Chris Potts

Corporate Finance Director at PKF Francis Clark

Poole, United Kingdom

Bio

Chris followed an unconventional route into finance, spending the first nine years of his working life as a Royal Marines Commando. During this time he developed the ability to lead diverse teams and manage projects encompassing multiple workstreams to successful conclusions, often in high-pressure environments.

After leaving the military he spent four years as part of PKF FC’s Corporate Services team marrying his existing skillsets to technical accountancy expertise, qualifying as an ACA Chartered Accountant and advancing from trainee to lead Senior for some of our most complex audit clients including international groups with up to £60m turnover.

Seeking a more commercial role where he could add truly significant value for our clients, he then joined our Corporate Finance team. He has since managed or advised on a wide variety of transactions in multiple sectors, recently including:

- debt-backed MBO of Crondall Energy, independent offshore energy consultants in floating and subsea facilities;

- sale of BV Dairy, manufacturer of specialist chilled dairy products, to cooperative First Milk;

- sale of DP Seals, manufacturer of precision mission- / safety-critical rubber components for the aviation, subsea and automotive sectors, to Stockholm-listed conglomerate Lagercrantz;

- complex financial modelling to support an equity raise by Callen-Lenz, developer and manufacturer of novel uncrewed aerial systems;

- sale of Halo ARC, a multi-site insurer-led vehicle accident repair chain, to German international group Intelligent Repair Solutions;

- debt-backed MBO of a leading sports construction business serving the elite-level professional sport market; and

- sale of WPL, a provider of wastewater treatment solutions to the utilities, industrial, commercial and domestic markets, to listed acquirer Marlowe plc.

Away from work, Chris spends his time on the golf course, rock climbing both indoors and along the Jurassic coast, and trying to keep up with his young daughter Maggie.

Skills

M&A Advisory
Financing
Due Dilligence
Valuation

Industry Expertise

Technology
Telecommunications
Health & Care
Financial Services
Insurance
Automobile & Parts
Consumer products & Services
Media
Retail
Travel & leisure
Agri & Food
Personal Care, drug & Grocery stores
Industry & Construction
Energy
Business Services
Software & Computer Services
Technology Hardware & Equipment
Telecommunications Equipment
Telecommunications Service Providers
Health Care Providers
Medical Equipment & Services
Finance & Credit Services
FinTech
Non-life Insurance
InsurTech
Consumer Services
Household Goods & Home Construction
Leisure Goods
Personal Goods
Beverages
Food Producers
Construction & Materials
Aerospace & Defense
Electronic & Electrical Equipment
General Industrials
Industrial Engineering
Industrial Support Services
Transportation
Oil, Gas & Coal
Alternative Energy
Business Support services
Software Services
Software products
Digital platforms
Semiconductors
Electronic Components
Computer Hardware
Electronic Office Equipment
Telecommunications Services
Health Care Facilities
Health Care Management Services
Health Care Services
Health Care: Misc.
HealthTech
Medical Equipment
Medical Supplies
Consumer Lending
Mortgage Finance
Financial Data Providers
Full Line Insurance
Insurance Brokers
Property & Casualty Insurance
Auto Services
Tires
Automobiles
Auto Parts
Education Services
Funeral Parlors & Cemetery
Printing & Copying Services
Rental & Leasing Services: Consumer
Storage Facilities
Vending & Catering Service
Consumer Services: Misc.
Home Construction
Household Furnishings
Household Appliance
Household Equipment & Products
Consumer Electronics
Electronic Entertainment
Toys
Recreational Products
Clothing & Accessories
Footwear
Manufacturing of Luxury Items
Cosmetics
Entertainment
Media Agencies
Publishing
Diversified Retailers
Apparel Retailers
Home Improvement Retailers
Specialty Retailers
Travel & Tourism
Hotels & Motels
Recreational Services
Restaurants & Bars
Brewers
Soft Drinks
Food Products
Fruit & Grain Processing
Food Retailers & Wholesalers
Drug Retailers
Personal Products
Nondurable Household Products
Miscellaneous Consumer Staple Goods
Construction
Engineering & Contracting Services
Building, Roofing/Wallboard & Plumbing
Building: Climate Control
Cement
Building Materials: Other
Aerospace
Defense
Electrical Components
Electronic Equipment: Control & Filter
Electronic Equipment: Gauges & Meters
Electronic Equipment: Other
Diversified Industrials
Paints & Coatings
Plastics
Glass
Containers & Packaging
Machinery & robotics: Industrial
Machinery & robotics: Agricultural
Machinery & robotics: Construction & Handling
Machinery & robotics: Engines
Machinery & robotics: Tools
Machinery & robotics: Specialty
Industrial Suppliers
Professional Business Support Services
Forms & Bulk Printing Services
Security Services
Trucking
Commercial Vehicles & Parts
Railroads
Railroad Equipment
Marine Transportation
Delivery Services
Commercial Vehicle-Equipment Leasing
Transportation Services
Alternative Fuels
Renewable Energy Equipment
Cleaning
Translation services
Security services
EdTech
Digital marketing services
Outsourced IT services
E-commerce/webshops
Online marketplaces
Dental Care
Other Healthcare Services
Hydraulic & Pneumatic
Facility Services
Transport & Logistics
Logistics
Air transport
E-fulfilment
Warehousing
Seeds & Crops
Infrastructure
Events
Dental laboratories
Electro-medical
Surgical & medical instruments
Surgical appliances & supplies
Other disposable medical supplies
Construction finishing & installations
Automation
Biomass
Landscaping & Gardening
Car maintenance
Car aftermarket
Disposal of industrial waste
Sport

Contact information

Languages: English

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