JMAN Group took a key role in supporting the sale of Dains Accountants from Horizon Capital to IK Partners, becoming the first data specialist company to be named as an advisor on a private equity exit in the UK and delivering a return of 8x invested capital.

In an exclusive interview with Zoya Malik, Editor-in-Chief at International Accounting, Christian Davis, Associate Partner at JMAN Group, reveals how an innovative approach in developing a bespoke data platform maximized value and streamlined the exit process. This groundbreaking deal highlights the increasing importance of data in the accountancy sector and the lessons learned point to how other accountancy firms can leverage data to attract private equity investment.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• Understand why accurate data management and analysis are now critical for accountancy firms seeking private equity investment, particularly those involved in buy and build strategies.
• Discover how JMAN Group’s bespoke data platform provided a unified view of Dains’ performance, leading to a more efficient sale process and higher returns for Horizon Capital.
• Gain insights from Christian Davis on the specific data-driven strategies employed by Dains that made them an attractive prospect for IK Partners.

Click here to read the full article in International Accounting and learn how to unlock your firm’s potential.