KBS Corporate

KBS Corporate KBS Corporate is a leading firm specialising in business sales and acquisitions.

We provide expert advice and tailored strategies to support business owners and investors in achieving successful transactions.

A software leader powering automotive intelligence. Strategic growth unlocked.KBS Corporate guided QUBE Automotive Ltd t...
12/06/2026

A software leader powering automotive intelligence. Strategic growth unlocked.

KBS Corporate guided QUBE Automotive Ltd through a strategic partnership with Total Specific Solutions, managing negotiations and due diligence. As the team we ensured the business was positioned for expansion while securing the right partner to grow its future.

11/06/2026

Connectivity specialist Adey Electronics Ltd has joined Pantek Group in a deal advised by KBS Corporate, opening the door to a more collaborative, multi-disciplinary future for the business.

Founded in 2011, Adey has built a strong reputation for delivering robust industrial connectivity solutions, from routers and antennas through to device management software, all whilst supporting customers in demanding, real-world environments.

Now part of Pantek Group, the business will continue under its existing brand while gaining access to wider technical capability, shared expertise and complementary group companies. The focus is simple: keep what works, and scale what’s possible.

For Adey, it’s an opportunity to deepen its offering and work more closely across a growing industrial technology platform. For customers, it means more integrated solutions built on trusted specialist expertise.

The transaction was advised by Atif Iqbal and the KBS Corporate team, who supported the shareholders throughout the process, alongside AG Corporate Law.

A strong example of how the right partnership can preserve identity while unlocking a new phase of growth.

10/06/2026

Not every business sale is driven by corporate buyers or investment funds. In this next post in the “Finding the Right Buyer for Your Business” series, we explore individual buyers and management buy-ins.

Individual buyers are typically entrepreneurs, operators, or private investors seeking to acquire and run a business directly.

Their approach is often more personal than institutional buyers. They focus not only on financial performance, but also on people, culture, and long-term potential.

This can create a more relationship-led transaction process, with greater emphasis on continuity and fit.

However, funding structures can vary significantly. Many rely on third-party finance or staged acquisitions, which can affect timing and certainty.

Because of this, buyer quality becomes critical. Not every interested party is equally positioned to complete a transaction successfully.

At KBS Corporate, we focus on identifying credible, well-funded buyers to ensure business owners are engaged only with serious and capable acquirers.

If you want to understand how your business may appeal to individual or entrepreneurial buyers, we can help you identify the most relevant acquisition routes.

09/06/2026

“They made a complex process seamless” – Craig Cooper, owner of Safetynet Scotland.

“We had an excellent experience working with Dylan Bennett at KBS Corporate.” – Jackie Cooper, owner of SafetyNet Scotland.

When business owners have successfully sold the company they’ve spent years building, their feedback matters.

That’s why we’re particularly proud of the comments received from Craig Cooper and Jackie Cooper following the sale of Safetynet Scotland to JGM Insurance brokers.

Founded in 2006, Safetynet Scotland has spent nearly two decades building a trusted reputation across Scotland for health and safety consultancy, fire risk assessments and emergency planning services. Like many owner-managed businesses, finding the right buyer was about far more than achieving a deal.

It was finding a home that shared the same value, culture and commitment to clients.

Following a sale process led by Dylan Bennett, with buyer identification support from Anthony Hacking, Safetynet joined JMG Group, one of the UK’s leading specialist insurance and services groups.

For Craig and Jackie, the outcome was exactly what they hoped for.

Craig described the process as strategic, professional and expertly managed, adding that KBS helped secure “a buyer who was a perfect fit for my company.”

Jackie highlighted Dylan’s proactive and supportive approach throughout the transaction, noting that the deal completed smoothly in just six months.

Perhaps most importantly, both shareholders felt confident they had found the right long-term partner for the business, its employees and its clients.

As Craig explained, from the earliest conversations with JMG, there was a clear alignment in culture, philosophy and approach.

Those are often the transactions we’re proudest of. Not simply because a buyer was founder, but because the right buyer was found.

If you’re considering a sale, the right outcome isn’t always about finding the highest bidder. Often, it’s about finding the right fit.

Growth can create opportunity, but it can also expose pressure points in a business. That is the focus of our upcoming K...
09/06/2026

Growth can create opportunity, but it can also expose pressure points in a business.

That is the focus of our upcoming K3 Advisory Group webinar:

📅 Monday 22nd June
🕧 12.30pm to 1.30pm
🔗 Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/4017802986020/WN_QIfcJ2ftQ8C0wAjdCY-FVQ (This will take you to Zoom)

Based on analysis of more than 134,000 UK companies, the session will explore what makes a business scale ready, where structural fragility can emerge, and how growth is assessed in funding, investment and transaction scenarios.

For business owners and advisers, it will offer practical insight into building long term value and preparing for whatever comes next.

08/06/2026

Strong businesses do not always need a new owner. In this next post in the “Finding the Right Buyer for Your Business” series, we look at private equity and how it differs from traditional trade acquisition.

Private equity buyers are financial investors focused on growing and enhancing business value over a defined investment period before exiting in the future.

They are typically drawn to businesses with strong management teams, scalable operations, recurring revenue, and clear growth potential. In many cases, they are backing the business as much as acquiring it.

