Advised on sale of business after an unsolicitied approach

The brief

Company Television is one of the UK's leading independent film and TV drama production companies, famous for productions such as Shameless and the Life and Times of Peter Sellars.

Company Television was sold to All3 Media, the Bridgepoint backed and largest independent TV production company in the UK, now owned by Permira.

Our role

George Faber and Charlie Pattison mandated Baker Tilly to negotiate the sale of their business after receiving an unsolicited approach from All3Media.

George and Charlie did not want their business marketed widely, but wanted to ensure they were receiving value. We tested their offer by approaching one other 'obvious' buyer which created some healthy competition for All3Media.

The negotiations were carried out by Baker Tilly's London M&A team, over the course of several months, and resulted in a deal for the vendors, the parameters of which exceeded those seen by the industry in similar transactions. The sale was led by Rob Donaldson and Ali Aneizi.

Feedback

"A huge thanks for Baker Tilly support, wise advice and guidance. We greatly appreciate it and we are excited about the future."
Charlie Pattison, Joint Managing Director, Company Television

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