A number of owners dream of achieving a business sale realising their business assets at maximum value after years of hard work. Avondale has helped many business owners achieve this ambition and start their next big adventure.
ALL COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL |
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Drainage Servicing & Consultancy Specialist
NW. England (incl N. Wales) - Excellent profit margins, increasing year on year; 2008 42%, 2009 49% - Skilled, experienced and reliable workforce - Long standing enviable client base both public & private sectors (established position on preferred suppliers lists) - Faired well through current economic downturn due mainly to blue chip client base - Immediate opportunity for growth via expansion of e-commerce and focused marketing strategy - Turnover to 31st March 2009 circa £520k, GP 58.8%, Net Profit 49% (ref. 13278)
Offers invited
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International Distributor (Hair extension and associated products).
SE. England - Re-locatable - Established Brand and Market leader - Steady and continued growth in market place - 11,500 sq ft premises available leasehold or freehold - Flexible Director handover available subject to terms - Projected turnover 2011 £3.8M with net profit circa £1.6M (ref. 3373)
'Offers' are invited for the goodwill, (plus the net asset value of circa £2.5M)
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Construction & Refurbishment, Building & Fitters |
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Civil Engineering & Highway Surfacing
SE. England - First class reputation for quality work - Excellent growth potential - Lack of serious competition - Strong demand for increased workload - History of secure links with supply base - Long term Vendor involvement if required - Turnover of £3.3M with Net profits of £600K (ref. 3284)
Offers invited
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BUILDING SERVICES CONSULTANTS
S. England - Fully Integrated design and project management service. - Specialism in low energy sustainable design for all types of buildings and systems - 2010 Turnover circa £425k and Adjusted Net Profit circa £182k - High level of repeat business and recommendation - High profile blue chip client accounts - Highly skilled and long serving team - Purpose designed leasehold premises with parking (ref. 7212)
Offers invited
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Roofing Centre and Contractor (North England)
Leading Independent in region - Strong retainable management - Well positioned for growth in market - Freehold premises available - Turnover year end 2011 £3.5M, Net profit circa £220,000 run under management - 2012 projections; £3.8M, Net profit circa £290k. (ref. 3390)
Offers in the region of £1.4M includes the net asset value estimated £550,000.
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Interior Cladding Business
Scotland - Excellent order-book - Public Sector sub-contractor - Exclusive supply agreements - AIS, Construction Line, CSCS & PASMA Accredited - Senior management retainable - Skilled loyal workforce - Turnover £1.8M, NP £210k (ref. 4039)
Offers invited
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Specialist Design, Installation and Refurbishment for Industrial Premises
SE. England - Since 2007, repeat business has generated over £1m of sales in each year - As at Dec 2011, £4.3m of tenders are outstanding - Turnkey solution; design, instalation, refurbishment and storage systems for commercial and industrial premises - Blue chip client base, and a specialist within the airline sector - The current MD has recently chosen to only take projects within the South of England, however a more pro-active sales force could easily generate work further afield - With additional sales and contract management staff, all areas of the business could be expanded - T/over to year-end June 2011 of £2m with net profits of £470,000 (ref. 3497)
Offers invited
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Building Management Systems Specialist
UK - Retainable management with broad industry experience - Well established contacts in the building management services industry - Nationwide coverage offered from a well located office in the East Midlands - Specialists in the electrical installation & commissioning of complex building management systems - Forecast Turnover £2.0 million, Gross Profit £0.6 million, Net Profit £0.3 million (year ended 31/12/11) - Opportunity for sales to reach £3.5 million over the next 3 years with the injection of additional infrastructure, resources & funding (ref. 12113)
Offers invited
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Electronics & Electrical Equipment |
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Electronic sub contract design & manufacturing
SE. England - Turnkey solutions from concept to boxed final product - Experienced multi-skilled employees retainable under new ownership - Surface mount, conventional & mixed technology printed circuit board assembly - Specialists in intrinsically safe electronic equipment usable in potentially explosive atmospheres - Compliance with quality standards meeting ATEX, IECEx, CSA International & FM Global requirements - Exclusive agreement for design & manufacture of a new, innovative device for the global natural gas market - Forecast Turnover £1.9 million, Gross Profit £950k, Operating Profit £700k (year ending 31/01/2015) (ref. 12121)
Offers invited for the goodwill, plus net assets
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Engineering |
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General & Precision Engineers
S. Wales - Design and manufacture of components to varied sectors - One-offs, batches and special purpose projects - 2011 Turnover of £765k, Net profit £239k representing 29% growth in sales and 58% growth in net profit to the previous year - 2010 Turnover £591k, Net Profit £120k - Retainable Senior Management - Year on year growth since 2009 despite the economic downturn - Highly skilled and long serving team (ref. 7184)
OIRO £625,000 to include assets and stock
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Commercial Catering Design, Manufacture, Install and Service
UK - 30+ years established - Turnkey service offering - Government funded projects - Excellent order-book - Modern CNC Machinery - Sold with option of Freehold - Turnover £6M, GP £1.6M, NP £450k (ref. 4038)
Offers invited
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Precision Engineering and Fabrication Co.