This can create highly flexible transaction structures. Owners may be able to take part of their value off the table while retaining a stake and benefiting from future growth.

However, this is a disciplined investment environment. Performance expectations are clearly defined, and deal structures often include earn-outs, reinvestment, or structured milestones.

Success in a private equity transaction depends heavily on alignment. Between growth ambition, management capability, and investor expectations.

At KBS Corporate, we work closely with private equity investors to ensure businesses are positioned correctly and introduced to the right partners for their next stage of growth.

If you are exploring whether private equity could support your next stage of growth or exit, we can help assess suitability and investor appetite.

A regional HVAC leader. Decades of expertise. A planned founder exit. KBS Corporate guided D-Mec Services through a stra...
08/06/2026

A regional HVAC leader. Decades of expertise. A planned founder exit.

KBS Corporate guided D-Mec Services through a strategic sale to Empower Group, safeguarding recurring PPM revenue and client relationships.

03/06/2026

Cleardata joins SPS in a landmark transaction advised by KBS Corporate Finance led by Dave Gardner, Managing Director, Annie Pritchard, Associate Director, and Mya Bhatt, Manager.

This deal marks a significant step change for both businesses — bringing together a leading UK document management specialist and a global technology-driven transformation group operating in more than 20 countries.

KBS Corporate Finance acted as lead adviser to Cleardata, guiding shareholders through a highly strategic process that ultimately delivered a strong international partner in SPS.

Cleardata has built a strong reputation over two decades in document management and digital transformation, supporting clients across healthcare, education, financial services and other regulated sectors with scanning, archiving, digital mailroom and AI-enabled processing solutions.

The business now enters its next stage of growth as part of SPS.

SPS brings global scale, investment capability and deep expertise in information management and business process optimisation, providing Cleardata with access to international reach and advanced capability while preserving the team, culture and customer relationships at the heart of the business.

Gary Harrold, SPS’s UK&I CEO commented on the deal:

“This acquisition reflects our continued confidence in the UK market and our commitment to investing in capabilities that matter to customers.”

“Cleardata is a high-quality business with strong expertise, great employees and trusted customer relationships.

“Together, we strengthen our proposition and expand our ability to design, manage and optimise end-to-end information and business processes across both physical and digital environments.”

From SPS’s perspective, the acquisition strengthens its information management offering and enhances its ability to deliver end-to-end digital and physical workflow solutions across complex, regulated environments.

This is a clear example of strategic alignment creating real value: a highly regarded UK specialist combining with a global platform committed to accelerating capability and growth.

We are proud to have advised on a transaction of this calibre and to have helped deliver a strong outcome for shareholders, employees and customers alike.

If you’re considering a sale, we can help you explore your options confidentially.

02/06/2026

“Recommended without hesitation.”

When both the buyer and seller praise the same adviser after a transaction, you know everything has gone right.

Following the successful sale of The PC Support Group to private equity-backed VS Group, the feedback for Jacob Lord and the KBS Corporate team speaks volumes about the importance of trust, communication and finding the right strategic fit.

Founded in 2006, The PC Support Group has grown into a multi-award-winning managed IT services provider supporting businesses across the North West.

Advised by KBS Corporate, the business has now joined VS Group as part of its ambitious buy-and-build strategy backed by Foresight Group.

But beyond the transaction itself, it was expertise throughout the process that stood out most.

Founder Simon Albert described Jacob Lord as:

“Professional, responsive and easy to deal with throughout.”

“Clear communication and sound commercial advice.”

Someone who took time to understand “what mattered to us as shareholders.”

Simon also highlighted the importance of securing the right buyer fit for clients, staff and suppliers — something that remained a key focus throughout the deal.

And the praise didn’t stop there.

VS Group co-founder Jason Savion also commended Jacob’s ability to professionally manage both sides of the transaction, adding that he would “definitely be looking to work with Jacob again on future acquisitions.”

That kind of feedback from both sides of the table is something to be incredibly proud of.

If you’re considering a business sale and want advisers who focus on both the outcome and the experience, our team is always happy to have a confidential conversation.

Growth is an important milestone for any business, but long-term value is created when that growth is sustainable, struc...
01/06/2026

Growth is an important milestone for any business, but long-term value is created when that growth is sustainable, structured and strategically managed.

For many business owners, this means understanding not only how the business is performing today, but how well positioned it is for future opportunities, whether that is further investment, succession planning, a strategic transaction or a potential sale further down the line.

On Monday 22nd June, K3 Advisory Group will host a lunchtime webinar exploring why many businesses grow, but far fewer successfully translate that growth into lasting value.

Based on analysis of more than 134,000 UK companies, the session will look at what makes a business scale ready, where structural fragility can emerge, and how growth is assessed in funding and transaction scenarios.

The panel will cover:

• The fundamentals of business growth
• What “good” looks like in a scale ready business
• Common signs of structural fragility and how to address them
• How growth is viewed in funding and transaction scenarios
• Where productivity and earnings quality can begin to break down
• The role of tax structure in supporting or constraining growth

For business owners and advisers, this session offers practical insight into how growth can be turned into long-term value, and how to ensure the business is well prepared for whatever comes next.

📅 Monday 22nd June
🕧 12.30pm – 1.30pm
🔗 Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/4017802986020/WN_QIfcJ2ftQ8C0wAjdCY-FVQ #/

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