Case Study: Delivering Long-Term Value Through Expert Escrow Management

Sep 2, 2025

At Riverside Escrow, we specialise in managing complex, high-value transactions with precision and care. One of our most rewarding long-term projects involved overseeing shareholder payouts following a company acquisition — a process that spanned four years and crossed multiple jurisdictions and currencies.

 

The Challenge

Following the acquisition of a UK based P/E portfolio company and bought by a US hedge fund, the buyer required a trusted escrow partner to manage the structured release of funds to former shareholders based on deferred payment dates. This wasn’t a one-off transaction — it involved:

  • Multiple payment tranches over several years
  • Recipients based in the UK, US, and across Europe
  • Distributions in multiple currencies, requiring careful coordination and currency management
  • Full compliance with legal and financial frameworks

 

Our Role

Riverside Escrow was appointed to:

  • Receive and hold funds from the purchasing entity.
  • Verify shareholder KYC and maintain accurate records
  • Manage international, multi-currency payments with precision

We acted as the neutral, reliable party ensuring every payment was made correctly, on time, and in full compliance with the transaction terms — no matter the currency or location.

 

The Outcome

Over four years, we successfully:

  • Completed 100% of scheduled payouts without delay or disput
  • Navigated cross-border complexities with ease
  • Maintained zero compliance issues
  • Delivered seamless communication and peace of mind to all parties involved

This project is a testament to Riverside Escrow’s ability to manage long-term, international transactions with professionalism and integrity.

Need a trusted escrow partner for your next transaction?

Whether it’s a one-off deal or a multi-year engagement, Riverside Escrow is here to help.

About Us
Riverside Escrow is a UK based FCA authorised escrow company helping businesses and individuals exchange assets and funds.

We were first set up in 2014 and we offer high quality and cost effective Escrow Services in a board range of transactions. Our dedicated team of staff strives to provide efficient and clear services, tailored to fit each individual transaction.

Riverside Escrow Limited is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority as a Payment Institution under the Payment Services Regulations 2017 with registration number 920922 for the provision of payment services.

Riverside Escrow Limited is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority under the Payment Services Regulations 2017 with registration number 920922 for the provision of payment services.

Please note that our authorisation with the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) applies only in relation to payment services transactions (principally transactions involving the holding and payment of funds), it does not relate to any other form of escrow service offered by us – for example where we hold real property.

This means that the Financial Conduct Authority does not regulate us in respect of any escrow transactions other than payment services transactions.

As a result:

    • we are not required to comply with the FCA rules in respect of services other than payment services;
    • the FCA does not regulate us in respect of any escrow services other than payment services;
    • payment services are the only type of service offered by us that users of our services are able to complain to the FCA about; and
    • payment services are the only type of service offered by us that users of our services are able to complain to the Financial Ombudsman Services about.

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