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ORGANIZER;CN=Andy Pratt:MAILTO:andrew.pratt4@outlook.com
SUMMARY:THE FENG: The UK problematic Exit Market, Founders, Private Equity, LSE, Tools and Mindsets
LOCATION:Join Zoom Meeting\r\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/83209806473\r\nMeeting ID: 832 0980 6473
DESCRIPTION:This meeting is ONLY open to members of The FENG.&nbsp;Topic: The UK Problematic Exit Market, Founders, Private Equity, LSE, Tools and Mindsets&nbsp;Speaker: Paul Howarth, CFO, CFO + Team (RTNA Group)&nbsp;&nbsp;Presentation:1.&nbsp;UK Private Equity Market – Since 2020Record deal volumes in 2021, reset in 2022–23, and a more selective, value-focused market in 2024–26. Increased scrutiny on cash, resilience, ESG and management depth across the United Kingdom mid-market.2. Exit-Ready Tools – Choose What Buyers UsePlenty of tools exist — use the ones buyers recognise and trust.3.&nbsp;Additional Skills CFOs Need to Serve Founders Well4.&nbsp;Networking &amp; Outreach – Finding Founders Who Need You5.&nbsp;Founders – Exit or Smart Stage 4?6.&nbsp;Big Is Beautiful with Buyers&nbsp;Speaker's Bio:Paul Howarth BSc ACA is an ICAEW-qualified CFO and Non-Executive Director (x2) with over 30 years’ board experience across PLC, private equity and founder-led businesses. A member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and FENG, he has supported multiple UK exit attempts since 2020 and is currently advising on live transactions, M&amp;A and governance. He serves as Audit &amp; Remuneration Committee Chair at Quantum Blockchain Technologies plc and is commencing a NED role with global mining investors. Paul is increasingly recognised for his insight into founder behaviour and disciplined exit planning. The commercial exit-focused CFO community he founded has quickly grown to 65-plus members and is set to reach 1,000 this year.
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