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Long-established hardware retail company with more than two decades of experience offering an extensive range of household hardware products such as tools and supplies for decorating DIY and gardening as well as electrical appliances cookware lighting & heating outdoor furniture and seasonal goods. In addition the company also provides several complementary services such as carpet cleaning key cutting watch repairs and watch battery replacements. The company operates from two retail stores in the South of England and also boasts a presence on various ecommerce marketplaces such as eBay and Amazon with online operations underpinned by its own website.

Independent Distributor and Supplier of LPG Gas. Offering a range of domestic commercial vehicle gas products and services.

Highly accredited roofing contractor specialising in the supply and installation of a comprehensive range of flat roofing systems for projects across the residential commercial education and public health sectors. Drawing on its unparalleled industry expertise and excellent supply network the company offers a variety of products and tailored solutions including product supply maintenance services roof installations repairs and replacements to a B2B client base.

Project Platform represents an opportunity to acquire 100% of the share capital of a long-established scaffolding contractor located in the North of England. Platform offers scaffolding solutions for a wide range of public and private sector customers across the North of England. The company is able to offer specialist scaffolding solutions for complex projects and specialises in the restoration market. Platform is operated by a thoroughly trained team of 36 employees including directors. The directors have been preparing for a sale process by recruiting additional members of staff to take over their responsibilities. The Company is now in a position where the majority of its directors can hand over the business and retire, without affecting performance.

Well-established UK distributor specialising in the supply of high quality indoor outdoor and educational games as well as bike accessories scooters maps and globes. The company holds exclusive distribution rights in the UK and Ireland for several reputable European brands in the marketplace with many supplier relationships in place for more than a decade. The company primarily supplies to a robust network of clients encompassing leading retailers and resellers operating nationwide. Within the past 24 months the company has also launched its Amazon Seller Central platform to develop its direct B2C sales channels and diversify its target markets.

The company provides cleaning services across warehouses, serviced offices and within commercial / residential communal areas. The solutions also include window, carpet and upholstery cleaning; grounds and hard floor maintenance; and other services. The company has a strong brand in the area; it has a solid reputation and has been successfully trading for almost 50 years. The company’s cleans range from two hours to over 100 hours per week, demonstrating the scalability of its activities. Our clients are offering the business for sale to facilitate their retirement plans. Offers invited. Key Highlights - Accredited by SafeContractor. - Works across sectors such as property management, professional services, manufacturing, engineering and technology. - More than 24% of client relationships have been retained for 15+ years. - Strong second-tier management and cleaning personnel in place. Operates from leasehold serviced offices. - Ideally placed to capitalise on ongoing commercial developments within its operational area. Financial Highlights - Generated a YE23 turnover of £1.17m, with a gross profit margin of 40% and an EBITDA of £183k. - Eight-month YE24 management figures showing a turnover of £768k. - All clients are retained on long-term agreements or formal signed contracts. - Boasts a steady pipeline of cleaning work. Currently new contracts totalling 40 hours a week commencing in September 2024. Two tenders awaiting replies. There is a contract agreed and due to start in March 2025.

• Long established business, comprising hair salons and luxury spa facilities. • It operates at the premium end of its market, offering a complete range of high-quality hairdressing services and health and beauty treatments to a discerning and loyal client base. • The business is an authorised retail partner with a leading global provider in hair and beauty products. • Based in the South-West of England and situated in prime town centre positions serving a high net-worth local demographic. • Consolidated turnover at YE Oct ’21 c£785k (Covid affected) with adjusted EBITDA around £226k. The business has recovered well from the impact of the pandemic and month-on-month is currently trading at or above pre-Covid levels.

High-end bespoke fine joinery and furniture manufacturer specialising in the design and production of luxury interiors for exceptional residential properties and super-yachts globally. The company provides a turnkey service with an in-house infrastructure to coordinate the design manufacture supply & installation across all projects. Wholly bespoke service offering boasting a team of remarkably skilled and passionate designers and makers crafting memorable client experiences with several decades of industry heritage at the highest level in kitchens libraries studies cinemas bedrooms dressing rooms bathrooms and dining rooms.

