In the latest news from fds Director Services, we are pleased to announce that the business has won the Acquisition International 2016 M&A Awards – Most Innovative UK Deal Negotiator 2016 and The AI One to Watch in Corporate Finance.
The prestigious M&A Awards celebrate the outstanding efforts and amazing achievements of all those involved in identifying, coordinating and completing the important deals which have the potential to change the fate of businesses, industries and even entire countries. Other winners of this year’s AI M&A Awards include KPGM, Bureau van Dijk, AIG and Scottish Widows.
Poonam Kaur, CEO of fds, said, “We are immensely proud to have won this award and to be in such esteemed company. Our industry has been challenging since the financial crash with deals taking longer and access to funding becoming increasingly difficult, so to be recognised as the most innovative deal negotiator is a testament to how we have adapted and are continuing to achieve the best possible deals for our clients”.
fds was founded in 1989 and has successfully conducted over 400 business transactions, providing corporate finance services to owner-managed and employee-owned businesses by supporting them on their business journey from the early stages through to a successful exit.
Acquisition International prides itself on the validity of its awards and winners. The awards are given solely on merit and are awarded to commend those most deserving for their ingenuity and hard work, distinguishing them from their competitors and proving them worthy of recognition.
Discussing the awards, Coordinator Peter Rujgev commented: “These awards highlight the hard work and dedication of professionals across this dynamic and crucial industry. I would like to express my pride in the success of every one of our deserving winners and wish them the best of fortunes moving forward.”
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