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Specialist Plant and Equipment Hire
The company has been in operation for over 80 years and has established strong business relationships with clients and suppliers through its reputation of being a reliable and flexible contractor. The business offers a wide variety of machinery, including diggers and telehandlers, and also undertakes a small amount of groundwork for trusted clients. The company holds a number of accreditations and is a member of the UK’s biggest associations, such as CPA, an organisation whose members provide 85% of all hired plant to the UK construction industry. The shareholder is selling the business in order to facilitate his retirement plans. Offers invited. Key Highlights - Extensive asset register to be included in the sale, totalling £1.6m. - Clients include the construction industry, house builders and civil engineers. - Sales remit includes all areas of Yorkshire, Lancashire and Cheshire, as well as travelling to other areas of the UK when required. - Strong client relationships ensure repeat business on a regular basis. - Current employees, who are fully qualified and experienced, to retain their positions. - Operates from 1.25-acre freehold premises. The shareholder is willing to discuss including the premises in the sale. Financial Highlights - YE23 turnover of circa £1.9m with an adjusted EBITDA of £527k. - Turnover has been in excess of £1m for the previous four financial years.
Specialist plastic bottle manufacturer
The business is a blow moulding specialist providing the manufacture of plastic bottles, primarily for cleaning, chemical, and medical products. The company caters to the varying packaging needs of a wide range of commercial clients, utilising high-quality blow moulding machines and silk screen printing methods to offer bespoke branded products, as well as offering clients bottles from its own proprietary moulds. The business has been in operation for over 50 years, and has an established reputation for offering both large-scale production and short runs for an array of industrial, medical, retail, and event requirements. Currently offers its services to circa 100 clients, almost all of which provide ongoing,reliable revenue. The business has cleared the sector’s high barrier for entry by investing in the infrastructure and machinery to facilitate its niche offering. Supplied branded water bottles for prestigious events such as the London Olympics,Tour de France, and the Commonwealth Games. Many long-term relationships with its clients, the longest of which has lasted over 20 years. Second tier management in place that can run the business on a day-to-day basis. Substantial room for growth by investing in marketing and an e-commerce platform, as the business has maintained continued growth with minimal marketing expenditure. YE24 turnover of £1.6m with an adjusted EBITDA of circa £523k. Turnover has increased by 17% between YE23 and YE24. Our clients are offering the business for sale to facilitate retirement plans. Offers invited.
SPECIALIST PRECISION METAL FABRICATION SUBCONTRACTOR
The business specialises in offering a range of precision metal fabrication solutions, including CNC punching, presswork, and tube bending, alongside welding, laser cutting, and finishing services. Operating on a B2B basis within the East of England, the company supplies organisations across a plethora of sectors, including automotive, public buildings, food and drink, and agriculture. The business is well positioned to facilitate additional growth due to its strong local reputation, extensive in-house capabilities, and its established client network. The company is now being offered for sale to facilitate our client’s lifestyle changes. Our client is open to all types of structured offers, subject to negotiation. Offers invited. YE24 turnover of £904k, with a gross profit of circa £183k. YE23 turnover of £1.1m, with a gross profit of £334k. Shareholder funds in excess of £1m from YE21 to YE24. Operating in a stable market, set to expand at a CAGR of 2.3% through to 2029. Benefits from 18 active clients, all of which provide repeat business and reliable streams of revenue. Multiple client relationships span more than two decades. Existing internal succession plans in place. ISO 9001 and UKAS accredited. Operates from freehold premises with a market value of £1.2m which can be included in the sale.
SPECIALIST PROMOTIONAL MERCHANDISE DESIGN AND DISTRIBUTION
The business specialises in designing, sourcing, and distributing promotional merchandise for its clients, while upholding the highest standards of environmental and ethical practices. The company operates on a B2B basis across the UK and Europe, providing its services to organisations across many sectors, such as social media, technology, and manufacturing. The business is ideally placed to facilitate further growth due to its strong client relationships and multiple accreditations, highlighting its commitment to quality. The company is being offered for sale to facilitate the managing director’s retirement plans. Our clients are open to all types of structured offers, subject to negotiation. Offers invited. Turnover of circa £784k, with an adjusted EBITDA of £160k in YE24. 11% increase in turnover from YE22 to YE24. Operating within a successful market, which is set to experience year-on-year growth of 12.4%. Benefits from 52 active clients, 95% of which provide repeat business and reliable streams of revenue. Operates from leasehold premises. ISO 9001 and 14001 accredited. Relationships with multiple clients span more than a decade.