Supplies thousands of machine tools & engineering products to customers in Northern Ireland (NI) & Republic of Ireland (ROI) as well as providing expert advice on machining processes & product suitability.

Lifts & relocates high-value machinery moving all types of machinery & equipment from single machines to complete factories. Operates across a range of sectors including engineering aerospace pharmaceutical food & drink and print & packaging.

The company is a well-regarded provider of property maintenance solutions for social housing, with specialist services in the treatment of mould and damp hazards. Services offered by the business range from minor works, such as mould washes, to full refurbishments, including plumbing, electrical work, joinery, and decorating. Since its establishment, the company has worked closely with local authorities, occupational therapists, and consultant practitioners to provide accessibility adaptions. Our clients are now offering the business for sale to facilitate further development under the impetus of new ownership. Offers invited. Generated a turnover of £719k in YE23, with an adjusted EBITDA of £62k. Maintained a profit margin of 77% in the same year, obtaining £554k in gross profit. Achieved a turnover in excess of £1m in YE24. Received approved contractor status with a leading advisory body, as well as multiple industry accreditations from CHAS and Constructionline. Secured a two-year rolling contract with a prominent local authority, generating reliable recurring revenue. Obtains a minimum of 325 maintenance projects per year. Operates from two leasehold premises; however, the business is offered as a fully relocatable opportunity. Significant potential to capitalise on existing relationships to pursue geographical growth.

The business specialises in the distribution of competitively priced, durable workwear and leisure wear garments in many styles, fabrics, colours, and sizes. The company operates on a B2B wholesale basis primarily within the UK, supplying organisations across many sectors, including leisure, healthcare, logistics, and hospitality. The business is ideally placed to facilitate further expansion due to its strong relationships with major suppliers and long-standing relationships with its customers. The company is now being offered for sale to facilitate our client’s retirement plans. Our client is open to all types of structured offers, subject to negotiation. Offers invited. Turnover in excess of £2.8m with an adjusted EBITDA of circa £208k in YE23. Shareholder funds in excess of £2m in YE23. 40% increase in turnover from YE21 to YE23. Operating within a global workwear market set to increase at a CAGR of 4.3% through to 2031. Similar UK businesses have successfully achieved turnovers of £10m–£50m. Strong relationships with major suppliers which span 32 years. Multiple customer relationships in excess of 25 years. Operates from premises leased from holding company. Abides by strict ethical and environmental codes to ensure the highest standards are met. Expanding customer base from existing B2B to B2C using third party retail and social media platforms. Great potential to expand its operations further into Europe, with the European workwear market currently valued at $19.5b.

Provider of managed IT & cyber security services to a range of clients largely based in the automotive sector. Services include web hosting cloud migration communications setup & cyber security strategies.

