Manufacturing and distribution

Driving growth and realising value for manufacturing and distribution businesses

Moore Kingston Smith offers manufacturing and distribution business owners specialist advisory services led by partners who really understand the sector.

The constantly evolving and dynamic manufacturing and distribution sector has always had unique challenges and opportunities, both domestically and globally.

Should you be looking to sell, buy or raise finance for your manufacturing and distribution business, our team has the expertise to assist you in all aspects of the transaction.

Our partners bring a unique and valuable skill set, with one having personally owned, operated, and successfully sold manufacturing businesses.

If you are considering your options, our partners are an excellent sounding board. A conversation with them leads to practical deliverable action plans for a business transition. We maintain a network of acquirers that will see the strategic value of your business.

Businesses need to navigate their way through finance, investment, property, employment, incentivisation, family tax and estate planning, vendor assistance, restructuring, succession planning, negotiation and continuous improvement, and decide on the right time to go to market. And we are on hand to provide practical advice every step of the way.

Some of our deals

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Our approach

Built through our extensive deal experience in the sector, we have relationships with key trade and private equity acquirers in the UK, US and Europe. This allows us to negotiate optimal deals for sellers and acquirers quickly and efficiently.

Throughout the transaction process, we act as an extension of your team and support you along the entire journey, from strategic decision making to deal completion.

Once a deal has been agreed, we identify the commercial and financial value of the transaction, including key issues. When acting for sellers, we proactively mitigate risks and, when acting on the buy-side, offer pragmatic solutions to protect acquirers.

Our fully integrated offering of corporate finance, tax and accountancy services is delivered seamlessly by our manufacturing and distribution sector experts. This way, you get advice on initial tax structuring, diligence risks and available tax reliefs from the start.

Our services

Our specialists support manufacturing and distribution businesses at every stage of their journey. Whether you’re looking to grow, sell, acquire or raise capital, we provide tailored advice backed by a multi-disciplinary approach, global reach and deep sector expertise.

As corporate finance specialists for the manufacturing and distribution sector, we offer comprehensive sell-side and buy-side advisory services.

Sell-side advisory

We specialise in working with owner-managers and founder-led companies to realise the value of your business.

This involves:

Marketing the business to potential acquirers
Negotiating the transaction to maximise value
Managing the sale process from start to finish
Working alongside our M&A tax and accounting colleagues throughout

Buy-side advisory and transaction services

We support acquirers, private equity houses, banks and other lenders at every stage of the transaction, conducting due diligence with a scope tailored to your objectives and providing insightful, commercial advice throughout.

We specialise in advising companies pursuing a buy-and-build strategy, working with you to formulate your strategic criteria to achieve acquisition targets.

This includes:

Raising funding including debt
Identifying potential acquisition targets
Due diligence on targets
Advising on the best timing for exit
Helping you to achieve your ambitions and business goals – whether that be a full exit or taking on private equity investment

We combine commercial insight with technical expertise to deliver the best possible outcomes. Our commitment is to help you achieve your strategic goals with confidence and clarity.

Lead contact

Marc Fecher

Partner – Chair of Corporate Finance

Marc Fecher is the Chairman and Founder of Moore Kingston Smith Corporate Finance. With a wealth of experience in corporate finance, Marc has been instrumental in driving the firm’s growth and success. Under his leadership, the firm has established a strong reputation for delivering exceptional, solution-led, practical and commercial financial advisory services in the UK… Read more

Moore Kingston Smith came highly recommended to us. After months of preparation, we went to market and they generated immediate interest. Their skills are second to none, and they eventually negotiated a deal significantly above the original offer, confirmed the good news at 10pm on a Sunday night. Their team is professional and goes beyond the call of duty. We’d have no hesitation in recommending them.

Bill Rimmer, Founder and General Manager, Rimmer Bros

Moore Kington Smith provided both corporate finance and tax advice and were there whenever I needed them, negotiating and managing the process tirelessly from start to finish – it was a proper team effort and they helped make a demanding process much easier. I’m excited about working with General Oceans over the coming years to build on what we’ve already achieved in the last 10 years.

Martin Stemp, Managing Director, RS Aqua Limited

This project marks our third collaboration with Moore Kingston Smith Corporate Finance on an acquisition, and their team consistently exceeds our expectations. Our primary goal is to facilitate Asteria’s growth, and to achieve this effectively, it’s crucial to have a trusted adviser with both financial expertise and the dedication to deliver results. Moore Kingston Smith has proven to be the ideal partner in realising our growth objectives.

Julien Vermeersch, Senior Associate, Waterland Private Equity

We were impressed with the level of expertise in the uPVC fabricator segment demonstrated by the Moore Kingston Smith corporate finance team. The personalised approach delivered and the quality of their work has gone beyond our expectations. It’s never easy to sell a business, especially when the macroeconomic factors are tough but their commitment. By understanding of our requirements and with their international network resulted in a great deal.

Tim Gourmand, Whiteline’s controlling shareholder

It was great to work with the Moore Kingston Smith team. Their knowledge of the Pinewood business and their no-fuss approach resulted in a smooth transaction for all parties.

Geoff Arnold, Managing Director, Pinewood Structure Holdings