 577889

Why Invest in

Sale-Ready

Planning?

Sale Ready Review 1. Workshop: Full familiarisation with the business and understand value

drivers

Review shareholder needs and expectations

2. Determine the score on the Pace Equity SaleReady IndexTM

Take readings across the Top 20 saleability criteria

Identify and analyse key opportunities to add value

Identify and analyse vulnerabilities to be addressed

3. Conduct a market valuation of the business in its current market

4. Define value-adding opportunities

5. Develop and agree value adding action plans, deliverables and timeline

6. Produce the Pace Equity Readiness Report and Recommendations

Programme

1. Workshop: Full familiarisation with the business and understand value

drivers

Review shareholder needs and expectations

2. Determine the score on the Pace Equity SaleReady IndexTM

Take readings across the Top 20 saleability criteria

Identify and analyse key opportunities to add value

Identify and analyse vulnerabilities to be addressed

3. Conduct a market valuation of the business in its current market

4. Define value-adding opportunities

5. Develop and agree value adding action plans, deliverables and timeline

6. Produce the Pace Equity Readiness Report and Recommendations

Sale Ready Review

How can you add value?

Value Building Programme

Pace Equity’s Value Building Programme will eliminate value destroying issues and vastly enhance shareholder value.

The programme can typically run from 3-36 months depending on the needs of the company and the proximity to a sale or issue of shares

E: directors@paceequity.com T: 01491 577889

What Will Persuade Buyers to

Pay a Premium

Price?

Top 5 Price Drivers

1. A clear and robust strategy or business plan

2. Clear differentiation from competitors

3. Well spread customer base

4. Good financial systems and reporting

5. Knowing exactly how and where the business makes money

If you would like to discuss the top 20 list please contact us for a friendly no commitment discussion

E: directors@paceequity.com T: 01491 577889

We can add significant value to a business ahead of a sale or issue of shares,our aim is to save the cost of our fees and enhance value by a quantifiable margin.