Testimonials

Liberata 

Endless proved to be remarkably focused, commercial and straight forward to deal with. They were the quickest to fully recognise and understand the investment opportunity. Their approach was to set clear and pragmatic principles on day one and they adhered to them right through to completion. Finally, what also stood out with my management team was the degree to which Endless is self sufficient in fielding its due diligence team. This proved very helpful in building mutual confidence and our relationship during the investment process.

Dermot Joyce, CEO, Liberata Ltd

Niagara LaSalle (UK) Ltd 

"This acquisition with Endless represents an ideal opportunity to continue the development of a great business of which I have been in charge for many years. We have a loyal and dedicated workforce and a highly experienced management team who together look after an extensive customer base. There continue to be excellent opportunities to grow our business both in the UK and via increased exports, and I am really excited about our future prospects and delighted to secure the long term future of our business"

Tarlok Singh, MD of Niagara LaSalle (UK) Ltd

Niagara LaSalle (UK) Ltd 

We first would like to thank Tarlok Singh and his team for a very successful 11 year partnership. It is exciting to have the opportunity to continue our relationship by remaining a key customer of the new company. Endless LLP has shown exceptional professionalism and perseverance through this process and we greatly appreciate their efforts.

Kevin Stevick, CEO of the US parent company Niagara Corporation

DavyMarkham 

Five years ago, DavyMarkham was on the road to oblivion. Owned by Norwegian firm Kvaerner, it had been losing money for 20 years. No-one wanted to buy it. Even 22 acres in the middle of Sheffield didn't spark any interest. Managers were engaged with explicit instructions to see if anything could be done, if a buyer could be found and if not to close it down. Endless bought it and began a turnaround. There are plenty of parts of Britain that would be looking at economic decline and steeper unemployment figures if it hadn't been for private equity.

Simon Walker, Chief Executive British Private Equity and Venture Capitalist Association

AMCO 

It is fitting that a locally-based private equity house is helping to fund the next stage of growth for Amco after nearly 40 years of spearheading engineering excellence in Yorkshire. This is a very exciting opportunity for us all, happening at a time when the market for engineering and rail services is strong.

Ian Swire, Group Finance Director - Apr 2008

Crown Paints 

When we were doing the deal, Endless overcame so many obstacles I thought these guys should be called Relentless not Endless.

Crown Paints 

Crown Paints has undergone a huge positive transformation pursuant to the investment plan backed by Endless. With Endless’ support, Crown Paints is successfully implementing major projects such as an operational restructuring and a complex separation from its former international parent. This has needed a highly supportive, understanding and focused investor with an appetite to meet these challenges head on alongside the Crown Paints team. Put simply, Endless is exactly that type of investor.

Brian Davidson, Group Chief Executive - Dec 2009

Crown Paints  

This was one of the most complex transactions seen in the market for some time. We have worked with the team at Endless on a number of investments in the past and in identifying Crown Paints as a target, Endless has bought into a business that has strong development potential.

Andy Westbrook, Corporate Finance partner at Deloitte and Lead Advisor on the acquisition - Aug 2008

DavyMarkham 

DavyMarkham has been through a significant turnaround over the last 18 months and we have been supported all the way by our skilled and dedicated workforce. The investment and strategic support from Endless will allow the business to grow from strength to strength. This is great news for both the employees of DavyMarkham and South Yorkshire in general, and Duncan [Hay] and I are pleased to be part of it.

Kevin Parkin, Chief Executive Officer - Jul 2007

Excelsyn  

The timing of the investment by Endless and NorthStar is key to providing the necessary fuel to accelerate the growth of the group. We are committed to invest further in our intellectual property and facilities to provide continually improving services and benefits to our customer base. Both Endless and NorthStar are new organisations with a background of rapid growth and will contribute strongly to the vision and strategy of Excelsyn.