SPECIALIST PROPS HIRE BUSINESS
• This is a well-established and market leading specialist props hire business which provides an extensive range of props to the creative industries. • The business also offers other ancillary services that compliment the main activity, which have become integral to the business’s overall proposition. • It is based in the London area, from fit-for-purpose trading facilities that work well for its customers. • It has an excellent reputation for produce knowledge and service and benefits from a high level of repeat business as a result. • The business has achieved a consistent level of financial performance over the last few years. Revenues at YE June ’23 c£680k with adjusted EBITDA around £160k. Forecasts based on the current year’s trading indicate an uplift in sales to c£750k and adjusted EBITDA c£180k. • The current owners are willing to remain and work with new ownership for a suitable period post completion.
Specialist provider of bioscience laboratories
The Company is one of the UK’s leading providers of technical and regulatory advice for the design, construction and operation of Life Science and Healthcare facilities for leading Universities, Government Institutions and the NHS. Typical projects range from Cell & Gene Therapy to Aseptic Pharma Units (GMP) Biocontainment (ACDP) and Biomedical facilities (ASPA). Founded in 2012 the Company has established an enviable track record and its experience and reputation is trusted by leading institutions globally. Building on the directors’ extensive experience and industry standing the company has developed a capable in-house team supported by quality assured systems and processes to deliver market leading performance. Over 50 active blue-chip clients, 60% of whom provide reliable, repeat business. Experienced professional workforce including field service, providing a wealth of in-house expertise with high staff retention. Pipeline of current projects in the pipeline to the value of £2.5m from June 2024 to EO March 2027. Life Sciences & Healthcare sectors are set for significant growth in the UK & Internationally with new build, refurb and replacement facilities. Significant opportunity to develop leadership position in each sector including nascent CGT (Cell & Gene Therapy) market. YE24 turnover of £1.2m with an adjusted EBITDA of £72k. Average gross profit margin of 31% over the last three years. Our clients are now offering the business for sale to facilitate further growth under the impetus of new ownership. Offers invited.
Specialist Provider of Energy Consultancy and Services
The company is a specialist energy, sustainability, net zero, and facility and asset management consultancy and service provider, operating nationally. The company works closely with its clients to design and deliver solutions that reduce energy consumption, measure organisations’ environmental impact, and assist them with their net zero initiatives and goals. The company also provides data solutions, with several in-house developed software solutions that secure repeat custom for the business through licenses. Offering a practical, end-to-end service, the company has developed a large, loyal client base through providing bespoke solutions, maintaining integrity, and providing consistent, high-quality outputs. Our clients are now offering the company for sale to facilitate their retirement plans. Offers invited. Key Highlights - Has served over 100 clients in the past two years, most of which have provided repeat business and many of which are blue-chip organisations. - Established long-term client relationships via three- and four-year contracts and Frameworks. - Awarded B Corporation status and has held ISO 9001 certification for over two decades. - Strong second-tier management team in place that can undertake daily operations and drive growth independently. - Fully relocatable opportunity. - Key areas for development include project implementation and licenses relating to the new software tool, as well as establishing a wider, international client base. Financial Highlights - Turnover of £1.8m for YE24, with an adjusted EBITDA of circa £390k achieved in the same year. - Turnover of £1.3m expected for YE25, with an adjusted EBITDA of £144k.
Specialist provider of industrial cleaning services
The company provides specialist cleaning services and maintenance of industrial equipment worldwide. The business’s services include UHP, HP, ultra-sonic, and chemical cleaning and maintenance solutions. The company has cultivated strong rapport with prominent blue-chip organisations across the UK, Malaysia, Norway, and various other parts of the world, and benefits from high client retention rates. Our clients are offering the business for sale to facilitate their retirement plans. Offers invited. Generated a turnover of £1.3m in YE23, with an adjusted EBITDA of £700k. Secured a strong project pipeline for YE24 and YE25, with ongoing work for worldwide clients, worth a collective total of £1m. Renewed a three-year contract with a Malaysian client, as its exclusive cleaner of critical equipment. Currently works with 14 active clients, all of which provide business on a regular basis. Built strong relationships with global partners for the hire and supply of required equipment. Operates from shareholder-owned premises, which can be included in the sale on a leasehold basis; however, the business is not reliant on its current site and can be relocated. In the process of securing a 5-year contract with a new client in Malaysia.
