Case Study
Sale of Bako Western to Bako Group
Delivering a >50% premium involving a large corporate buyer
Distribution / Consumer Goods · ~£40m turnover, ~£2m EBITDA
Transaction overview
Strategic review and ultimate sale of Bako (Western) to Bako Group Limited – an end-to-end M&A sale process.
The challenge
Executing a complex sale to a national competitor (Bako Group) amidst severe economic pressures, while protecting member interests and their future supply chain.
Our role and approach
Eagle Advisers acted as a strategic partner to “pre-wire” the business for sale. This involved financial modelling and exit-readiness preparation to deliver a premium valuation based on strategic fit rather than sector averages, and high-stakes SPA negotiation.
The result
- Exceptional Valuation: Successfully negotiated a sale price >50% higher than the market standard – nearly doubling the expected valuation
- Mission Accomplished: Realised maximum contribution for members while guaranteeing their future supply chain security
- Unmatched Value: Delivered a result typically reserved for “Big 4” firms at a fraction of the cost
“Yuri worked tirelessly to prepare the Business for sale and successfully negotiated a >50% premium against a sophisticated buyer. His experience was instrumental in delivering this outstanding result for our shareholders – at a fraction of the cost of alternative firms. We would highly recommend his services to anyone considering a sale.”