Exit Strategy Advisory

You built the business, we architect the exit

Selling a business is not a single event. It is a strategic process shaped over time by leadership strength, organisational readiness, and market positioning. We work with founders, shareholders, and boards to maximise enterprise value long before a transaction begins, and to guide execution when the timing is right.

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Exit Readiness & Value Preparation

The Process

Exit Strategy & Value Creation
We align ownership objectives with market reality, identifying the commercial, operational, and leadership drivers that influence valuation.
Leadership Succession & De-Risking
We use our Executive Search capabilities to build a highly competent management team to run the business without you.
Buyer Identification & Positioning
We craft a compelling narrative that highlights your business's true worth and map the market to identify the ideal strategic buyers.
Transaction Support
When a transaction initiates, we ensure clarity is maintained throughout, enabling optimal outcomes aligned with shareholder objectives.

Why Advisors Help?

Optimised Positioning
We help architect a competitive landscape, moving beyond passive brokerage to uncover the strategic value drivers that command a premium.
Risk Safeguarding
We help identify and navigate transaction friction from confidentiality leaks to transitional culture.
Operational Continuity
Our orchestration allows you to remain the 'CEO of the business', ensuring performance stays peak when it matters most.
Market Intelligence
Forensic research identifies the ‘invisible’ buyers, the strategic acquirers who understand what drives value.
Exit Strategy Consulting

We Plan, Create Value & Secure The Ideal Buyer

Pre-Exit Readiness
We help you understand your strategic options, reverse-engineer your desired outcome, and prepare the business for maximum valuation.
Strategic Buyer Mapping
We identify potential acquirers through structured analysis of markets, ownership structures, and leadership dynamics.
Director-Led Engagement
Our team brings deep, holistic experience in private sector M&A, private equity strategy, and executive succession.
Aligned Commercials
Our fees are engineered to align our objectives with yours, ensuring a mutual commitment to an optimal exit.
Confidential Process
Director-Led
Results Motivated
Experienced Team
End-to-End Support
Proactive Approach
Extensive Buyer Reach
Unwavering Focus
Clear & Fair Fees

Why Choose CJPI?

We are advisory partners focused on improving outcomes across leadership, value creation, and ownership transition. Unlike traditional intermediaries, we do not simply facilitate transactions. We help shape the conditions that determine their success.

Because of our integrated capability across executive search and advisory we support clients not only in exiting businesses, but in strengthening them ahead of exit.

Whether the requirement is immediate market engagement or a multi-year preparation strategy, our role is to provide structured, senior-led guidance throughout the journey.

What Sets us Apart?

Integrated Advisory Capability
We combine leadership advisory, executive search, and value creation expertise with transaction support, enabling a more informed and strategic approach to exits.
Research-led Approach
We identify and engage strategic acquirers through targeted market intelligence and leadership insight, rather than relying on passive market listing processes.
Director Led
Your life's work deserves senior oversight. Our Directors and senior team lead every step of your transaction, personally bringing years of negotiation experience to your corner. We work with a select number of clients at any one time to ensure focus and dedication.

Clients We Work With

We support entrepreneurs and corporate shareholders preparing to exit businesses typically valued between: £5 - £100m with time horizons of 6-36 months.

£5m - £100m Typical EV
6-36 Month Typical Horizon

What People Say

"We complete on our deal tomorrow and I just wanted to say thank you so much for helping us through some tough times and guiding us to where we wanted to be."

Co-Founder
Healthcare

"Thank you for your assistance with our strategic divesture, we were delighted with the outcome and will certainly be looking to use your support once again in future”.

Partner
Private Equity

"Thank you so much for your support, we felt guided throughout the whole process and knew what to expect at each stage. The outcome was a positive one for us and we thank you wholeheartedly”.

Founder & CEO
Technology

“What started as an immediate sale became a period of enormous contribution by your team. Working with you was a pleasure and we are so happy with the outcome.”

Founder
Healthcare

"We complete on our deal tomorrow and I just wanted to say thank you so much for helping us through some tough times and guiding us to where we wanted to be."

Co-Founder
Healthcare

"Thank you for your assistance with our strategic divesture, we were delighted with the outcome and will certainly be looking to use your support once again in future”.

Partner
Private Equity

"Thank you so much for your support, we felt guided throughout the whole process and knew what to expect at each stage. The outcome was a positive one for us and we thank you wholeheartedly”.

Founder & CEO
Technology

“What started as an immediate sale became a period of enormous contribution by your team. Working with you was a pleasure and we are so happy with the outcome.”

Founder
Healthcare
Team Spotlight

Key Contacts

Meet CJPI’s key contacts for our exit strategy advisory.

Senior Expertise

Selling a business is often the most significant financial and strategic decision a leadership team will make. It requires commercial discipline, leadership insight, and structured advisory support to ensure value is realised effectively and sustainably.

Chris Percival

Managing Director

Chris has advised a wide range of clients on exit planning and execution across a wide range of industries. He also studied Mergers & Acquisitions at Imperial College Business School, London.

Tom Wilkins

Senior Associate

Tom previously led a private investor network and has worked in leading private equity firms. This "buy-side" experience enhances his approach to sell-side mandates.

Request Your Confidential Consultation

We offer complimentary initial guidance regarding high-level strategic pathways. Please complete the form below to request a confidential exploratory consultation with one of our Directors.

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