Specialist provider of landscaping materials and complementary services
The company is a provider of high-quality landscaping materials, including turf, topsoil, compost, decorative gravel, and building aggregates. To complement its core services, the business also offers specialist services in concrete mixing, with state-of-the-art mixers and grab hire services that utilise 16.5-tonne vehicles to remove construction debris, topsoil, and clay. Ensuring that materials are delivered on time and to the required site, the company has assembled a fleet of crane-equipped vehicles. Our clients are now offering the business for sale to aid retirement plans. Offers invited. Generated a turnover of in excess of £1.2m in YE24, with an adjusted EBITDA of £372k. Maintained an operating profit margin of circa 20%. Cultivated strong relationships with 80 clients, all of which provide ongoing business. Generates 60% of sales via new clients. Maintained key relationships for up to 25 years. Established a successful e-commerce platform, which boasts a conversion rate of 4.1%. Has over 10,000 active customer accounts and typically receives an average of 21,000 visitors per month. Has a state-of-the-art soil screening plant, enabling it to recycle topsoil. Offered as a fully relocatable opportunity.
Specialist Reinstatement Services Provider Offering Backfill Operations to the Power Gas and Water Utilities and Construction sectors in East Anglia London and South-East England.
Specialist Reinstatement Services Provider offering Backfill Operations to the Power Gas and Water Utilities and Construction sectors in East Anglia London and South-East England. The company is a Tier 1 Contractor for UK Power Networks and Cadent Gas and holds several other prestigious client contracts with enviable blue-chip clients.
SPECIALIST REMOVALS AND STORAGE BUSINESS
• This is a long-established family-owned removals business, which has developed a strong reputation for both domestic and commercial removals. • The business is based in the South-East and has the knowledge and experience to handle all types of UK and international removals work. • As well as removals, the business provides other ancillary services, including container storage and shipping. • It trades from a well-located main warehouse/office facility, which provides excellent transport links to the motorway network and crossings into mainland Europe. • The business operates a fleet of vehicles, comprised of trucks and vans, which meets the current needs of the business. • It currently employs around 20 staff, the majority of which are full-time. • The business has delivered a consistent level of financial performance over the last few years. The outturn for its FYE 31/03/24 is anticipated to be down on previous years due to external factors that have impacted the UK housing market however, despite these, the adjusted EBITDA is expected to be c£130k.
Specialist removals, storage and shipping provider
Utilising its fleet of special-purpose LGVs and vans, the company offers UK and international domestic and business removals; short- and long-term storage solutions, including self-storage facilities; UK-wide collections and deliveries for single and multiple items; international freight forwarding; and national and overseas shipping from exhibitions. The company has established a particular prominence within the art and antiques market, underpinned by the significant levels of in-house expertise required to pack and transport large, high-value and / or fragile pieces. The business secures 58% of its revenue through export activities across Europe, North America and the rest of the world, with the remainder procured via UK-based removals, storage and multi-drop transport. Our clients are now offering the company for sale to facilitate their retirement plans. Offers invited. Key Highlights - Works with a large international network of clients, which includes private individuals and sectors such as removals, interior design, art and antiques. - Second-tier managers effectively oversee day-to-day operations with minimal input from the shareholders. - Workforce includes multi-skilled removals operatives who possess LGV Class 1 licences and client-facing / team leadership skills. - Operates from substantial leasehold premises. The centralised location provides easy access to the UK’s motorway network, as well as ports and airports to facilitate overseas shipping. Financial Highlights - Generated a YE23 turnover of £2.1m, with an adjusted EBITDA of circa £792k. - Approximately 75% of clients reappoint the business for ongoing projects and repeat work. - No individual client attributes to more than 4% of the annual revenue. Up to 96% of clients each only represent less than 0.5% of the turnover. - Holds a vast asset register worth approximately £460k.
