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E-commerce provider of bespoke blinds
The company is a provider of high-quality, made-to-measure blinds, through its successful e-commerce platform. The business has established an excellent industry reputation, enabling it to build strong relationships with leading manufacturers. As part of its services, the company has assembled a diverse range complementary accessories, including spare parts and dusters. Our clients are now offering the business for sale to facilitate further growth under the impetus of new ownership and to aid their retirement plans. Offers invited. Achieved a turnover of £1.1m in YE23, with an EBITDA of £119k. 89% of sales are derived from customers based in England, with additional sales spread across Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Operates within a buoyant market, which is anticipated to increase at a CAGR of 2.8% between 2024 and 2028. Received 65k online visitors over the last year, with a conversion rate of 4.7% generating approximately 5k sales. Established an excellent industry reputation as trusted and appointed provider for major brands. One of the largest online suppliers for a prominent European manufacturer. Operates from leasehold premises; however, no formal lease is attached to the property.
E-Commerce Provider of Personalised Gifts Internationally
The company provides a diverse range of personalised gift products via e-commerce that reflect the company’s commitment to creativity, customisation, and exceptional craftsmanship. The company has refined its production process and in-house efficiency and invested in additional machinery to lower production times and increase output. Our clients are now offering the company for sale to enable them to spend more time with family. Our clients are open to all types of structured deals, subject to terms. Offers invited. Key Highlights - Products are meticulously crafted using advanced technologies, such as laser cutters, sublimation, and UV printers. - Operates on a D2C basis, serving a wide-ranging and diverse international customer base. - Operates from easily relocatable leasehold premises. - Significant scope to expand through hiring additional employees, such as content creators and designers, to facilitate the development of new products. - Ideal bolt-on acquisition for an existing synergistic organisation. Financial Highlights - Achieved a turnover of £850k in YE23. - Average gross profit of 90% between YE20 and YE23.
E-commerce retailer and wholesaler
Operating Internationally The company is a well-regarded international retailer and wholesaler specialising in handcrafted and sustainable homeware and fashion products. Product collections offered by the business include home and fashion accessories with an avant-garde aesthetic. This includes hand-woven baskets, cotton towels, and leather slippers, as well as handmade robes, wash bags and jewellery. Operating for close to two decades, the company has built long-standing customer relationships with prominent retail stores and its vast database of individual consumers. Our client is now offering the business for sale to facilitate further development under the impetus of new ownership. However, our client has indicated that they are willing to remain with the company post-sale. Offers invited. Generated a turnover of £675k in YE23. Secured multiple high-value projects for prominent retailers, worth circa £4.3k. Operates within a buoyant market, which is anticipated to grow at a compound annual rate of 9.5% over the next five years. Established two e-commerce platforms to service retail and wholesale customers, supporting D2C and B2B sales models. Attracts an average of 8,500 monthly visitors, with a total of 44,500 active customer accounts across both websites. Cultivated a loyal and trusted supply chain of artisan groups Africa, South Asia, and the Middle East Benefits from significant in-house expertise and knowledge from a dedicated product designer, brand manager, and e-commerce coordinator. Operates from leasehold premises.
E-COMMERCE RETAILER SELLING LINGERIE AND ADULT FANCY DRESS
11 month management account display turnover of £352k in YE25. YE24 turnover of £520k. Sells lingerie, nightwear, corsets, burlesque wear and adult fancy dress via an e-commerce website and Amazon, offering a comprehensive range of styles in sizes 8–30. Caters to clients internationally, many of whom have made repeat purchases throughout its time in operation. In an excellent position from which it can pursue growth through the development of its product range and increased marketing activity. An excellent bolt-on acquisition for any buyer currently operating within the fashion sector. A fully relocatable opportunity. The shareholders are selling the brand and the stock to facilitate retirement plans and the exploration of other opportunities. Offers invited.
E-commerce workwear retailer
The company specialises in retailing workwear and footwear, primarily selling through third-party e-commerce sites such as Amazon and eBay. Alongside its workwear provision, the business also retails general clothing, and outdoor gear, with inventory managed via on-site storage and direct supplier dispatch. Order processing is automated using third-party software, ensuring efficient fulfilment and scalability. The company is offered for sale to facilitate greater focus on other, unrelated business ventures. Sector prominence spanning more than 30 years. Monthly online e-commerce visitors averaging 8,000 a month. Established a robust digital presence and consistently maintains a 99% customer satisfaction rating on Amazon. Proven business model that is easily scalable. Wide-ranging commercial customer base with a high level of repeat business. Operates from premises comprising warehousing and storage space. The property is owned by the company and can be included in the sale, subject to discussion. Strong supplier relationships, enabling discounted purchasing. Offers invited.