Midlands / Central England - 25+ years operating history - Blue chip client base with high repeat order record - Highly skilled and loyal workforce. - Recognised expertise in the Development of Prototype work. - Ability to produce components of virtually any size and appropriate for wide range of industries - Expertise in all types of exotic and less common metals. - Turnover 31/03/11 was 1,507,239 @ 36% GP (ref. 2092)
Offers invited
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Heating, Air Conditioning & Pipe work |
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Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Maintenance Contracts for Sale
SE. England - Over 90 Clients on annual rolling maintenance contracts. - Over 50% of clients on contract for over 5 years; some in excess of 15 years. - Total revenue over £500,000 with a net profit over £200,000. - Skilled Engineers retainable if required. - Stock and tools are also available if required. - Excellent opportunity for an HVAC company to extend its maintenance base or for a purchaser in a related sector such as mechanical or electrical to extend its services and also cross sell to the client base. - Heathrow area (ref. 2076)
Offers are invited for the maintenance contracts.
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Manufacture |
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Aviation Ground Support Equipment
E. Midlands / E. Central England (incl East Anglia) - Specialist in aviation ground support vehicles - Reputation for innovative design & manufacturing expertise - Only manufacturer of this vehicle type based in Great Britain - Vehicles used at regional and international airports worldwide - Experienced, multi-skilled team, retainable under new ownership - Forecast Turnover £1.0 million, Gross Profit £400k, Net Return under Management £190k (year ending 31/3/2012) (ref. 12120)
Offers invited for the goodwill, plus net assets
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Branded Machine Manufacture Niche Products (with UK owned Chinese Plant)
UK Based Headquarters - Vast international channel; sales to over 60 countries - Dominant brand in their highly secure core market - High skills & quality, low volume/low cost manufacturing advantage; high margins & market share - Own branded products fully manufactured in-house. Strong barriers to entry for core market - Mainly Food, Drink and Petrochemical industrial markets; high potential for entry into other markets - Also manufactures other brands under license for both export and local market distribution - Full technical design, engineering, production and new product development capabilities in-house - Capacity for significant further throughput - Year on year stong growth - 2010 forecast Turnover £1,950,000, Net Profit £500,000+ - Growth to £3,300,000 by 2014 based on planned activities - Net assets circa £1,000,000 - Existing UK sales and support function (relocatable) (ref. 5170)
Offers invited
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Manufacture Retail Displays
England & Wales - Leading manufacturer of Retail Display Equipment - 2011 turnover of circa £1.5 million and adjusted EBITDA of circa £130k - Extensive range and bespoke design service offered - Diverse customer base servicing diverse market sectors - Blue chip client accounts with high level of repeat business - Vendor works part time in the business, experienced senior management retainable - Freehold property included (ref. 7208)
£395,000 to include adjusted net asset value (as at 31st January 2011 £508,419)
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Value-Added Distributor of Specialist Metals - Global Market Leader
SW. England (incl S. Wales) - Global market leader in manufacture and supply of highly niche specialist metals - Markets include: Defence, Telecoms, Consumer Electronics, Specialist Electronics - Unique manufacturing capabilities, product quality and logistics management - Excellent reputation and relationships with OEM’s and leading electronic brands - Own brands, IP and product development providing future opportunity - Strong barriers to entry; forecast continued market share growth - Global sales, manufacture and logistics teams - Run under staff management (ref. 5177)
Offers invited
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Window, Conservatory & Kitchen Manufacturer
