Acquisitions & Mergers


There are several scenarios where you might wish to attain a business enterprise. Whatever the situation, Ranyard & Co Ltd can remove the stress from the process and maximise the opportunity for you.


Whether you are considering buying a business or merging with another business, we have the experience and expertise required. Are you getting a good deal? Is the business right for you? Can you afford it? Have all avenues for future growth been investigated? We ask the right questions and find the required answers.


The services we provide incorporate every stage of the process - From identifying potential acquisitions and negotiating the commercial elements of the transaction to forecasting the future of the business. Our services include:


  • A review of your goals and objectives
  • Due diligence services
  • Preparation of financial forecasts
  • Advice on potential pitfalls and rewards involved in a merger
  • Assistance with purchase negotiations
  • Advice on financing
  • Assistance with preparing a business plan


Drawing on the skills of professionals reduces your chances of purchasing an unsuitable business. Let Ranyard & Co Ltd show you how our experience can save you stress and provide you with the great opportunity a business acquisition or merger can be!

Estate Planning


As unpleasant as the task is, estate planning is one of the necessities of life. Knowing your hard-earned assets will be dealt with in the manner you choose provides peace of mind.


For business owners, a plan for succession of ownership is essential. We can guide you through the process of providing for business continuity.


The executor and trustee of a will is required to perform a number of duties. At Ranyard & Co Ltd we are experienced in estate planning and can guarantee no deviation from the succession plan for your assets.


The areas of estate administration we can assist with include:


  • Meeting to discuss objectives for your estate 
  • Confirming assets - Valuations, inventories, and appraisals
  • Court approval for a grant of administration
  • Documentation involved in estate planning
  • Protecting the assets
  • Paying taxes and debts
  • Estate distribution
  • Administration Act

Forensic Accounting


Forensic accounting is the use of accounting techniques to assess the financial implications of legal disputes. In a dispute over money it is imperative to obtain accurate, timely advice.


At  we offer assistance in legal disputes to swiftly make those headaches over money disappear. Often with our intervention the dispute can be settled without a court case. However, in the event that a court case is necessary, we can provide the information and documentation required for your case, and act as an expert witness in court. 


Our specialists possess a sound understanding of legal concepts and procedures and have years of relevant experience. They are ready and able to guide you through the treacherous territory of the legal industry!

Information Technology


We live in a computerised age where technology enables us to enhance a wide variety of business processes. Use software and hardware effectively can provide enormous benefit to your business.


Here at Ranyard & Co Ltd we have embraced computerised systems, ensuring our trained, experienced professionals can:


  • Discuss the best system to further your business
  • Install and configure software to suit your purposes
  • Recommend processes to make your computer system more secure
  • Suggest accounting software applications suitable for your business
  • Train clients to be self-sufficient users of a range of software applications 
  • Offer advice on electronic banking


Whether you are thinking about obtaining new computer hardware, or looking at completely changing your business systems, our team is willing and able to assist you.

Rental Property


At Ranyard & Co Ltd we have the expertise required to assist you in a variety of areas relating to residential and commercial property. The services we offer our include:


  • Advice on purchasing a property
  • Reviews of lease agreements
  • Advice on funding
  • Guidance on tax minimisation
  • Advice on ownership structure
  • Periodic reviews to ensure returns are maximised


The importance of forecasts in making a residential investment cannot be emphasised enough. We can provide you with forecasts for:


  • Revenue returns
  • Financial position
  • Potential growth


Contact us today for more information on how we can assist you in the business of rental properties!

Retirement Planning


Achieving a comfortable retirement requires forward planning. You need to consider when you will retire, how much income you need for the retirement you desire, how to acquire that income, what role the government will play, and more.


The friendly team at Ranyard & Co Ltd can help you answer these questions and plan for the relaxing retirement you've earned.

Selling a Business


Selling a business can be a difficult, disheartening time, and the tasks involved can seem particularly arduous. At Ranyard & Co Ltd we remove the stress from the process.


The services we provide for preparing to sell a business include:


  • Obtaining comparative results
  • Establishing a realistic sale price
  • Taking the business to the market
  • Negotiating with potential purchasers
  • Drafting a contract


Our friendly, professional staff can help you obtain a maximum return for your business.

Succession Planning


To ensure the long-term success of your business, it is critical to establish a well-designed succession plan. Coordinating the transition of your business to your successors can be an arduous process. However, with our years of experience we can address the complex issues of business continuation, removing the stress from your shoulders.


Contact us for more information on forming a plan that facilitates a hassle-free continuation of your business!

Trusts


A trust provides a valuable way of protecting the assets you have accumulated for the benefit of others. Our extensive experience with trusts enables us to offer specialist advice on trust formation and ensures all statutory requirements are met. Obligations for trustees can often be onerous, and our assistance in trust administration can prove invaluable.


We can assist with:


  • Preparing and executing the vital documentation required for trust formation
  • Attending to the special requirements involved in reporting for trusts
  • Trust administration
  • Minute-keeping service
  • Annual accounts
  • Taxation
  • Asset management
  • Investment monitoring
  • Income distribution


Contact us today to ensure your trust is formed and administered as effectively as possible, covering all legal requirements and guaranteed to fulfil its purpose!

Valuations


Am I getting the best price for the sale of my business? Is the asking price too much? An independent valuation provides you with answers to the questions you often need to ask about the value of a business or property.


We are trained and experienced in business valuations and can provide you with simple guidelines and formulae to determine the value of your business or property. We can also appear in court or for arbitration as expert witnesses in relation to business valuations.


Choose Ranyard & Co Ltd for a professional, accurate valuation service!