Ian Shott, Chairman and Chief Executive - Jul 2007

Homebuy 

More than 2 years since the buyout, it is fair to say that Endless has been true to its word in providing hands on advice, support and challenge when needed but allowing the Board to run the business unimpeded on a day-to-day basis. Homebuy, the high quality, profitable retail consumer business which now serves thousands of customers and employs hundreds of people, is an outstanding example of what can be achieved, even in these difficult economic conditions, by a strong and focussed partnership of investors and management with clear and common commercial objectives. Endless has shown a strong ability to know when and where to get involved in the issues that any turnaround brings. As a partner for a tough turnaround, I cannot imagine there are many better.

Roy Reece, non-executive Chairman - Nov 2009

Homebuy 

There's been significant negative press directed at the private equity industry and this deal demonstrates how a supportive and proactive equity investor can secure the future of a business and its workforce. Endless were quick to recognise the opportunity and commit considerable resource, expertise and speed to completing the deal.

James Grenfell, founding Partner at Orbis Partners - Jul 2007

Homebuy 

The Homebuy management team and staff have collectively been working hard to maintain what we have always known to be an excellent business and deliver this deal. We were especially impressed by the ability of the local funders and advisers to act quickly and commercially in providing advice, support and funding. Having such expertise on the ground here in the Midlands was vital in getting the right deal and achieving success.

Phil Goad, Managing Director - Jul 2007

Neville Johnson Offices 

When Endless came in to support the business early in 2006 we were impressed with both the speed and clarity of what they offered. They were perfect for the company at the time and have more than delivered on the commitments they made. The introduction of Steve Sutherland completed the team and together we have been able to successfully restructure the business, building on what was always an exceptionally strong brand.

Nigel Pailing, Chief Executive Officer - Mar 2008

Neville Johnson Offices 

Neville Johnson has become the natural choice for high quality fitted furniture for the home. The investment by Endless has helped it to overcome its earlier challenges and strengthen its position in the market. It is an example of the way in which private equity houses can work with businesses to play a positive role in improving their performance and helping them to develop and grow.

Paul Jones, Partner at Clearwater Corporate Finance - Mar 2008

Peter Black International 

Peter Black has long been a great business. The new ownership structure will provide an ideal platform for implementing the future growth plans developed for the group with Endless. We are extremely pleased that Endless has provided such significant support to the group and their style and approach has been first class. From our original roots in Yorkshire we are now a global business and the future opportunities for our group are exciting and substantial.

Gordon Black, Chairman, July 2006

Peter Black International 

Endless showed outstanding initiative in backing Peter Black International last year when others would not, and their courage and foresight have been well rewarded.

Gordon Black, Chairman, Aug 2007

Phoenix Foods 

Endless are very close to their investments, this is reality not just something they say. This gives them the ability to react quickly and provide support and challenge to management. I would not want it any other way – you find out about your partners when things are tough and the Endless team are always ready to roll their sleeves up.

David Manning, Chairman - Dec 2009

The Works 

Since acquiring The Works from administrators in May 2008 Endless has seen the business turn a pre-acquisition loss of c.£13 million [including exceptionals] into a £3 million profit in just one year, with a prospective profit in the second year of £6 million plus, saving over 2,000 jobs in the process. Endless has been a ‘name to conjure with’ virtually since they were founded, recently completing a £500 million turnover acquisition [of Sheffield based Vasanta] in less than 3 weeks.

Christine Elliot, Chief Executive of the Institute for Turnaround - Dec 2009

The Works 

For The Works and Endless to be recognised at the Institute for Turnaround Awards - in the same week Borders has fallen into administration with commentators questioning whether there is a place on the high street for bookshops - is fantastic.

Anthony Solomon, Executive Chairman - Dec 2009

Vasanta Group 

This transaction brings to a close a very difficult and uncertain time for Vasanta. Great credit is due to everyone involved for completing such a complex refinancing in record time.

Martin Jenkins, Partner and Head of Corporate Finance at Deloitte in Leeds - Jul 2009

Vasanta Group 

The Endless team’s decisive and professional approach was the key that unlocked the solution. The investment climate has recently begun to show some signs of optimism returning, none of which was evident when Endless engaged in negotiations in June. The imaginative structure of the deal and the ability of the Endless team to deliver on their promise to close a sale process in record time made the difference and resulted in the successful refinance.

Alan Barclay, Executive Chairman - Jul 2009