UK - Trade and non-trade sales - UPVC manufacturing - Modern CNC machinery - LEAN production line - Shareholders retainable - Turnover £6.8M, GP £2.9M, NP £650k, EBITDA £790k - Freehold property 30,000 sq ft (ref. 4040)
Offers invited
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Concrete Paving and Flooring Manufacturer & Retailer
UK - Long standing, highly regarded brand synonymous with the highest quality products - Would make an ideal bolt-on for an existing concrete product manufacturer or distributor - Immediate cost savings available to a company with existing concrete manufacturing facilities - Also ideal bolt on for manufacturer or distributor of other garden or landscaping materials supplying the same market sector - Current product range could be expanded to take full advantage of the brand reputation for quality - Select UK Network of approved Stockists along with trade/retail website - Unique R&D / mould making facility and World class product development department (ref. 13271)
Offers invited
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Manufacture - Food |
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Foodservice - Healthy Foods
UK - Leading niche foodservice business supplying healthy foods - 2011 Turnover circa £5.5m and Net Profit circa £660k - 2012 Forecast Turnover increase of 21% and Net Profit increase to £850k - Year-on-year growth in turnover and profits in the last three years. Turnover has increased 229% in this period, operating has profit increased by 1,286% - ‘Sticky’ customer base with rolling contracts leading to exceptional levels of repeat business and visibility of order book - Cash generative, debt free and with little capital expenditure requirement - Management team willing to provide handover or to remain with the business if required (ref. 7734)
Offers invited
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Seafood Processor - Burgon of Eyemouth Ltd.
UK - High care freehold factory - Established and diverse customer base - Excellent customer/supplier agreements - Senior management retainable - BRC accredited - Good market share (ref. 14047)
All enquiries must be directed to Avondale and no confidential information will be released without a Non-Disclosure Agreement being completed and returned by email, fax or post. No information relating to the business or its financial position can be rel
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Merchants & Showrooms |
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Trade flooring Supplier
SE. England - - Industry experts - Excellent, long standing reputation - Very wide product range - Retainable Managing Director subject to terms - Opportunity of expansion by opening second branch - Projected year-end 2009 turnover circa £900K with a net profit of £70K (ref. 3375)
'Offers' are invited for 100% share capital. The net asset value is circa £250,000 at time of completion.
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Boat Builder - Working Craft repairs and build
UK - Long established business - Freehold property - Maintenance contracts - Build capacity up to 30mtrs - Working craft and fishing vessel designed and built - Wood & steel vessels repaired - Turnover £2.1M, GP £380K, NP £216k (ref. 4041)
Offers invited
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Petrochemical, Pharmaceutical & Cosmetics |
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Manufacturer and Distributor of Nail Care Products
S. England - Leading brand in market place - UK and overseas distribution - Consistent organic growth year on year - Experienced retainable management - Well positioned for growth with increased sale resource - Turnover year-end 2011 £2.5M, GP £1.1M, NP circa £530,000 run under management - 2012 projections; £3M, GP £1.25M, NP circa £600k (ref. 3392)
Offers are invited for 100% of the share capital or a majority shareholding. The net asset value at this time is circa £900,000.
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Printing & Promotional goods |
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Equipment Manufacture for the Packaging Industry
Industry respected brand name for top quality products - Long established business with skilled and loyal workforce - Worldwide sales - New products being developed and brought to market - Patent protected products - Expansion opportunities via extended product range and geographical growth - £6M turnover, £2.7M gross profit, £575K pre-tax net (ref. 3057)
Offers are invited for 100% of the share capital or a majority shareholding.
