Dan Bowtell

Hello…

I am a Corporate Finance Partner with 15+ years’ experience advising businesses on all aspects of M&A and value creation. Over the years I have personally led a large number of national and international mid-market transactions to successful completion, with values ranging from £2m to over £100m.

What can I do for your organisation?

I am an experienced and self-motivated advisor who has delivered valuable results in all types of economic climates.

This is achieved by:

• Strong financial and commercial analysis to highlight value opportunities and mitigate key risks;
• Sound analysis and risk assessment which helps clients to compare options
• An intensive and wide-ranging market and buyer research process;
• Building rapport, trust and a professional relationship with all parties in a transaction;
• Expert project management and running a tight process
• Well-structured and rehearsed negotiation as well as tailored tactics for individual buyers
• Leveraging a large personal international network of contacts
• Unrelenting attention to detail

Experience counts

Since starting in Corporate Finance in 2000 I have advised many mid-market companies on exit planning, equity realisation, commercial strategies, raising equity and debt finance, buyouts, accelerated M&A and restructuring.  The majority of my time has been spent undertaking both buy-side and sell-side work in London and the Midlands markets.

I have a Joint Honours Degree in Mathematics and Physics from the University of Manchester, and am an FCA member of the ICAEW.

Deeper knowledge

I have been involved in transactions across a wide range of sectors but have deep specialisms in both technology/media and business services/consulting. Despite their obvious differences these two sectors exhibit many similarities in the way that value arguments are constructed. Businesses which are technology-led, IP-rich or which have people as their main asset require a more bespoke approach to M&A. Part of the skill of a corporate financier is to understand the detailed value drivers of any business and ensure this is articulated with expertise and finesse to a potential buyer or investor. I have a demonstrable and proven track record in this regard particularly in these two sectors.

Personally speaking

In my spare time, I enjoy cycling, golf and 5-a-side football (when I get the chance), live music, gigs. concerts and spending time with my children.