GS Verde advise entrepreneur on seven figure acquisition

The GS Verde Group has advised serial entrepreneur Steve Williams on the seven-figure acquisition of garden machinery e-commerce business Mowers-Online.co.uk

The Mowers Online platform, owned by Cheltenham Mowers Ltd, is a long-standing family business, based in Gloucestershire and was run for over 20 years by local businessman Jonathan Heasman.

The GS Verde Group advised new owner Steve Williams, an acquisitive entrepreneur who has extensive experience in buy and build growth strategies, having recently sold his logistics business that he grew from start-up through acquisitions.

The acquisition of Mowers Online is the first in Mr Williams’ new buy and build strategy. Mr Williams plans to build a Group of businesses, with the capacity to provide a comprehensive online, wholesale & retail offering.

Speaking on the acquisition, Steve Williams said: “I am delighted the opportunity to acquire a reputable business such as Mowers Online has presented itself.   The business has been brilliantly run by Jonathan and his team over the years, and we are looking forward to building on its success”.

The deal was advised on by corporate finance led dealmaking business The GS Verde Group, with funding provided by HSBC UK.  The vendor was advised by accountants Francis & Co.

Mr Williams added: “I would like to thank the GS Verde Group, HSBC and those who helped to get this deal completed.  We are excited for the future and with the support of our advisers, are actively looking for further acquisition opportunities to build this new Group of businesses”.

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