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Wholesale & Distribution |
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Import & Distribution
UK - Leading importer and distributor of consumer durables, novelty goods and non-food goods - 2011 Turnover circa £14.6m, Gross Profit circa £4.2m and Adjusted EBITDA circa £700k - Managing Director and senior management team seeking to stay in business post sale if required - Circa 5,000 customers across the UK with long term contracts in place with nationals - Numerous brands imported under exclusive UK licenses and own product range which is a registered brand (ref. 2088)
Offers invited
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International Distributor for Publishers
SE. England - Re-locatable - Worldwide coverage - Excellent reputation - Desirable client base - Continued organic growth - Retainable Managing Director - Projected turnover year end 2011 £2.2M, Net profit £300K (ref. 3377)
'Offers' are invited.
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Electrical & Plumbing Contractors, Maintenance |
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Aerial & Satellite Installation Companies with Franchise Operation
SE. England - Domestic & commercial satellite and digital aerial systems installation - Highly trained and experienced workforce - Strong national advertising and brand recognition - Nationwide Franchise Operation - Recently won contract will add c. £1m to Turnover @c.30% net - Strong demand from the Digital switchover in the S.E. in 2011 - T/O £1,177,629 GP£940,359 (80%) (ref. 10168)
Offers invited
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Electrical Wholesaler
SE. England - Longstanding reputation for outstanding service - Local Authority contracts securing 25% of turnover - Several recent contract wins securing further growth in 2009 - Turnover grew 21% in 2008 to £1,400,000 - Sustained high GP margin of 32.5% - Adjusted Net Profit under management estimated £170,000 - 6,000 sq ft offices, trade counter and store; option to relocate - IT systems enable high margins, efficient admin & reporting (ref. 5164)
Offers invited
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IT & Telecom |
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Software Company specialising in the Aviation Sector
Midlands / Central England - There is no reliance on any one client - One of the leading suppliers in the aviation sector - Sales and marketing activity has been minimal, and could significantly increase sales - Approximately 66% of sales are generated from ongoing software maintenance contracts - The majority of clients are billed quarterly in advance, which generates a healthy cash flow - Projected turnover to year-end March 2012 of £290,000 with Net Profits of £140,000 (ref. 2063)
Offers are invited
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ERP Software House
Midlands / Central England - Comprehensive ERP system for the multi-channel retail, distribution and service sectors - Enterprise level CRM and e-commerce modules - 2010 Turnover circa £1.4m - Circa £620k recurring revenues comprising support and maintenance, hosting and rental - Own Intellectual Property developed over circa 20 years - Modular package with total flexibility and fully interoperable with other systems - Superb management team who run the business day to day, vendor lives abroad and has little involvement in the business (ref. 7728)
Offers invited
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Electronic Document Management Solutions Provider
SW. England (incl S. Wales) - Leading software developed for and in partnership with the NHS - Strong presence in the market place and an understanding of the market place that is second to none - Highly skilled and experienced team, several of which have come from NHS backgrounds - The solution is a modular system which enables future sales to the existing client base. In 2011, 60% of sales were to existing clients - 2011 Turnover £3.8M, Gross Profit £1.7M, Adjusted Net Profit £690k - Strong pipeline of new business for 2012 of £4 million with over £2.8 million already ordered (ref. 2081)
Offers invited
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CRM & Financial Software Reseller
UK - Market leading software reseller within the CRM and financial software sector - 2010 Turnover circa £4.7m, Adjusted EBITDA circa £470k - 2009 Turnover circa £3.8m, Adjusted EBITDA circa £305k - Cash generative - circa £1.1m of recurring support, maintenance and SaaS revenues - Year on year sales growth in the last 4 years, with 24% growth in last 12 months alone - Extensive and well spread customer base of blue chip clients - Superb management team who run the business day to day, vendors work part time in the business (ref. 7729)
Offers invited
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Marketing, Media, Publishing & Design |
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Data Duplication and Storage Systems Manufacturer
SE. England - Manufacture and sales of own brand of digital duplicating machines - Major reseller for other manufacturer branded duplicating machines - Sales of own and other brand related consumables - Many new product offerings in development - Well established niche sector leader with growing public and private sector client base - UK’s leading sales website in this sector - 60,000 individual visitors per month - Loyalty of existing customers extremely high. - 2008 Turnover £2,200,000, Net Profit £300,000 (ref. 5151)
