LONDON: FRP Advisory Group, a specialist business advisory firm, has acquired Globalview Advisors Limited for a total consideration of £5.5 million.
As part of the overall transaction, Globalview’s Managing Director, Sarpel Ustunel, has entered into a subscription agreement to reinvest £2.2 million of the proceeds into new ordinary shares which will be issued by FRP.
Based in London, Globalview provides valuation services to clients primarily in the United Kingdom. Sarpel Ustunel will join FRP as a Partner and sit within the Financial Advisory pillar, together with Globalview’s team of eight valuation professionals. FRP’s Financial Advisory pillar comprises valuation services, pensions advisory, transaction services, lender services, board and c-suite advisory, and financial modelling.
For the year ended 31 December 2023, Globalview’s unaudited revenues were £2.7 million and unaudited reported EBITDA was £1.5 million, which under the FRP model would translate into a contribution of adjusted EBITDA of £1.1 million. Globalview’s contribution on an annual basis going forward is expected to be broadly in line with this.
The Acquisition is aligned with FRP’s strategy to generate sustainable profitable growth by combining a focus on organic growth with acquisitions that meet the Group’s selective criteria. The Acquisition is the Group’s twelfth since its IPO in March 2020, and will enable the Group to increase market share and broaden its valuation service offering to clients.
Geoff Rowley, CEO of FRP Advisory said: “Sarpel and the team have a great reputation in their market. They share our values and approach and will be a strong addition to our existing valuation services offering.
FRP launched this offering in 2021, appointing Jim Davies as a Valuation Services Partner. Jim has subsequently built a team able to offer a full range of services, including transaction valuations, Restructuring valuations, Contentious valuations and Financial Reporting & Tax valuations.
Following the acquisition, Sarpel Ustunel will join FRP as a Partner, working alongside Jim, and our combined valuation team will increase to 16 people”.
Sarpel Ustunel, the Managing Director of Globalview, said: “Combining forces with FRP’s experienced team is an exciting next step for Globalview. We consider our services to be highly complementary and working from a larger, established platform will enhance our ability to serve our clients more effectively.
In addition to independent valuations for financial reporting compliance, our clients will benefit from a range of professional services offered by FRP’s larger talent pool throughout a national network. We look forward to working with our colleagues at FRP who have been very supportive so far.”