Pace Equity Advising on Sales Acquisitions Growth

Pace Equity Advising on Sales, Acquisitions, & Growth since 1989 Sale-Ready? Pace Equity is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority Pace Equity Limited Blandy House 29 Hart Street Henley-on-Thames Oxfordshire RG 9 2 AR

Why Invest in Sale. Ready Planning? The Pace Equity Sale-Ready programme has been developed from our market experience over 24 years, it is designed by Corporate Finance professionals to help shareholders add real value ahead of considering or preparing for a sale or issue of shares. Pace Equity project manages the entire process Sale Ready Review 3 months to 36 months PE Sale Process Documentation Target Buyer Research Marketing Negotiation Heads of Agreement Exclusivity Due Diligence Final negotiation Sale and purchase agreement Management maintain focus on the business E: directors@paceequity. com T: 01491 577889 Completion Co Familiarisation Shareholder needs Valuation PE top 20 review Analysis Value–add opportunities Value building plan Sale- Ready Report Value Building Programme

Sale Ready Review 1. Workshop: Full familiarisation with the business and understand value drivers Review shareholder needs and expectations 2. Determine the score on the Pace Equity Sale. Ready Index. TM Take readings across the Top 20 saleability criteria Identify and analyse key opportunities to add value Identify and analyse vulnerabilities to be addressed 3. Conduct a market valuation of the business in its current market 4. Define value-adding opportunities 5. Develop and agree value adding action plans, deliverables and timeline 6. Produce the Pace Equity Readiness Report and Recommendations

Sale Ready Review Programme 1. Workshop: Full familiarisation with the business and understand value drivers Review shareholder needs and expectations 2. Determine the score on the Pace Equity Sale. Ready Index. TM Take readings across the Top 20 saleability criteria Identify and analyse key opportunities to add value Identify and analyse vulnerabilities to be addressed 3. Conduct a market valuation of the business in its current market 4. Define value-adding opportunities 5. Develop and agree value adding action plans, deliverables and timeline 6. Produce the Pace Equity Readiness Report and Recommendations

How can you add value? Pace Equity’s Value Building Programme will eliminate value destroying issues and vastly enhance shareholder value. Value Building Programme Implement value adding action plans Select Pace Equity master classes Internal and external progress checks Monitor, measure and record results Regular board / shareholder reviews Review company value and set sale date The programme can typically run from 3 -36 months depending on the needs of the company and the proximity to a sale or issue of shares E: directors@paceequity. com T: 01491 577889

What Will Persuade Buyers to Pay a Premium Price? Top 5 Price Drivers 1. A clear and robust strategy or business plan 2. Clear differentiation from competitors 3. Well spread customer base 4. Good financial systems and reporting 5. Knowing exactly how and where the business makes money If you would like to discuss the top 20 list please contact us for a friendly no commitment discussion E: directors@paceequity. com T: 01491 577889 We can add significant value to a business ahead of a sale or issue of shares, our aim is to save the cost of our fees and enhance value by a quantifiable margin.