Testimonials
Here are just a few of the kind things clients and others have said about us.
"We are grateful to Terry [Rainback] and Nik [Askaroff] for guiding us successfully through a process and transaction made a lot more difficult by the special issues surrounding the Icelandic banks. They handled highly complex negotiations with the major institutions with great skill and dexterity, showing tremendous focus and resolution. Their expertise, experience and attention to detail were instrumental in enabling the deal to be done. H&B is already the UK's biggest cheese distributor and this deal will help us grow further from a much strengthened base."
Simon Yorke, Sales Director, H&B Foods
"We appointed EMC to advise and assist us with a complex MBO of two UK and Hong Kong subsidiaries from a major Listed Japanese company. Nik Askaroff acted and provided a clarity and support that saw the deal through to a successful conclusion. Having an experienced and objective advisor at our side was incredibly invaluable, particularly with the historic relations that we had. His input was tremendous, assisting from the outset to advising on post-completion matters. He is always available to help and his experience and advice assisted us immensely. A job very well done and worth every penny!" Guy Roberts, Pelham International Ltd, London
"As a small business, it was big step to take on an interim manager of Gill Levett's experience, but we fully appreciated that we needed her skillset to progress. From the outset Gill was impressive in the speed with which she picked up the core concepts, issues and solutions for our business - key when looking at an interim solution. Shortly after Gill joined the team we launched our franchise operation, and with Gill's guidance we exceeded our first year target with 12 signed-up franchisees.
"Gill has a very impressive sales background and uses it to full effect. Although she was employed as a Managing Director she was often on sales calls, and I consider this to be a unique factor as other consultants/MDs would perhaps be less keen to be so hands on. Gill is excellent at closing deals and during her time with us she not only secured the franchisees, but also partnerships with TUI, Canvas, Cotswold and Ecover.
"Gill's professionalism, focus and dedication would be an asset to any office. She often worked beyond the call of duty and we were sorry to see her go as we entered new phases in our respective developments."
Sam Petter, Director, Tatty Bumpkin Ltd.
“Following interviews with several potential advisors, I began working with EMC. Terry Rainback and I worked together to assemble my ideas into a comprehensive business plan that we used to raise the investment and bank funding. Having someone with you who knows their way around the corporate finance world has made an enormous difference and I know Terry’s experience will be invaluable as we implement our growth and development plans.”
Jason Woodford, CEO, Academy Internet Ltd
“We always knew that becoming part of Primavera was a likely option but the actual negotiations were complex as we had five shareholders with different holdings, all of whom, quite rightly, wanted to be involved in the process. Desmond [High] was able to manage each individual’s expectations whilst also driving the best deal for the team as a whole. His hands-on involvement allowed us to remain focused on our business during a challenging few months, and we are delighted with the outcome.”
Sarim Khan, CEO, Pertmaster Ltd.
“Cross-border negotiations are always difficult and it was essential that there were clear lines of communication between the parties. From my point of view the relationship we built with Desmond [High] was critical to the success of the deal. Inevitably there were differences of opinion on some fundamental matters but he represented his client’s best interests professionally and fairly, and we found ways of resolving these differences amicably.”
Mitch Codkind, CFO, Primavera Systems Inc.
“I would like to thank Nik Askaroff and the team at EMC for guiding us through the deal. We could never have completed the deal without them.”
Peter Dangerfield, MD, Owl Video Systems Ltd.
“Desmond and EMC have been part of our team for most of our business life, and made a huge contribution to the company’s development. We’ve had our moments along the way, with him trying to curb my wilder entrepreneurial zeal on occasions, but as with the best teams it is important to have that balance.”
Judy Behl, Scenic Blue
“Having been acquired from a large group by a chairman resident in the UK, we have enjoyed working with EMC’s Chris Harvey. He fills a skills gap in our management team, provides a flexible resource when we need it and is useful as a sounding board across many areas of the business. His extensive experience greatly assists us and our two-way communication with the chairman.”
Igno Peters, MD, Bell ID BV
“The actual negotiation process was complex as we had minority shareholders who had different objectives. Consequently it was essential that we used EMC to manage the entire process as they were able to balance the needs of all shareholders. We understand software but this corporate stuff is completely beyond us and we had total confidence that Desmond High and Terry Rainback would look after our best interests.”
Charles James, Axiom Connection Ltd.
“We have been impressed by EMC's ability to work with our business and conclude a complicated transaction whilst allowing our management team to remain focused on our clients.”
Jim Mitchell, Facilities Software International Ltd.
“As a Scotsman you would expect me to be careful with my money; nor am I easily impressed by professional advisers. In this instance EMC got a top price, particularly in the current climate. I paid regional fee rates and got a top quality service.”
Eddie Campbell, MD, Practical Print Solutions Ltd.
M&A Magazine
A comprehensive review of EMC’s achievements in the fields of corporate finance, interim management and corporate troubleshooting was featured in leading professional journal, Mergers & Acquisitions.
M&A’s three-page feature was written by the magazine’s managing editor, Andrew Chilvers, who visited Eastbourne to interview CEO Nik Askaroff and his colleagues.