Offers invited
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Unique International Promotional Business
UK - Sales Promotion House - Unique in the UK and Overseas - Rapid growth in 5 years since inception - 50% revenues from growing Overseas markets - Massive further international expansion potential - Owner willing to retain stake and drive business forward at accelerated rate - 2010 T/o £4,500,000, Net Profit £1,000,000. 2011 Forecast: T/o £7,000,000, Net Profit £1,300,000 (on target to achieve) (ref. 5173)
Offers invited
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Personal services |
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Funeral related business
SE. England - Quality reputation - Stunning freehold-Ideal for larger Corporate head office - Highly skilled workforce - Specialist niche products/service - Long standing clients (UK) plus recent exports - Growth potential - Turnover £700K (ref. 3215)
Offers invited
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Property & Grounds maintenance / Contractors |
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Commercial Flooring and Hygienic Cladding Contractor
E. Midlands / E. Central England (incl East Anglia) - Long standing relationships with industry leading suppliers - Experienced management team retainable under new ownership - Wide portfolio of customers, largest representing only 7% of sales - Strong customer ties, more than 90% of sales from repeat business - Contracts worth around £320,000 per annum over the next 2 to 3 years - Skilled and motivated, directly employed installation team, all with CSCS cards - Turnover £2.6 million, Gross Profit £440k, Net Profit under Management £190k (year ended 31/3/2011) (ref. 12119)
Offers invited for the goodwill, plus net assets
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Property agencies (incl Estate / Lettings Agency) |
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Residential Property & Estate Management
S. England - Leading residential and estate management business – dominant player in its region - 2011 Turnover £1.25m, growth of 18% on the previous year - Year on year growth since 2003 at an average of 26% per annum - Cash generative: circa £900k of management fees paid in advance with linked insurance and maintenance payments in addition - ‘Sticky’ customer base with circa 95% repeat business and no one client accounting for greater than 5% of sales - Superb management team who run the business day to day, vendors work part time in the business. Management are minority shareholders wishing to stay in the business (ref. 7735)
Offers invited
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Recruitment |
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Office Recruitment Agency
Scotland - Established for 25 years - Wide ranging Office placements - Management retainable - Contracted clients - Extensive candidate database - 2011 Turnover £750k, Gross Profit £500k (ref. 4052)
Offers invited
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Medical Recruitment Agency
Scotland - 100% Temporary placements - Nationwide placing - Management retainable - Contracted clients - Extensive candidate database - £2.2M turnover ANP £200k+ (ref. 4051)
Offers invited for the shares of the business.
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Oil & Gas Recruitment Agency
Scotland - Long established business - Global placements - Owner retainable - Worldwide Partnerships - Specialist positions - Turnover £2M, GP £200k (ref. 4050)
Offers invited
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Security, Health & Safety |
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Retail Security Tagging & Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS)
SE. England - Some of the clients are tied into a contract; the majority are constricted by exclusive products - Sole distribution rights in the UK of certain technologies - Relatively niche business in not yet saturated marketplace - “Recession Proof” business as retailers can clearly see the financial benefit of having theft deterrent and detection systems in place, especially in the current climate when retail thefts are on the rise. - Fantastic cross-selling opportunities for another company servicing the retail sector - 40% - 50% of sales are generated from consumables; hence give a guaranteed income stream for a number of years (ref. 3470)
Offers invited
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CCTV/DOOR ENTRY SYSTEMS/TILLS – RENTAL & MAINTENANCE
NW. England (incl N. Wales) - North West - It is a simple business model which is easily scalable - Approximately 60% of sales are generated from ongoing maintenance contracts - The recent availability of lease financing in this market should generate new sales - Sales and marketing activity has been minimal, and could significantly increase sales - The majority of clients pay monthly by direct debit, which generates a healthy cash flow - There is no reliance on any one client, with the maximum turnover generated being circa 2% (ref. 2065)
Offers are invited
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Service & Consultancy |