Location: Surrey Asking price: £2,000,000 + SAV Business highlights include: Turnover c. £1,800,000 per annum (2021 accounts) Gross Profit c. £850,000 (2021 accounts) Adjusted EBIT c. £480,000 (Before Directors’ drawings) (2021 accounts) Net Asset Value c. £282,000 (2021 accounts) Established over 12 years Top quality proprietary & imported products Products conform to BSEN12195-2:2001 Responsible environmental practices Long serving knowledgeable workforce Made to order products Manufacture and b2b direct sales Superb reputation Website with online specification & ordering Business Profile: Formed in 2010, this business manufactures, sources, imports and supplies a wide range of high quality ratchet straps, slings and accessories for the haulage industry, where load management and load safety is vital. This opportunity combines two entities managed by two partners, where one business is responsible for online sales and the second business manages face-to-face sales throughout the UK. The financials here are consolidated though offers will be considered for the separate companies if desired. Circa 20% of current turnover is attributed to offline sales. From its start the business has had a strong focus on the quality of manufacture of its products, has listened to its customers in the development and supply of new products and remained competitive with online commerce and the introduction of a web-based design/specification & purchase facility available to all prospective customers via its website. All products are manufactured to strict BSEN12195-2:2001 standards and are available in many sizes for all load sizes. Other lifting equipment; lifting chains and slings are supplied and manufactured to equally stringent and demanding standards. A key factor in the ongoing success of this company is its strong relationship with staff who have been with the company for many years, combined with strong supplier relationships and in-house manufacturing makes this business robust in managing cost and price. The business has grown consistently and is now considered to be one of the most trusted and reliable suppliers for its range of products, throught the UK and has in excess of 27,000x customers returning on a regular basis. This business would appeal to those seeking a well-established enterprise with a proven methodology and a steady, consistent pattern of sales and growth, a consistently strong order book with opportunities for future growth. Equipment: The company has invested in a good level of necessary plant and equipment in order to satisfy its very high standards of service and product quality. The business utilises Xero accounting software to run the administrative functions of the business together with databases for all customer and client details. Customer Service: The business is committed to a prompt, friendly service, reliability, convenient hours, and reasonable and competitive prices. In providing a high quality product, service and expertise, the business represents excellent value, based on sound advice, honesty and integrity. Most orders are placed through the company’s online facility, picked & packed in their large storage facility and shipped within hours. Special orders are manufactured and supplied by agreed timescales. Key Strengths: • Honesty and Integrity • Maintainable profitability • Strong customer relationships • Reliable team and staff • Problem solving • Quality control • Complete turnkey operation • Good level of plant and equipment Key Opportunities: There is a lot of growth to be gained and it is believed that significant opportunities remain with increasing in-house manufactured products and diversifying the product portfolio, there is also the potential to increase the online presence and market share. Face to face direct sales remains a profitable part of the company’s operations and is managed from the main premises in Surrey, this could be developed with the introduction of regional managers, developing a more consistent, resident presence around the UK. Advertising and Marketing: The business engages in active SEO online marketing and benefits from strong referrals and recurring business from satisfied customers. The business has an excellent company website that attractively presents the high quality products on offer and provides for online ordering. Employees: The owners run the business ably supported by a 3x staff on site and it should be noted that staff have been working with the company for many years. They understand the company’s quality approach and work to the very stringent standards this business expects and delivers on a consistent basis. Total Employees are as follows 1 x Administrative and customer relations 1 x Warehouse operative 1 x self-employed Fitters Premises: The premises comprise: 1. 2x storey frontage with full height access 2. Warehouse & storage, kitchenette, male & female WC’s 3. Small factory space within total premises area of circa 3,000 square feet 4. Sales & Accounts office 5. Large yard with turning area and parking The premises is covered by CCTV. There are secure shutters, passcode security gates and the building is alarmed. Mains services are connected with Gas, Electricity and Broadband. The current lease is on a flexible basis. Rent & rates are currently circa £29,000 per annum with. Business Hours: Monday – Friday: 9.00 am – 5.00 pm Financial Information: The business is being offered for sale on a going concern basis: all financial discussions will take place directly between the vendor and all interested parties under the auspices of Turner Butler. From 2021 accounts: Turnover c. £1,800,000 per annum Gross Profit c. £850,000 Adjusted EBIT c. £480,000 (Before Directors’ drawings) Net Asset Value c. £282,000 Reason for Sale: The vendors believe that they have taken the business as far as they can and wish to follow other areas of interest. Support and Training: The owners are happy to provide support and training for a negotiated period of time. Asking Price: The Asking Price of £2,000,000 + SAV, is for 100% of the issued capital of the company, assuming Net Assets of circa £281,000 on completion (calculated on a zero cash-zero debt basis). The final selling price will have a £1 for £1 adjustment for any rise or fall in this benchmark circa Net Asset figure of £281,000 at completion.

