KBS Corporate Reviews 268

And so the saga continues.

Yesterday’s email from them told me that their “research team have highlighted your own business as a very strong acquisition prospect”.

Obviously an attractive proposition and it went on to say: “If you can let me know when you have a moment free, I can give you a quick call”.

So I replied: “Would you be available around 11.30 tomorrow? Sally won't be available, but she is happy for me to have initial contact with you on her behalf.” This was confirmed by them and so I supplied my phone number to them.

You can imagine my disappointment when 11.30 this morning came and went without a call or an email to explain their silence. Do you suppose someone in their company got round to reading my last review?

Edit:

Thank you for your response. I'm sorry if the number rang out. I've just checked and it appears to be working correctly at the moment.

That however wasn't the point of my second review, as I'm sure you well know. That you tried to contact me without apparently having first checked on the nature of my so-called 'business' is the problem.

And of course, your not having checked meant that the information provided to me by you regarding the desirability of my 'business' on the corporate sales market was, how shall I put it, well there is a word...

We have recently sold our company and without the skill, knowledge and expertise of KBS and in particular Jacob and Jack this would have been impossible. Jacob in particular and Jack where instrumental in helping me through the deal process. By the end if the whole process it actually felt as though we had become friends, in fact I would say we are friends. Most of you will not have sold a company before and its vital that you have the right team behind you as you navigate the whole process. Make KBS your team and make Jacob or Jack your captain, even if Jack supports Bolton... UTT

I instructed KBS Corporate to sell my business after seeing a mixed range of reviews. They charge a significant upfront fee, which covers the creation of marketing materials.

Unfortunately, my experience was disappointing - particularly due to the lack of transparency and communication.

Despite repeatedly requesting it, I was not provided with basic information such as:

- The names of companies approached on my behalf
- Dates of contact
- Any feedback received

After several months, I was given a single spreadsheet. A year later, I made multiple further requests for an updated list, but nothing was ever provided. This led me to question whether their focus is primarily on onboarding clients for upfront fees, or prioritising larger deals where commission is higher.

I have since cut ties with KBS. From the point of signing, I never felt like a priority. A broker’s core responsibilities should include:

1. Approaching suitable prospective buyers
2. Gathering feedback
3. Sharing that feedback with their client

On one occasion, I was also concerned by how pushy KBS were in arranging a meeting with a prospective buyer. The individual provided only a screenshot of a spreadsheet as proof of identity - something I later found online myself. Despite this, KBS still encouraged the meeting. We ultimately withdrew, as it was clearly a bogus or scam situation.

I raised concerns about the lack of transparency and may have benefited from a different representative to represent our company but this never happened.

To be clear, this review is not about failing to sell the business. We did receive one offer - but that came from a contact we introduced ourselves, who had already shown prior interest.

This review is about the lack of communication, transparency, and overall engagement throughout the process.

We worked with KBS Corporate recently on the sale of our business and had a very positive experience throughout.

Jacob Lord and Jack Tyldsley were both excellent to deal with, providing clear guidance and support from start to finish. They were also backed up expertly by their appointed legal team later in the transaction, which helped ensure everything progressed smoothly.

KBS set expectations early on with the Information Memorandum and Teaser they created, which generated a very high level of initial interest. Through ongoing discussions, and by really listening to our vision of the ideal buyer, Jacob and Jack helped narrow this down to a manageable and relevant group.

They continued to provide a high level of professionalism, communication, and guidance throughout the entire process, which made what can be a complex transaction feel far more straightforward.

Thank you again to Jacob and Jack for all your support.

I had not previously sold a business, so the process initially felt quite daunting. However, having Sean at KBS on board made it far more manageable and transparent . He kept me informed throughout the process .The marketing was excellent, creating strong interest from the outset which enabled me to maximise the final sale value.
The transaction process was handled professionally, with clear communication and reassurance provided at every stage. I would highly recommend the services provided. Thank you 🙏

Mari - very helpful, Westbury always looking for opportunities and Mari, also sending relevant info to us. Andrew

They asked me if the opportunity is of interest, then sent it and it was fairly explanatory. There are some points about all IMs - why not show the year end? In the case of this IM it would have been helpful to understand a bit more about why the P&L moved as it does.