Education consultancy offering EdTech resources and software solutions
The company is an innovative education consultancy delivering a broad range of solutions to enhance the learning provision within schools and other settings. The business’s EdTech software streamlines teaching and administration processes, and can be scaled to suit schools of all sizes. This technology presents considerable scope for international uptake, as it is esteemed among UK-based schools. The company also provides learning resources and other programmes to advance teaching across schools, local authorities, children’s centres and related settings. Our clients are now offering the business for sale to facilitate their retirement plans. The company is an excellent bolt-on opportunity for synergistic acquirers to integrate its solutions into their existing operations and take advantage of significant development potential. Key Highlights - Has retained strong relationships with education settings throughout the UK and overseas. - Cemented its position within the market organically, owing to the quality of its solutions and technology. - Existing solutions can easily be adapted to suit a global market. - Generates rental income from an office that is leased to third parties. Financial Highlights - Generated a YE23 turnover of circa £480k. - EBITDA in excess of £197k achieved in the same year. - Average EBITDA margin of 51% between YE21 and YE23. - 1,000 active clients, 85% of whom generate repeat business. - Recurring revenue is secured through software licences and continuing projects.
Educational & Commercial Furniture Supplier (E-commerce)
• Established, successful & very profitable E-commerce supplier of educational, workplace & hospitality furniture. • Large Client list generating a high degree of reliable, repeat trade, and positive cashflow. • Robust & diverse supply-chain of high-quality UK manufacturers • The business is entirely online, with no physical infrastructure or stockholding, and very efficient and flexible operating systems. • Genuinely huge known scope for significant expansion with multiple unexploited markets, products & services. • Operates across the UK – currently based in the South East, and fully relocatable • Current turnover forecast to exceed £4m, with EBITDA approaching £500k
EELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR AND RENEWABLE ENERGY SOLUTIONS PROVIDER
The business specialises in providing a range of renewable energy services alongside offering electrical installations and maintenance, including for fire alarm systems, EV charging points, and CCTV. The company operates across London and the South East, providing its services to organisations primarily in the property management and facilities sectors, as well as to individuals. The business is ideally placed to facilitate further growth due to its multiple contracted agreements, comprehensive offering, and established client base. Our client is now offering the company for sale to pursue unrelated business ventures. Offers invited. YE24 turnover of £522k, with an adjusted EBITDA of £64k. Operating within a stable UK market, set to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 2.9% through to 2029. 46 rolling maintenance agreements in place. Internal succession plans in place, with a strong senior team set to remain post-sale. Multiple customer relationships span a decade. Offered as a fully relocatable opportunity.
ELECTRICAL AND INSTRUMENTATION EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION AND TESTING
Covering electrical power systems, energy generation projects, lighting, trace heating, and low-voltage charging points, the business provides electrical and instrumentation equipment installation, maintenance, and commissioning services. The business is ideally placed to facilitate additional growth due to its strong client relationships and contracted streams of income. The company operates on a B2B basis across the UK, supplying organisations in the food, biodiesel, and waste industries. The company is being offered for sale to facilitate our clients’ retirement plans. Our clients are open to all types of structured offers, subject to negotiation. Offers invited. Turnover of circa £572k, with an adjusted EBITDA of £157k in YE24. Operating within a successful market, which is set to expand at a CAGR of 6.7% through to 2026. Pipeline in place with a value of circa £1.65m. Benefits from seven active clients, all of which provide repeat business and reliable streams of revenue. Operates from leasehold premises. NICEIC accredited. Relationships with multiple clients span more than a decade.
Electrical Contractor
The company has been established for more than 26 years as an Electrical Contractor specializing in the installation and integration of specialist Building Management Systems which improve energy efficiency in heating and ventilation systems. Customers include large corporates, SMEs and individuals with the largest customer representing 20-23% of Sales. The company is on an approved contractor list with all of its main customers. Sales have grown 17% and Gross Profit 42% over the previous three years. There is scope for geographic expansion as there is an experienced team in place. There are 14 employees of which the Project Manager and Team Leader have each worked in the business for over 20 years. The current owner is seeking retirement and amenable to flexible handover arrangements.
