We’re currently working with a major international group that is exploring selective, high quality acquisition opportunities in the UK building products distribution space. If you’re a dealmaker, advisor, broker, corporate finance partner or industry insider, I’d welcome any introductions or off market opportunities that fit the criteria below. What we’re looking for: - UK based (with a preference for Southern England) - Distribution businesses only – no manufacturing - Sells into: • Social housing / housing associations • Local authorities • Maintenance & refurbishment contractors • Facilities management providers • General building, plumbing, bathroom, or kitchen products - Strong management team in place - Not distressed or turnaround situations - Suitable scale to complement an existing £40M UK revenue base Ideal profiles include: - Building products distributors with framework agreements - Plumbing & bathroom distribution businesses - Kitchen/joinery distribution businesses - Compliance related product suppliers (fire safety, ventilation, water systems, etc.) - Regional merchant networks with distribution hubs If you’re aware of any relevant businesses—or would be happy to make an introduction—I’d really appreciate it. All conversations are handled with absolute confidentiality. Feel free to message me directly here.

Here’s the #1 mistake founders make when thinking about an exit: 👉 Waiting until they’re ready to sell before preparing. By then, it’s often too late to: - Clean up the financials - Reduce customer concentration - Position the business strategically - Build competitive tension - Maximise valuation The founders who win start 12–24 months ahead. That’s when we can: ✔ Reposition the business ✔ Build a buyer list ✔ Run a competitive outreach process ✔ And secure 5+ qualified offers If you want the 10-point checklist we use to assess readiness, comment Checklist below.

Most founders don’t lose money because they sell too early. They lose money because they start preparing too late. Here’s what we see across hundreds of conversations: ❌ Businesses go to market without positioning ❌ Owners speak to only 1–3 buyers ❌ No competitive tension → lower offers ❌ Brokers rely on inbound — not proactive outreach ❌ Valuations aren’t anchored strategically The result?Founders unknowingly leave 20%–40% on the table. When we run a structured sell-side process, the outcomes look different: ✔ Clear positioning ✔ Strategic buyer targeting ✔ Professional IM + data room ✔ Competitive environment ✔ Multiple qualified offers That’s how we’re able to guarantee: 👉 5 qualified offers within 12 months — or we work free. If you’re thinking of an exit in the next 12–24 months, starting now isn’t early — it’s smart. Comment “Checklist” and I’ll send you the 10-point Exit Readiness Checklist.

Most business owners we approach aren’t ready to sell, and that’s completely normal. But something interesting has happened over the past year… Many of those same owners later came back to us not to sell to us but to get structured sell-side support to maximise their valuation and create a competitive buyer environment. So we formalised a Sell-Side Advisory Program designed for founders who want to: ✔ Control the process ✔ Position their business for a premium valuation ✔ Attract strategic (not just financial) buyers ✔ Create competition to drive offers up ✔ Achieve a strategic exit — not a transactional one And we’ve backed it with a performance guarantee: 👉 5 qualified offers within 12 months — or we continue working free. Recent outcomes: Construction firm — 5 offers, 28% above broker appraisal Marketing agency — 5 offers in 10 weeks, sold to UK PE Engineering services — exit in 8 months, 80% cash at completion If you’re thinking about valuation, timing, or positioning even 12–24 months out — I’m happy to share a snapshot of how the process works. Just comment “Checklist” and I’ll send you the 10-point Exit Readiness Checklist. 📘 My book “Built to Sell Well” covers how to prepare early so you exit on your terms: https://mybook.to/builttosellwell

After 100+ deals, one thing still frustrates me — seeing great founders walk away with less than they deserve. I’ve spent the last two decades buying, selling, and advising companies. I’ve seen it all — the triumphs, the tears, and the quiet regrets. Some owners build incredible businesses… but sell too early. Others hold on too long and lose momentum. And far too many never understand how buyers really think — until it’s too late. That’s why I wrote Built to Sell Well. It’s the playbook I wish every founder had before sitting across the table from a buyer. It’s not theory — it’s 20 years of lessons from real deals: - How to position your business for maximum value - How to attract serious, qualified buyers - And how to negotiate from strength, not stress If you’ve ever wondered “What would it take to sell my business well?” — this book was written for you. Built to Sell Well is out now. Order your copy here https://mybook.to/builttosellwell