As someone on the buy-side we've been working with KBS for some time and on multiple processes. We completed our most recent transaction together in January and found the team to be knowledgeable and efficient throughout the process. I've been working closer with Richard Stocks and he's always friendly and fast in communicating. He's great at finding a steady stream of quality opportunities, understanding our scope, and is always looking out for the right fit both for the sell- and buy-side in a potential deal. Definitely would work together with KBS again.

Overall a very professional experience with KBS. I'm on the buy-side and I have only experienced great service and opportunities. Very helpful and experienced people working there. I recently requested opportunities in a very specific industry to one of their Senior Research Analysts (Shazaman Ali) and received an impressive selection of opportunities within a couple of hours. Always a pleasure.

I recently worked closely with Jacob Lord on a transaction and was very impressed with both his professionalism and his personable approach. He has a natural ability to keep meetings focused and productive, while ensuring that all parties remain aligned and working toward the same objectives. When discussions became complex, Jacob was particularly effective at bringing both sides back to common ground and moving the transaction forward constructively.

Throughout the process, he maintained consistent and clear communication, keeping everyone informed and addressing questions promptly. His responsiveness, attention to detail, and calm demeanor helped the transaction progress as smoothly as it could from start to finish. Overall, he was a genuine pleasure to work with, and I would welcome the opportunity to collaborate with him again in the future.

I worked with Jacob Lord and Jack Tyldsley at KBS on Project Granite and had a very positive experience throughout. From the initial contact through due diligence and completion, they were consistently helpful, pragmatic and responsive. Commercial matters were handled efficiently and with real stewardship on the process. I look forward to the next project together with this team.

good and quick service

The team at KBS has been a pleasure to work with. Elliot & the rest of the research/deal teams continue to reach out with quality deals and at a significant pace. We look forward to continuing our interactions with KBS.

KBS Corporate were 1st rate in helping me seek investment and aquisition of my company. The volume of interest they generated was astounding, plus then the effective shortlisting process to get to the right partner. Knowledgeable at every step of the way. Thank you to Will, Jack and team

Alice was very helpful and patient, even after a number of tweaks she remained calm, professional and helped me through any difficulties.

I recently worked with Will Griffiths at KBS Corporate to sell my company, and I'm really glad I chose them. Will was professional from day one, super knowledgeable about the whole process, and he managed to get us a solid deal with a really good buyer that I'm happy with.
That said, it wasn't a smooth ride by any means—the sale had its fair share of delays, unexpected hurdles, and moments of real frustration that tested everyone's patience. There were times when things felt like they were dragging on forever, and it was stressful trying to keep the business running normally while dealing with all the back-and-forth.
Through it all, though, Will stayed calm, kept things moving forward as best he could, and was always straight with me about what was happening (or why it wasn't). He didn't sugarcoat the tough bits, but he also made sure I didn't lose sight of the bigger picture or get too down about the setbacks. His steady approach helped me stay level-headed and focused on the right direction, even when I was ready to throw in the towel. He was quick to respond to questions, kept me updated properly, and went the extra mile to push things along where he could.
In the end, we got across the line with a result I'm pleased with, and a lot of that credit goes to Will's persistence and expertise. Selling a business is a big, emotional thing, and having someone like him in your corner makes a huge difference. I'd happily recommend KBS Corporate—and especially Will—to anyone thinking about selling. Thanks again, Will.

This company is truly terrible first off they let the lead steal manager was made aware she responded with thats here nor now. Lead harrasses mentally challenged adults that work here nothing is done no real supervision

We worked with the team from KBS, Glen Templeton and Sean Clarkson on the sale of a business. the process was clearly defined although a little laborious. KBS obtained a significant interest resulting in a successful sale on acceptable terms.
Sean kept us in touch throughout and helped to ensure things kept moving forward.

We have recently sold our group of companies with the help of KBS, Luke Rae has been our principal contact throughout the process. We were looking for the ‘right fit’ buyer that shared our work culture and appreciation of staff loyalty that could help our existing management team and employees develop and grow the companies further, Luke delivered. We worked closely with Luke and the legal team (big thanks to Harriet, Guvvy and Juliet at Mackrells) all worked hard and out of hours to get the sale over the line. Much appreciated and highly recommend KBS