Electrical contractor for shopfitting projects
The company provides complete electrical contracting services, working closely with shopfitting firms and directly with clients during refurbishments, fit-outs and store relocations. The business’s services encompass the complete design and installation of electrical systems, including telecommunications, lighting, and alarms. The company possesses all relevant accreditations, including from the NICEIC and SafeContractor. Our clients are now offering the business for sale to facilitate their retirement plans. Offers invited. Key Highlights - Retains considerable scope for expansion; current workload is limited to the directors’ capacity, offering a wealth of opportunities for the acquirer. - Long-standing client relationships, which underpin consistent repeat instructions for work across multi-premises portfolios. - Completed projects for well-known retail, leisure and student accommodation brands. - Proficient second-tier managers and site supervision team in place. - Operates from freehold premises based in Northern England, which are valued at circa £300k and will be included in the sale. - Premises facilitate easy access to clients’ sites throughout the UK. Financial Highlights - Generated a YE24 turnover of £1.9m, with an adjusted EBITDA of circa £230k. - YE25 outturn turnover of £2m and adjusted EBITDA of £394k. - Maintains a robust pipeline and is continually tendering for new opportunities, owing to its position as a preferred contractor with numerous key shopfitting firms and other clients.
Electrical contractor for shopfitting projects
The company provides complete electrical contracting services for retail and commercial premises across Great Britain. Services include the design, installation, commissioning and inspection of lighting, audiovisual systems, alarms, CCTV, and bespoke distribution boards. The business primarily works on fit-out and refurbishment projects for fashion stores, having maintained long-term relationships with shopfitters and end clients. The company operates with NICEIC and SafeContractor accreditations. Our clients are offering the company for sale to facilitate retirement plans and continued business growth under new ownership. Offers invited. Key Highlights - Preferred contractor for many key clients, which bolsters its pipeline and tender success rate. - Works on projects for well-known retail brands. - Several client relationships have been in place since the business’s inception. - Achieved its current performance entirely through referrals and client relationships. - Scalable team of qualified electricians underpins nationwide capabilities. - Operates from ideally located, 2,500 sq ft office and storage premises in the Midlands that also comprise the facilities to manufacture distribution boards. Financial Highlights - Generated a YE25 turnover of £1.8m, with an adjusted EBITDA of £230k. - Maintains a strong pipeline, which currently comprises circa £1.4m worth of projects. - Demonstrated an uptick in revenue and profits during YE25 as a result of the recovering retail sector and new projects following the effects of the pandemic.
Electrical Contractor Specialising in University Buildings
Electrical contractor specialising in electrical engineering installation & maintenance projects for various university & hospital buildings. Primarily works across the commercial & education sectors covering all aspects of lighting power systems lighting control fire alarms emergency lighting CCTV security & door access system installations.
ELECTRICAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND UTILITIES WORKS
With a variety of specialist electrical infrastructure and utilities capabilities, the business offers a variety of cabling, battery storage, EV, jointing, and related services. Operating on a B2B basis across the UK, the company provides its services to organisations across a plethora of sectors, including utilities, local authorities, developers, and EV charging. The company is now being offered for sale to facilitate growth under the impetus of new investment and ownership. Offers invited. £647k YE25 turnover £170k YE25 adj. EBITDA £18.8bn Revenue in current market operation £10.4m YE26 projected turnover £1.5m YE26 adj. EBITDA Has multiple active clients, 70% of which provide repeat business and reliable streams of revenue. Highly experienced management team with vast industry experience set to remain post-sale. Ideally placed to achieve further expansion due to its specialist capabilities, experienced management team, and strong client network. Pipeline in place worth circa £10.5m for a variety of confirmed projects across the UK, including for organisations in the energy, renewables, and EV sectors.
Electrical installation and maintenance contractor– based in South East England
The company offers a wide range of electrical services for residential and commercial properties. The business acts as the principal contractors for various projects, including office refurbishments, emergency lighting installations and planned maintenance projects. The company is approved by the NICEIC, UKAS, and SafeContractor. Our clients are now offering the company for sale to facilitate retirement plans. Offers invited. Achieved a turnover of £1.7m in YE24, with an adjusted EBITDA of £206k. Turnover has increased by 16% between YE22 and YE24. Cultivated a 36-year relationship with a key client, which views the business as a benchmark in the industry. Works with 15 commercial clients, most of which provide regular repeat business, as well as private domestic clients. Clients operate across a range of industries, including construction corporate, hospitality, retail, and parking management. Utilises in-house state-of-the-art Matterport 360° technology. Is an active member of the ECA. Established and experienced team, including an in-house CAD designer and second-tier management that can remain post-sale. Recruited a dedicated health and safety advisor, minimising reliance on third-parties.
