Testimonials

“Optima were our corporate finance advisors when we sold Grovelands. I didn’t appreciate how crucial a corporate finance advisor is in a deal process, but having now been through a transaction it is clear that this is a key role. We relied on Philip to guide us, manage some unexpected issues, negotiate some key commercial terms at the latter stages of the process and coordinate the final aspects of closing the deal. He and his team worked extremely closely with us, our lawyers, accountants and tax advisors and their expertise and responsiveness made a real difference to the outcome. I would highly recommend Philip and Optima to any recruitment owners considering selling their business.”

Ben Wilson

CEO of Grovelands

“Philip supported us through the marketing, negotiation of terms, due diligence & contract negotiations when Easypay was acquired by Workr Solutions. His professionalism, knowledge & general calm demeanours during, at times, a very stressful process, were invaluable. I would wholeheartedly recommend Philip’s expert guidance to support any business seeking to acquire or be acquired, especially in the Recruitment sector.”

Amanda Hobson & Sarah Shaw

Directors of Easypay

“….It’s also the first deal we did where a Corporate Finance advisor was involved, and not for lack of trying! I have to give a nod to Philip Ellis of Optima Corporate Finance, who we found to be a man of integrity who understands how to get deals done.”

Stephen Mix

CEO of Workr Group (not our client)

“We engaged Optima to prepare a valuation of Spencer Ogden as the basis for agreeing a share price for the sale and purchase of shares between the two founding shareholders… We were impressed with Optima’s approach and their report, which incorporated a range of valuation methodologies and drew on their extensive knowledge of the recruitment sector… I would happily recommend any recruitment business seeking corporate finance advice to work with Optima.”

Sir Peter Ogden

Co-Chairman, Spencer Ogden Limited