fds Director Services Limited

Description

fds is an award-winning, employee-owned corporate finance boutique providing services to owner-managed businesses and supporting them on their business journey from the early stages through to a successful exit. A corporate finance company like no other, we can assure you that your project will be managed effectively and positioned in the best possible way, all supported by our in-house expertise and industry know-how. We always endeavour to provide the best possible service to help our clients achieve their most desired outcomes. Here are a few facts about us: ✨ Our largest transaction completed to date is $72m, but our average deals range from £2m - £20m ✨ We are sector agnostic - our specialisms include owner-managed and employee-owned businesses ✨ Whilst our HQ is in Yorkshire, we have clients across the UK and Europe ✨ We proudly won the AI One to Watch in Corporate Finance and Most Innovative UK Deal Negotiator from Acquisition International M&A Awards ✨ We were also shortlisted for Business Advocate of the Year at the British Business Awards fds offers a range of services, including succession planning, such as disposals and management buyouts, employee ownership trusts, vendor-initiated management buyouts, mergers & acquisitions, valuations, board support through non-executive director/trustee appointment and consultancy, dream/strategy days, and raising finance. fds can provide ad-hoc consultancy support in addition to shareholder disputes and negotiations.

AI Sector Summary

Advisor screen: strong - fds is an 8-person Yorkshire-based corporate finance boutique explicitly focused on owner-managed SME exits, MBOs, EOTs, disposals, and M&A with average deal sizes of £2m–£20m — a textbook SearchLoop target for proprietary deal flow and seller intelligence. Angle: Offer anonymised seller opportunities in the £2m–£20m range that complement fds's existing sell-side mandates, or discuss outsourced buy-side origination support for clients seeking acquisitions.

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