Protecting confidentiality during a nursery sale

For nursery owners considering a sale, confidentiality is often one of the most important concerns.

A business sale can create uncertainty if information reaches staff, families or the wider community before the appropriate time.

For Kim Clements, ensuring the sale of her nursery was handled discreetly was a key priority from the outset.

Alongside confidentiality, Kim wanted to work with an experienced advisor who could manage negotiations professionally, communicate clearly and provide reassurance throughout the transaction.

A discreet and well-managed process

From their first meeting, Leah worked closely with Kim, providing guidance, answering questions and supporting the negotiations.

Throughout the sale, the Owen Froebel team maintained a professional and discreet approach, helping Kim feel confident that her interests were being represented.

Their understanding of the nursery market and communication with both parties helped support the progress of the transaction through to completion.

Kim’s Experience

“Owen Froebel was discreet and extremely helpful throughout the sale of my nursery.

Leah was excellent from the first moment we met. She was professional, friendly, organised, quick to respond, and always answered any questions that I had. Selling my nursery was quite stressful, but Leah guided me through the process and handled negotiations with skill, always acting in my best interests and giving me complete confidence throughout.

One of my biggest concerns going into the sale was discretion, and that was totally met. Communication and support throughout the process were excellent, and Leah went above and beyond my expectations. I felt extremely confident in Owen Froebel’s knowledge of the nursery market and buyer network, and their communication with both buyers and seller added real value throughout the sale.

When the sale finally completed, it was a huge relief. My advice to any nursery owner thinking about selling but unsure where to start would be simple: go to Owen Froebel.

I would not hesitate to recommend Leah and her team at Owen Froebel to anyone looking to sell a business and in need of reliable, knowledgeable, and highly professional support.”

Kim Clements | Nursery Seller

Why discretion matters

Confidentiality is an important consideration in nursery transactions, where relationships with employees, parents and the wider community are central to the business.

Kim’s experience demonstrates the value of working with an advisor who understands these sensitivities and can balance commercial objectives with the need for discretion.

At Owen Froebel, we approach every sale with an understanding that protecting the business and its relationships is an important part of achieving a successful outcome.