Electrical service company
The company provides an extensive range of electrical services, including all domestic, commercial and industrial design and installations, maintenance, testing & inspections, EV car chargers and LV jointing. The business offers a full design on projects for local authorities, universities & colleges, locally places horse racing industry businesses and private companies throughout the whole of East Anglia and beyond. The company has built a wide-ranging and robust client base in the private sector to include local authorities and commercial companies. The company is offered for sale to facilitate retirement plans. ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 accredited. UVDB verify, empowered by Achilles. NICEIC approved contractor. Constructionline Gold member. Skilled and experienced in-house workforce comprising BS7671 18th Edition Electrical Engineers, LV Jointers and Jointers Mates, in-house H&S Department, Qualified Dig & Reinstatement teams, with a strong second tier management in place. Ongoing contract secured with a prominent, national energy provider. Operates from properties owned by the shareholders and leased to the business; the properties can be included in the sale. Consolidated turnover of over £2.8m achieved in YE24. EBITDA of circa £565k achieved in the same year. Consistent gross profit margins in the last two years. Benefits from contracted work in place with multiple streams of recurring revenue. Offers invited.
Electrical Switchboard Manufacturer
Company overview The Company incorporated more than 40 years ago and has since developed a loyal and well-established UK wide customer base. The Company has consistently performed well and has a strong orderbook with expected turnover to deliver c£3.2m in FY2023. The Company is a provider of custom designed and manufactured electrical switchboards for industrial and commercial use. A bespoke service is provided to each client and project, ensuring the product design, manufacture and installation fits the needs and specification requirements of the business. The Company has an efficient internal operating system and has developed into a turnkey business. There is a robust 2nd tier management team in place that can independently run the business. Location & operations The Company is based in the North of England but supplies nationwide. Customer base The Company has a broad range of loyal customers with repeat orders. The customer base is spread across public & private sectors including construction & distribution industries. Financials The historical results of the Company have demonstrated strong revenues and profits, however, the Company expect a dip in performance in FY2022 as a result of delays in projects affected by external factors. The Company has secured a pipeline of work for the next two years to ensure it is back on track to deliver and exceed historic profit levels. Turnover is forecast to more than double in FY2023 due to the quantity of orders received from their wide customer base. Services The Company offers their customers support and advice for their required products up front to ensure that the customer receives the best product for their needs. The Company offers a range of products including: Low voltage electrical switchboards, Low voltage switchgear, Motor control centres, Splitter panels, Package substations, Panel boards and sub-distribution. Covid-19 update The Company initially had limited access to customer sites as a result of the CV-19 shutdown. However, projects had quickly returned as clients used the time for maintenance work. Reason for sale The Vendors have now reached a stage where they are looking to enjoy their free time and pursue other interests outside the Company. They are happy to offer a suitable handover period to any acquirer to ensure that the heritage, legacy and quality is preserved.
Electrical testing services provider
The company offers electrical compliance services, ensuring that all types of electrical work are certified to meet legal and insurance requirements. The business offers a full suite of services, including EICR testing, initial verification, portable appliance testing, emergency lighting, thermal imaging, and remedial works. Core services are delivered by qualified professionals in line with regulations set by governing bodies, providing essential compliance testing across a wide range of industries. The company is offered for sale to facilitate further growth under the impetus of new ownership. 90% of income comes from contracted agreements. Strong and dependable revenue stream supported by legal and insurance-driven requirements, enabling multiple streams of stable revenue unaffected by economic downturns. Established client base comprising private sector organisations and local authorities, with some relationships spanning more than 16 years. Clients are based across Scotland, England, and Wales. Scalable business model and operation infrastructure in place for immediate recruitment and growth. Turnover of £1.2m achieved in YE25, with an adjusted EBITDA of £229k achieved in the same year. Projected turnover of £1.28m expected in YE26, rising to £1.54m in YE28. Consistent operating profit of circa 15% over the last two years, substantially above the industry standard. Offers invited.
