George A Palmer Ltd is a family holding company with a suite of businesses across amenity and facilities management. Established in 1932, the Leicester-based group has grown and evolved under the direction of Marcus Palmer into the diverse business it is today.
The group is a distinguished holding company with a legacy of excellence and innovation in outdoor companies, buying and selling businesses to strengthen its extensive portfolio. In 2025, George A Palmer Ltd decided to sell its winter maintenance and gritting service, AccuGrit, and required specialist financial advice to navigate the complexities of the transaction.
With over 25 years of financial services support, Duncan & Toplis had a detailed understanding of the business to support the transaction through to completion. This depth of knowledge ensured AccuGrit was presented accurately, with earnings appropriately normalised and key value drivers clearly articulated to potential buyers.
Despite several challenges, such as a tight deadline which placed additional responsibility on the advisory team, the transaction was carefully coordinated to meet buyer requirements and successfully completed within the required timeframe.
Managing the sale built on the long-term involvement of Duncan & Toplis with the company, providing comprehensive business services, including bookkeeping, tax structuring, and inheritance tax management for over two decades.
The long-standing relationship and hands-on involvement from the Duncan & Toplis team ensured that financial information was accurate, timely, and aligned with the expectations of all parties involved. By taking a proactive approach, any potential issues were addressed quickly, keeping the transaction on track.
The sale of AccuGrit was successfully completed in November 2025, with timely support, clear guidance, and professionalism from Duncan & Toplis playing a key role in achieving the objectives set by George A Palmer Ltd from start to finish.
Marcus Palmer, Director at George A Palmer Ltd, comments:
“We have a very good relationship with Duncan & Toplis and appreciate the lengths the team have gone to support us throughout the years and more recently achieve a goal we set ourselves a few years ago,”
“[Duncan & Toplis were] always there to assist with good advice”, concludes Marcus.
Duncan & Toplis offers comprehensive audit services tailored to meet your specific needs while ensuring full compliance with statutory requirements. Our team of experienced professionals are dedicated to providing insights that enhance financial transparency and stakeholder confidence.
Talk to Tara Bellamy, Assurance Director or contact your usual Duncan & Toplis Adviser for how we can help you.
