How much does an administration cost?

The fees for an administration will vary depending on the circumstances surrounding the company. The level of debts the company has, number of creditors, the assets and liabilities of the company, including any contingent liabilities and assets which are subject to a fixed or floating charge.

Some insolvency practitioners may require an up-front fee for any advice on administrations, we require no such payment and can provide free confidential advice. After the company directors have discussed the options available via a cost-free consultation with one of our advisors and if we are chosen to act as administrators, it is at this point the arrangement commences and the appropriate costs will apply.

What is an administration?

An administration is a formal insolvency procedure that will protect the company from creditors whilst the process is ongoing, giving the company respite from creditor pressure. Administration is also an opportunity for the company to potentially be restructured, at the same time removing inefficient or non-profitable parts of the business.

The company can temporarily continue trading as a means of raising as much cash as possible for creditors or allowing time to seek a buyer for the business or assets. Directors lose control of the day-to-day workings of the business with the administrators taking temporary charge, as they plan the best way forward, whether it be through saving the company completely, selling parts of the business or liquidating the company and realising assets.

How is an administration paid for?

The fees involved throughout the process of an administration can be covered in several different ways.

• The company temporarily continues trading
  The Company may continue to trade under the control of the Administrators and costs may be covered from any profits generated.
• Sale of company assets
  If some of the assets within the company are sold, the funds acquired could be sufficient to cover the costs incurred by the IP carrying out the administration.

Why would I want to use an administration?

For insolvent companies, there are many advantages to entering administration. It gives the company breathing space to plan for survival. It can also prevent one creditor taking action which could be to the detriment to other creditors or indeed threaten the very future existence of the company.

• Protection from creditors
  An administration provides the company with protection from creditors whilst the process is ongoing and will halt any legal action creditors have taken such as county court judgements or winding-up petitions. It can provide massive respite for company directors who may have been dealing with lots of pressure.
• The company can be restructured
  With the possibility of the company being rescue during an administration, the protection from creditors allows the insolvency practitioners a great chance of restructuring the business to perform at a higher standard. With the advantage of time, the company could end up avoiding being wound-up.
• Creditors get the best return
  Insolvency practitioners will always look to get the maximum return to company creditors. An administration can provide a great opportunity for this, as if there’s a possibility the company can continue trading it can provide a greater return to creditors.
• Employees can continue
  If the company is restructured in a manner to continue trading, short-term or long-term, it provides some or all staff to continue working and therefore continue receiving their salary.

How we can help

If you’re worried about your company being insolvent or have creditors constantly breathing down your neck, it’s crucial to act as quickly as possible. Administration is only suitable for certain companies, depending on their situation. If you think it might be right for you, we can help guide you through the process and if it would suit your company. We offer free face-to-face consultations nationwide.

To discuss your company’s position, and find out how an administration could work in your situation, get in touch with a member of our advice team for free. It is important to act as soon as possible where unaffordable company debt is concerned. Call us today to arrange your free consultation. 

In summary

Company administration is a formal procedure which must be carried out by a licensed insolvency practitioner. It enables an IP to have control of the company and giving it protection against creditors, and plan the best way forward for the business.

Although we do not require an upfront fee to carry out an administration, the costs incurred during an administration will depend on the size and nature of the company, as well as the amount of time the company is in administration for, as well as any costs incurred for the realisation of assets.

Case Studies

Oldham Precision

Kelly Burton • Construction & Engineering • Administration

Machining engineers Oldham Precision has been bought out of administration saving all 12 jobs.

The company’s principal activity was the sub-contracting manufacture of large volume batch precision machined components for clients across a wide range of industries including aerospace, paper converting, printing, coatings, electronics and valve construction.

Administrators Kelly Burton and Lisa Hogg from Sheffield business turnaround experts Wilson Field were appointed joint administrators on 17 January after the company suffered cash flow problems.

Originally established in 1982, the company, based at Red Rose Business Park on Shaw Rd in Royton, offered subcontract engineering including CNC milling, grinding and turning.

After advice from Wilson Field, the business was sold to the existing management team as a going concern saving all 12 employees’ jobs.

Kelly Burton, director in the Leeds office at Wilson Field said;

“Following discussions with the director, the business was sold as a going concern, safeguarding all 12 employees’ jobs and offering a better return for the company’s creditors than alternative options.

“The new company will be under the same management offering the same standards of service to its customers.”

ARB (Sound Vision Light Power) Limited

Kelly Burton • Leisure & Hospitality • Administration

Wilson Field has secured a new future for a Banbury headquartered events management company, which boasted clients including Crufts, Tour of Britain and Virgin London Marathon after it was bought out of administration.

ARB (Sound Vision Light Power) Limited was established in September 2014 and specialised in event hire including providing audio visual solutions equipment, hire and installation.

The company, which traded from Coton Cottage, Chacombe near Banbury, called in administrators from Sheffield-headquartered Wilson Field for formal insolvency advice.

The company, which has an impressive client list and relied solely on sub-contractors as and when needed, suffered VAT and HMRC issues as a result of a period of illness.

Kelly Burton and Lisa Hogg from Wilson Field were appointed as joint administrators on February 20 and concluded a pre-packaged sale of the business and assets for an undisclosed sum to ARB Motors Limited, lead by the same management team.

Kelly Burton, director and licensed insolvency practitioner at Wilson Field said:

Wilson Field was brought in to look at the situation of the business.

The focus on the company had diluted during a period of illness of one of the two directors. A debt was due to HMRC and a repayment proposal was rejected resulting in the need to protect the business and assets via a formal insolvency procedure.

The pre-packaged sale means the business, which was an established player in event management at large scale events, has a bright future moving forward.

The loss of a major employee’s input through illness can harm an organisation and it is important for businesses to seek help should this arise. Timing is essential to keep focus on the business.

ARB has combined experience of more than 100 years and provided hire equipment such as indoor and outdoor PA systems, single and double-decker commentary units, street sound vehicles, exhibition TVs, stage lighting and mobile power in both primary and secondary distribution.

Precision Engineering Business

Kelly Burton • Construction & Engineering • Administration

A bespoke precision engineering business, working predominantly in the automotive and aeronautical sectors, found itself experiencing cashflow difficulties caused by an increase in costs due to the uncertainties surrounding Brexit, and the loss of a key member of the sales team.

When the company’s largest customer reduced its spending by 50%, the director felt the business couldn’t continue and sought advice from the team at Wilson Field.

Wilson Field marketed the business and assets for sale, and a sale of the tangible assets was completed immediately following the administrators appointment, to an unconnected third party.

Kelly Burton, insolvency practitioner and director at Wilson Field, said:

“With so many complications surrounding Brexit, coupled with the loss of some key staff, the company experienced some cashflow difficulties it could not get out of.

There was a positive outcome in the end as some of the tangible assets within the company were sold, which meant a good return for creditors.”

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