SPECIALIST ROOFING CONTRACTOR
The business specialises in providing a variety of roofing solutions, including repairs, maintenance, re-roofing, and the supply and installation of roofs, fascias, soffits, and guttering. The company operates on a B2B basis across North West England and north Wales, providing its services to organisations in the construction industry. The business is ideally placed to facilitate additional growth due to its well-established contracted relationships with many organisations in the construction industry as well as its commitment to safety and quality, demonstrated by its multiple accreditations. The company is being offered for sale to facilitate the director’s retirement plans. Our clients are open to all types of structured offers, subject to negotiation. Offers invited. Turnover of circa £3.3m, with an adjusted EBITDA of £425k in YE24. 14% increase in gross profit from YE21 to YE24. Operating within a stable UK market, which is set to expand at a CAGR of 3.1% through to 2029. Pipeline in place with a value of circa £5.8m. Benefits from circa 12 active B2B clients, all of which provide repeat business and reliable streams of revenue. SMAS and CHAS accredited, Armour Plan and Fatra approved, and NFRC member. Operates from leasehold premises.
Specialist support provider
The company operates a welcoming, accessible space, which offers commissioned support through fun, engaging sessions and life skills classes for children and adults living with learning disabilities. A second entity supports people with learning difficulties and other disabilities, focusing on progression and employability through social activities. A person-centred approach across all operations has played a major role in the retention of contracts with local authorities, NHS services and other clients. Our clients are now offering the company for sale to facilitate their retirement plans. Offers invited. Key Highlights - Offers employability and life skills programmes. - Premises are equipped with various facilities, including sensory spaces, gaming consoles and a pool table; a fully licensed bar enhances the attendee experience. - Works with local authorities, healthcare providers, education settings, children’s services, and commercial / retail clients. - Proficient second-tier management team in place. - Ideally located leasehold premises facilitate service users’ accessibility. - Presents a model that can be replicated throughout the UK. Financial Highlights - Generated a YE23 turnover of £1.3m, with an adjusted EBITDA of circa £600k. - YE24 turnover of circa £2m. - Receives regular contracts from local authorities and other key clients, owing to the sustained need for its reliable support services. - Additional revenue generated through media production projects for clients in the TV and film industries.
Specialist technical training provider
The company specialises in the provision of high-quality technical training programmes. Utilising a skilled network of trainers, the business primarily delivers certified courses that enable delegates to attain coveted qualifications. The certified courses are complemented by in-house programmes that cover multiple disciplines, often acting as catalysts for learners to subsequently undertake the certified qualifications. Our clients are offering the company for sale to facilitate their semi-retirement plans. Offers invited. Key Highlights - Presents a business model that would be difficult for a new entrant to the market to replicate. - Operates internationally, providing sought-after training to clients within industries such as renewable energy, defence, oil and gas, food production, and processing. - Maintains long-term relationships with several entities, some of which span over 10 years. - Delivers courses at its training venue, online, and within clients’ sites. - Operates from leasehold premises. Financial Highlights - Generated a YE24 turnover of £542k, with an adjusted EBITDA of circa £190k. - Average adjusted EBITDA margin of 53% between YE20 and YE24. - Approximately 75% of clients reappoint the company for their training needs, particularly through renewal requirements. - Receives a steady stream of new engagements and returning clients, operating with a robust pipeline of bookings.
Specialist thermal insulation contractor
The company specialises in thermal insulation and trace heating solutions, installing and maintaining a wide array of insulation types, fire protection and weatherproof coverings. The business effectively works on many properties, including retail outlets, healthcare facilities, education and commercial premises, sports facilities, and residential accommodation. The company’s agreements with industry-leading manufacturers and distributors allow it to utilise high-quality materials at discounted rates. Our clients are now offering the business for sale to facilitate their relocation plans. Offers invited. Key Highlights - Multitude of accreditations, including SafeContractor, CSCS, SSSTS, PASMA , IPAF and IOSH. - Maintained close working relationships with clients of all sizes, including leading UK brand names. - Two clients present vast potential for lucrative projects. - Scalable workforce in place, facilitating the completion of evolving and complex project requirements. - Operates from leasehold premises that retain scope to accommodate a larger workforce. Financial Highlights - Generated a YE23 turnover of £650k, with an EBITDA of £114k. - 10-month YE24 management figures show the turnover and EBITDA increasing to £812k and £190k, respectively. - Approximately 70% of revenue is secured from existing relationships. - Some clients have been retained for more than six years, with a steady stream of upcoming projects securing reliable income.