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Building Services Design Consultancy
N. England - Highly regarded within a niche Sector that is mainly made up of prestigious Blue Chip clients - Operating on a National basis with occasional International projects - Retainable Senior Management providing seamless transition - Highly qualified team of Engineers with experience in varying sectors - Opportunities for expansion by pushing wider range of services to client base - Long established company with a track record of controlled growth and profitability - Projected Turnover to August 2010, £895,000. EBITDA under management £171,000 (ref. 13284)
Offers invited
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Niche CPD Certification Company
S. England - Established 18 years the company provides certified CPD for companies & organisations in the public & private sectors, supporting training courses, materials & conferences - Highly profitable and cash-generative business with a niche position as an independent body operating across all market sectors - Customer base includes the Construction industry, Pharmaceuticals, Government Departments, Trade associations and Professional Institutions - High Client retention rate and strong record of consistent growth (20% in 2010 on 2009 figures)with average compound growth of 8.6% 2007-2010 % - Turnover was over £1m in Dec 2010 and is expected to be £1.5m by Dec 2013. GP margin was 88.5% in 2010 with adjusted Net profit of £640,580 (63.1%). - Management figures show the company’s T/o continues to grow and is on track to exceed 2011 projections - Unique opportunity to acquire business which dominates its sector with little competition and has very significant potential for scalability nationally and internationally (ref. 10175)
Offers invited
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Architectural Practice
Midlands / Central England - RIBA Chartered Architectural Practice - 2011 Turnover circa £915k, Net Profit circa £327k - Key sectors serviced include Health, Education. Public Sector and Commercial/Industrial - Highly respected business in its geographical area with outstanding knowledge of the local market - Strong levels of repeat business and long term framework arrangements - Highly skilled and long serving team - Experienced senior management in place and vendors willing to provide handover (ref. 7216)
Offers invited
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M & E Engineering; Design Consultancy
S. England - Specialising in niche sectors - Retainable, experienced, team - Retention of shareholder/directors post sale - Well balanced between Public and Private Sector projects - Excellent client relationships achieving a high proportion of return business - 2009: Turnover £2.8m, Gross Profit £910,000, Adjusted Net Profit £200,000 (ref. 3515)
Offers invited to include NAV of c.£1.07m
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Absence & Injury Management
UK - UK wide - Well established management team is retainable - The level of case referrals are continually increasing - The absence and injury management sector is growing - The business has long established relationships with a desirable client base - Turnover to year-end December 2011 of £3,600,000 with net profits of £500,000 (ref. 3498)
Offers invited
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International Quantity Surveyors
UK Based Headquarters - One of the largest practices in its geographic area - Highly experienced, senior management team retainable - Turnover to year-end June 2010 of £10m with net profit of £4m - There are significant barriers to entry for new companies in this sector - 95% of turnover is generated from repeat business, with significant potential to grow the practice (ref. 3496)
Offers are being invited for 100% of the issued share capital of the company.
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Leisure agencies |
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Leading Independent Tour Operator
SE. England - Established for over 25 years - Excellent scalable booking & IT systems in place - Low level of complaints & substantial databases - 2011 Turnover of £15.4M, GP £1.8M, Adj NP £880k (ref. 2082)
Offers invited
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Care, Nursing & Nanny |
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Care at Home (Domicillary Care)
Scotland - 19 FT care positions - Excellent CC report - Exiting owner willing assist new purchasers - Operates on a spot purchase basis - Excellent, loyal staff base - Excellent bolt on opportunity for existing provider - Average of 1000 care hours per week (ref. 4026)
Offers invited
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ALL RETAIL |
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Online & Traditional Musical Instrument Retailer
S. England - Much admired and respected musical instrument retailer selling guitars, basses, amps, PA’s and accessories - Turnover circa £1.8m, Net Profit circa £230k - 22% growth in sales in the last three years despite the tough economic conditions - 57% increase in Gross Profit in the same period - Dominant player in its region along with worldwide customers from internet sales - Exclusive product ranges - Highly talented and knowledgeable team (ref. 7731)
Offers invited
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