Knightsbridge Commercial Brochure

Richardson Event Hire

Sector: Licensed and Leisure Type of business: Richardson Event Hire, established in 1989, is a family-run supplier of high quality tableware, equipment and furniture. The company prides itself on providing a very personal service. Location: Bristol Motivation for sale: After decades of building the business, the owners wished to sell the company to begin their retirements. Acquirer profile: Blast Event Hire, another local family-run event hire company, was seeking further growth. Marketing strategy: The approach was to highlight the company’s long-standing nature and strong financial profile. Negotiation strategy: Following the implementation of a strong research strategy, a suitable buyer was sourced and the deal was completed within months. Vendor’s comments: “We would like to express our gratitude for all the help and support in finding a buyer for our business.

“The marketing material produced by Knightsbridge was excellent and we were pleased with the team’s efforts in identifying suitable targets for direct mailings. The team was attentive, encouraging and always had our best interests at heart. They liaised with our solicitor right up until the day of completion, kept things moving and ensured everyone was kept in the loop. “Many thanks for achieving such a great result.”

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