Staffing Agency for Promotions and Events
Overview Offered for sale is a key provider of experienced promotional, event, and performance staff covering a variety of requirements in the UK, Europe, and further afield. With over a decade of experience, the company has built an extensive network of reliable, professional, and trained personnel, supported by a bespoke database and operational systems that ensure efficiency and scalability. This has led to an extensive client base, which has created steady and resilient revenue streams, ensuring that the business is well positioned for sustained growth and expansion. Our clients are now offering the business for sale to focus on other unrelated business interests. Offers invited. Key Highlights - Database of over 12,000 personnel, comprising actors, presenters, models, marshals and stewards, security, and other promotional and event staff. - Operates in an array of sectors, such as PR, media, the public sector, property, and retail. - Currently serves circa 900 clients. - 59% of sales derive from existing relationships, with the remaining 41% generated from new clients. - Dedicated and experienced second-tier management team in place. - Operates from leasehold office premises. Financial Highlights - YE24 management figures indicate a turnover of circa £2.1m. - Adjusted EBITDA of £274k achieved within the same year. - All income is received upfront, making the business cash rich and posing little risk.
Stockist and Distributor of Aerospace Chemical Items
The company is a specialist stockist and distributor of chemical supplies, such as oils, greases, lubricants, adhesives, cleaning agents, and paints, to the aerospace industry. The company prides itself on its outstanding customer service provision and in-depth industry knowledge and expertise, which has enabled it to establish a large, loyal client base, and several consignment accounts that provide reliable, repeat revenue. Our clients are now offering the company for sale to facilitate their retirement plans. Offers invited. Key Highlights - All products are sourced with full batch traceability from approved suppliers. - Longest customer relationships span the entire time that the company has been in operation. - Benefits from a wide-ranging international customer base, most of which provide ongoing, repeat orders. - Staff members in place that could take over the director’s role, post-sale, with minimal support, providing a turnkey acquisition opportunity. - Operates from leasehold premises. - Diversifying into other sectors, such as pharmaceuticals, agriculture, or construction, would provide growth opportunities. - Attending and exhibiting at more industry events, as well as developing the website to include the use of SEO and PPC, would facilitate growth. Financial Highlights - Turnover of £2m achieved in YE24, with an adjusted EBITDA of £172k. - Secure, repeat consignment account customers contribute 40% of overall revenue.
Strategic Growth Advisor / Expert in Global Health Insurance
The company specialises in advising on PMI globally and all adjacent services (assistance, telehealth, disease management). It identifies growth strategies both organic and inorganic and implements bespoke strategies for compliance, customer base growth, customer retention, and improved supplier contracts, amongst other areas. Priding itself on its exceptional levels of service, the company has retained a high level of repeat custom with over 40 clients, many of whom rank in the global top 20 in PMI and health services and over 60 expert associates situated around the globe. The business is now being offered for sale to facilitate the managing director’s retirement plans. Offers invited. Key Highlights - Benefits from a comprehensive command of the global healthcare market. - Benefits from a wide-ranging international client base, serving the IPMI, health services, and health provision sectors. - Key subcontracted regional leaders in the Middle East, India, Africa, Europe, and Asia. - Fully relocatable opportunity. - Ideal bolt-on acquisition for a synergistic organisation, such as one undertaking commercial due diligence or with a focus on the implementation of technology and IT in the IPMI sector in the world of international health. Financial Highlights - Management figures show a turnover of £590k in YE24, with an adjusted EBITDA of £145k. - Has a number of projects in the pipeline that have been valued up to £370k, with £120k EBITDA per annum expected moving forwards.
Street lighting installation and maintenance Provider
For sale is a provider of the electrical installation and maintenance of street lighting for the housebuilding sector. Operating for over three decades, the wider business has assembled a comprehensive service offering, including various residential and commercial security solutions, electrical rewiring and testing, fault finding, street lighting, and emergency flood lighting. As a result, the company has worked with civil engineers and housing developers for a wide range of projects; our clients are now offering the street lighting aspect of the business for sale, which accounts for circa 80% of overall annual revenue. The sale is offered to allow for further focus on each aspect of the company and encourage growth under the impetus of new ownership. Offers Invited. Generated a turnover of £842k in YE23, with an adjusted EBITDA of £152k. Operates within a buoyant market, which is anticipated to grow at a compound annual rate of 3.2% over the next five years to reach £15.9bn. Our clients have indicated that the business is currently working on over 30 new housing projects throughout Central Scotland. Works with 17 active clients, all of which provide reliable repeat business. Achieved approved supplier status with multiple Scottish councils. Received accreditation from NICEIC. Operates from leasehold premises. Significant potential to capitalise on Government-supported policies for the construction of new housing across the UK.