AI Issue 5 2017

78 Acquisition International - May 2017 PEM Corporate Finance LLP is a Cambridge-based corporate finance boutique. We caught up with them to find out more about what they do, after their success in achieving the Leading Business Valuations Consultant of the Year – UK award. EM Corporate Finance (PEMCF) advises owner managed businesses on transactions, ranging from M&A and company sales to management buyouts and private equity fund raising. They are part of PEM, a full service, award winning accounting and tax practice with over 140 staff and 14 partners. PEM is the largest independent firm of accountants and business advisers based in Cambridge. The flat structure of the PEMCF team enables them to deliver personal senior level attention to clients, while also having the tax expertise and other resources of PEM at their disposal. Corporate Finance Partner Lake Falconer begins the interview by explaining more about what the firm does, their global reach and their reactions to winning this distinguished award. Company: PEM Corporate Finance LLP Name: Lake Falconer, Corporate Finance Partner Web: www.pemcf.com Address: Salisbury House, Station Road, Cambridge, CB1 2LA, UK Phone: +44 (0)1223 728306 PracticeMakes Perfect P 1705AI20 “I personally specialise in business valuation as well as advising on company sales, management buyouts, equity financing and strategy. The firm as a whole specialises in valuing businesses for a variety of purposes including shareholder disputes, tax, restructuring, in preparation for sale, and for legal purposes. “We also have global reach as a member of Kreston International, a global network of independent accounting firms. Kreston currently ranks as the 12th largest accounting network in the world and covers 113 countries, with 180 firms providing a resource of over 23,000 professional and support staff. “We’re delighted to have received the Leading Business Valuations Consultant of the Year – UK award, which recognises our work in the valuations field. The recognition of AI through this reward will allow us to demonstrate our capabilities to corporates seeking valuations, and also to other intermediaries such as lawyers and tax advisers who may need business valuations.” Advisers certainly play an important role in the firm’s success. As well as taking the time to interview the directors and managers of a business being valued, PEMCF conducts detailed research, based on a number of resources, to support and inform their findings. In Lake’s view, the right external advisers undoubtedly make a huge contribution to the success of any business. Lake then tells us in his own words about the people he works with, that is the firm’s clients and the staff that work for PEMCF. “We primarily work with unquoted businesses, for the most part owner managed. We take the time to gain a deep understanding of our clients in order to deliver thoughtful advice that genuinely helps our clients to achieve their goals. “To support this, we have a strong team of experienced and qualified professionals, and our service delivery is based on always putting the same well qualified and motivated staff in front of our clients.” Lake concludes the interview by revealing that PEM Corporate Finance, “plan to continue to grow and develop our practice.” Practice Makes Perfect