A family-owned business with six decades experience specialising in the design & production of non-ferrous ingot casting and stacking plantation. UK based, with agents in 4 major international territories. The business operates from a purpose built 2.7 acre site , with a 26,000 sqft facility with significant expansion potential, where they provide a full turnkey service offering along with end user training. The business design and manufacture high capacity, high output machinery used for the casting and stacking of non-ferrous metal ingots, such as aluminium, zinc and lead. Stacking machinery produced which stacks in ingot/slab form are programmable to stack ingots in varying configurations, with output capacities reaching upwards of 2,000 ingots per hour. Gravity die casting equipment produced have applications in several industries. The equipment is bespoke to meet the client specification, whether designed in a rotary or inline configuration. Alongside the main offering, ancillary equipment is also produced for cooling, weighing, strapping and marking of ingots after casting. The cutting-edge processes used in the manufacturing are IP protected allowing the business to maintain its competitive edge.

Manufactures & installs aluminium extrusion & stainless-steel products including balconies & balustrades modular aluminium decking & support systems for bathrooms. Operates internationally from its in-house manufacturing facility for a client base that consists of main contractors distributors OEMs & direct to end-users.

Manufacturer & wholesaler of Italian-style ice cream & frozen desserts. Products are sold wholesale to cafes ice cream parlours ice cream vans restaurants frozen food wholesalers cash & carry businesses convenience stores & by franchised ice cream parlours.

The group is a manufacturer and distributor of a wide range of UK EC-ID registered, best-selling, trusted brands of e-liquids, for which it holds the recipe IP. The group operates both B2B and B2C, via its South East England-based bricks and mortar store and e-commerce website. The group provides contract packing services, which enables its customers to create a range that the group wholesales and provides a margin, shifting any initial risk and marketing responsibilities of releasing a new range to the customer. The group is now being offered for sale to enable our clients to realise the assured value of the businesses that they have built. Our clients are open to all types of structured deals subject to terms. Offers invited. Key Highlights - Has a number of well-established brands within a difficult to penetrate sector. - Has over 1k customers subscribed to its mailing list and more than 3k online customer accounts. - Staff member identified that could take on a more managerial role, post-sale, to assist a new owner with daily operations and business development. - Has enough ranges to enable it to open stores across the UK just through utilising the stock in its own warehouse, whilst also benefitting from exceptional margins. - Investing in the recruitment of more sales staff would grow the company’s B2B customer base and enable it to explore international exhibitions to gain more of that market. Financial Highlights - Turnover of £2.7m achieved in YE23, with an EBITDA of £390k. - Outturn for YE24 of £2.8m, with an EBITDA of £320k.

• Long established business with over 20 years’ experience in the manufacture of specialist Motor Sport tyres. • Tyre production currently outsourced to leading European tyre manufacturer. The company have invested in a wide range of high-quality tyre moulds to meet specialist needs of Motor Sport industry. • Principal sales via network of specialist Motor Sport tyre distributors. The company attends many Motor Sport events which provides great opportunities for promoting sales and PR. Some export sales. • Based in Mid Wales with 15,000 sq ft factory available for lease or sale. • Small highly professional management team. • Turnover c. £650k with an adjusted profits of c. £144k.

The company provides clients with complete turnkey installation projects, including the design and manufacturing of automated gates and associated products. Maintenance and repair breakdown services are also offered by the company for all of its provided products. The company has secured approximately 550 service contracts, bringing in an annual renewal value of circa £160k, including additional repair and breakdown works. The company operates from leasehold premises. Our clients are now offering the business for sale to facilitate further growth and their retirement plans. Offers invited. Generated a turnover of £2.1m in YE23, with an adjusted EBITDA of £111k Strong forward order book, worth circa £421k, with additional installation and services quotes worth a total value of circa £1.8m. Provides bespoke services offering high-quality wood or metal gates and automation equipment. Offers two-year guarantee on maintenance and repair services. Skilled second-tier management team has been assembled, including Manufacturers, Engineers, Surveyors, and CGI experts who are capable of running the business. Operates across multiple market sectors, including property development, schools, agriculture, commercial, and residential, with growing sales in trade. Holds accreditation with multiple industry-leading organisations. Recent investments in manufacturing and staff training provide a platform for future growth.