Business Valuation

Gain clarity on what your business is really worth – understand your market, what are the key trends, who are the likely buyers, what’s driving value, when is the right time.

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Accurate, comprehensive, and insightful business valuations

Understanding the true value of your business is crucial, whether you’re planning to sell, attract investment, or simply gain a clearer picture of your company’s worth. At The MGroup we specialise in providing accurate, comprehensive, and insightful business valuations that can help you make informed decisions with confidence.

 Why Business Valuation Matters

Knowing your business’s value isn’t just important when you’re looking to sell. A well-informed valuation can enhance strategic planning, secure financing, or even prepare for unforeseen events. It’s a powerful tool that gives you leverage in negotiations and helps you understand your company’s financial health.

We’ll help you to:

  • Discover the true value of your business and understand what drives it.
  • Identify the key performance indicators (KPIs) that will propel your business forward.
  • Uncover areas for improvement, and potential future opportunity.
  • Gain valuable insights into your sector, identify key trends, and competitor activity.
  • Investigate recent M&A deal developments to help benchmark valuation methodologies.
  • Focus your efforts where they matter most to maximise your business’s value.
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Our Valuation Approach

At The MGroup, we take a holistic approach to business valuation. We don’t just look at the numbers; we dive deep into your company’s operations, industry trends, market position, team dynamics, and future potential. Our team of seasoned experts combines years of experience with the latest valuation methodologies to deliver a precise and reliable assessment tailored to your unique circumstances.

Tailored Valuation Services

We understand that every business is different. That’s why we offer bespoke valuation services, tailored to meet the specific needs of your company. Whether you’re a small enterprise or a large corporation, we provide valuations that reflect the true value of your business, offering clarity and strategic insight at every stage of your journey.

What to Expect

When you partner with The MGroup, you can expect a thorough and transparent process. Our team works closely with you to gather all necessary information, ensuring no detail is overlooked. We communicate our findings clearly, providing you with a detailed valuation report that is easy to understand and actionable.

Your Trusted Partner in Business Valuation

We pride ourselves on our commitment to accuracy, integrity, and client satisfaction. Our goal is to empower you with the knowledge and confidence to make the best decisions for your business. Whether you’re planning for growth, preparing for a sale, or seeking investment, we’re here to help you unlock the full potential of your business.

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Ready to discover the true value of your business? Contact us today to schedule a consultation with our expert team. Let us help you navigate the complexities of business valuation with confidence and clarity.

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Who We Work With

We advise experienced entrepreneurs and management teams in SMEs who are driven to scale through acquisitions and mergers.

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Jordan Lyne

Partner

Jordan has worked with various client’s over his ten years at The MGroup. The services provided range from bookkeeping, VAT returns, annual accounts and management accounts. He has been involved in recruitment of new staff members and helped move the firm on with it’s systems by creating and improving internal controls and procedures.

Jordan manages his resources efficiently to meet deadlines and where clients have specific requirements, he works closely with them to ensure these are both feasible and met in a timely manner. Jordan has clients in various sectors, ranging from international companies to smaller locally based businesses.

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j.lyne@themgroup.co.uk

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Wendy Tatham

Partner

Wendy joined the firm in 2015, after starting in finance for the NHS and then qualifying with another local firm of accountants. She brought with her experience across all areas, having previously managed payroll support, corporate and personal tax compliance and planning alongside other general practice elements.

Wendy works with clients across a range of sectors and enjoys supporting them with their statutory reporting, internal financial processes, corporate and personal tax planning and business advisory services. A key area of interest is working closely with her clients to support them with growing and restructuring their businesses to align with their long term goals.

In her spare time Wendy is the lead volunteer for Oxfordshire Scouts, supporting 95 Scouts groups across the county to deliver a fun programme of activities to young people aged 4 to 24.

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w.tatham@themgroup.co.uk

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Geoff Pinder

Corporate Finance Partner

Geoff has operated in the Mergers & Acquisitions and the corporate finance arena since 2004. He has held Executive roles leading and managing the performance and productivity of cross functional teams focused on delivering a high quality service to clients across complex portfolios.

Selling a business is a life changing event, and Geoff’s passion is working with businesses owners to help them explore the various exit options and strategies available to achieve their objectives, leading to excellent results for all stakeholders.

Geoff has been involved in over 500 deals across multiple industry sectors, working predominantly on the sell side of transactions, including sales to strategic buyers, private equity, and MBO’s.

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g.pinder@themgroup.co.uk
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Darren Green

Partner

Having grown up in North Oxfordshire, Darren joined The MGroup in 1999 as a trainee, qualified in 2003, and became a partner in 2010. Darren is best known for his ability to ‘go the extra mile’ for clients; even changing a flat tyre outside the office when it was discovered after a meeting, helping his clients to safely make their way home.

Aside from changing tyres, Darren enjoys helping clients to grow their varied and interesting businesses, and gaining insights into a wide range of sectors. In particular, he likes working within the corporate finance team, assisting with financial projections and due diligence for prospective buyers. Darren enjoys the challenging and pressurized nature of this type of work. Many of his clients are from manufacturing, technology or start-up backgrounds.

In his spare time Darren is a family man and he also enjoys sport, including football, skiing and running. He has taken part in a 26 mile walk for a cancer charity with colleague Geoff.

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d.green@themgroup.co.uk

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Peter Smith

Partner

Peter joined The MGroup in 1990 and became a partner in 1996. Originally from Wiltshire, Peter is a member of the Oxford Chamber of Commerce where he has been a Chamber council member for over 20 years.

Helping to provide a complete finance solution to companies is one of Peter’s key focus areas. He believes this to be a service that sets the partnership aside from its competitors, alongside The MGroup values and employees.

Peter provides financial mentoring, support with strategy and planning, solutions to increase profitability and improve cash flow, and help with expansion/diversification plans. His specialist interest areas include not-for-profit, healthcare and international organisations.

Peter enjoys the opportunities and challenges he is faced with every day at The MGroup and making a difference to clients’ lives. He is also a keen local charity supporter, regularly helping to raise funds and awareness for SeeSaw and SpecialEffect where he is an ambassador.

Outside of work, Peter is a Chelsea Football Club season ticket holder. He likes walking in the local area, especially if there is a pub or café at the end of the walk, and enjoys holidays in Devon, in particular to a secret escape in Dartmouth.

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p.smith@themgroup.co.uk
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Richard Clayton

Partner

In 1984 Richard became the youngest ever partner at The MGroup at the age of 27 and is now the longest serving partner. Richard is a true team player, having been a prominent local footballer in his early years. He very much brings the team ethos to The MGroup who like to work as an integral part of their client teams.

Richard qualified in 1982 and has worked with many of his clients for decades, evidence of the excellent service provided by both Richard and the firm. Richard is proud of the firm’s exceptional reputation. He continues to develop new strategies and explore improvements to the services they provide and remains highly ambitious and committed. Outside of work Richard enjoys golf, football, spending time with his family and the very occasional glass of wine (normally accompanied by too much food!).

Richard has a depth of knowledge and experience in all areas of the construction industry and also deals with most of the firms agricultural clients. He also deals with a wide range of other clients which include a substantial number of UK subsidiaries of overseas companies together with a number of high profile local businesses. Richard is a firm believer that the role of a trusted accountant is to provide clients with the best possible advice and support. The client does not always have to follow advice but he believes they must have all options on the table to form a meaningful decision.

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r.clayton@themgroup.co.uk

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