Closed transaction
Project Rightwork – Catering Services International
Advisers to hospitality recruiters, Catering Services International, on its transition to employee ownership.
- Advised by
- Client
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- Deal stage
- Closed transaction
- Service
- Sell
- Sector
- Leisure and Hospitality
- Sub-sector
- Other Leisure & Hospitality
- Contact
- mark.naughton@frpadvisory.com
Deal details
We’re pleased to have supported a leading hospitality recruiter in Bath with its transition to an employee ownership model.
Catering Services International is an award-winning hospitality employment agency with over 35 years of experience matching staff with businesses across the UK. With 11 regional offices the company works with a wide range of firms from independent venues to major hospitality groups.
It has now become 100% employee-owned, after establishing a new Employee Ownership Trust that gives its employees a direct stake in the business.
The move to employee ownership marks a significant milestone for the company, ensuring the continued independence of the business while preserving its culture and long-standing commitment to client service and staff development.
Our Corporate Finance team acted as lead advisers to Catering Services International on this deal. We managed the creation of the new trust, supporting on the valuation, structuring and negotiations while also delivering specialist tax advisory and clearance assistance.
Deal team
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Mark Naughton
RolePartner
FirmFRP Corporate Finance
I lead the Corporate Finance team in the South West and Wales for FRP Advisory, having more than 25 years Corporate Finance experience gained from a number of roles across FRP, Grant Thornton and PwC across the UK.
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Emma Wade
RoleCorporate Finance Executive
FirmFRP Corporate Finance
Emma joined FRP in 2023 and is an Executive in the Corporate Finance team based in the Bristol office.
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Matt Field
RoleDirector
FirmFRP Corporate Finance
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