Electrical wholesaler with high reputation and a varied range of loyal customers
Electrical wholesaler with high reputation and a varied range of loyal customers. Based in the North West Trading for over 37 years Retirement sale Good second tier management Owner willing to assist post sale if required Business overview Traditional in its operation Open 5 days per week Good location with quick access to the road networks Customers mainly Electrical Contractors with a busy trade counter Leasehold property
EMPLOYMENT AGENCY SPECIALISING IN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
Current Turnover (est): £8 million Gross Profit (est): £1.24 million Adj EbTDA (est): £450,000-500,000 NAV: £455,000 Asking price: £2,200,000 KEY FEATURES: • Specialists in the provision of temporary and permanent staff to the construction and trades and labour industries. • Regular active client base of over 150 billing clients • Strong management team capable of managing the business divorced from the ownership. • Excellent growth and expansion opportunities. • Easily relocatable. COMPANY COMPOSITION: Incorporated in 2007 and started trading in August 2013, the entire Issued Share capital in the Company is split equally between two owners. COMPANY ACTIVITIES: Established 9 years ago, by the current owners of the business, one of whom, having been involved in senior recruitment positions in the construction industry had direct experience of the problems in finding good quality temporary staff, the Company has rapidly become one of the leading specialist employment agencies operating in the industry. It is widely recognised for supplying the best temporary and permanent staff to the construction and trades and labour industry throughout London, South East and across the UK. The company has built an envious active client list of over 150 clients with an outstanding reputation in the construction industry. The senior management team at the Company with its experience of working in the sector for many years understands the unique demands of the industry and appreciates how important a reliable and well-trained team is to the smooth running and efficiency of a building site. Appreciating that building sites operate to tight deadlines the management staff of the Company, are also available 24/7 – able to find the very best staff at very short notice. With such high levels of service, Clients are loyal to the Company with many having worked with the business since inception. Staff in turn, whilst temporary, also stay loyal to the Company, attracted by the opportunity to work for a good, well run business offering excellent pay and conditions. SECTOR/CLIENT PROFILE: Operating throughout London the South East ,and across the UK, the Company is an active supplier to over 150 clients nationally. BUSINESS SOURCE: Already benefitting from high levels of awareness within the construction industry, the business has little need of heavy investment in marketing and advertising. The Company undertakes direct email campaigns to selected target companies in addition to highly effective targeted tele-sales promotions. The business has a very well designed, informative and easy to navigate website which performs very well in all the major search engines for all appropriate search terms. This also acts as a very effective recruitment channel – supported by a high level of candidate referrals and job site recruitment campaigns across various online portals. But by far the most effective form of marketing for the business – either to attract clients or staff comes from the strong word of mouth recommendations that the Company enjoys: testimony to the high levels of service it provides and the excellent positions it can offer to those wishing to work within the industry. GROWTH POTENTIAL: • Additional Branches: Currently only one operating office in Kent, additional branches would help develop specific growth in other areas. • Additional Sectors: Some small work undertaken in Waste & Recycling, this is an area that can be expanded and couples nicely with the trades and labour sector. • Permanent Recruitment: Small amount of permanent work undertaken; this can be developed to offer a wider, broader service to clients. • Geographical expansion: Currently operating primarily within the London, Kent and UK areas, there is ample scope to expand the geographical coverage into other cities throughout the United Kingdom. STAFF SUMMARY: One of the owners, named as Managing Director, takes no part in the day-to-day operation of the Business which is in the hands of the other owner, operating as Construction Director, supported by an billing Recruitment Manager and 5 Account Managers all of whom run their departments and are paid a base salary and performance percentage. The current working Director is fully prepared to remain in post following a sale. The working Directors’ main asset is the ability to train and motivate sales personnel to perform at the highest level and produce 360 billing consultants. Testimony to this is that all Managers and Accounts Manager had no previous recruitment experience prior to working with the business. The Company regularly employs between 200 and 230 temporary workers at any one time, rising to between 240 and 260 at peak times. Full financial statements are available upon request, pending authorisation from our Clients. PREMISES: The Company currently operates from serviced offices in Kent, with 2 years remaining on their lease with the option to extend. The premises is predominantly office accommodation at an annual rent of £18,000 p.a, the business is easily re-locatable. TRAINING AND HANDOVER: The current owners will provide full business familiarisation, training and handover to ensure a smooth transfer of the business to new Owners. The existing working Director is willing to remain in situ post-sale subject to suitable terms. REASON FOR SALE: The non-working owner wishes to pursue other business interests. ASKING PRICE: The Asking Price of £2,200,000 is for a sale of 100% of the Issued Share Capital in the limited company, the Company, based on a Balance Sheet of £455,000 (there will be a £ for £ adjustment to the final price to reflect any movement away from this figure).