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Accountancy Practice - South East
Audit/ accountancy practice required in the Thames Valley/ South Buckinghamshire/ North Surrey/ Berkshire areas.
T/O: £400k+
Accountancy Practices - UK
Multi-partner accountancy practices urgently required in the South West of England.
T/O: up to £500k
Agency & Recruitment - UK
Any agency or recruitment company working in the Engineering, Industrial and/or Commercial market place located North of Peterborough. I would consider any size up to £5m turnover.
T/O: £5m
Air Conditioning - UK
Loooking for a company specialised in preferably both air-con design and installation. Location should be south of Nottingham/ Stoke line.
Airconditioning/ Refrigeration - North West
Air conditoning/ refrigeration/ building services/ facilities maintenance business wanted in Manchester or surrounding areas.
T/O: up to £1m
Airconditioning/ Refrigeration - South East
Air conditioning,/ refrigeration/ building services/ facilities maintenance business wanted in the South East of England.
T/O: up to £1m
All Sectors - UK
Looking to acquire businesses where the founders see potential to build their business further, but want out. We operate in all sectors, all over the UK and can make quick decisions.
T/O: £1.5m - £15m
All Service Companies - UK
We act for a large Indian company looking for UK back office/call centre companies. Any size or location.
T/O: Any
Any - UK
Cash buyers looking for profitable businesses, any type considered.
T/O: £500k - £2m
Any - UK
Looking to acquire trading businesses in Northern Ireland. Almost anything considered.
T/O: £1m+
Any - UK
We represent a private finance company which is poised and geared for the printing industry. We can offer a huge range of services such as : • Re-finance • New purchase • Sourcing equipment • Factoring • Stock finance • More importantly we can also introduce you to parties who would be interested in acquiring your company. (Please note that these facilities are available regardless of the financial position or status) If any of these are of interest please come back to me. Kind regards Cs Corporate Securities Tel: 07768 441445 Email: sales@corporate-securities.org www.corporate-securities.org
T/O: Any
Any Sector - UK
Privately owned investment group seeking expansion through acquisition in the UK. All sectors considered with particular emphasis on distribution, service and light manufacturing. Ideally businesses will have the following characteristics: established reputation, retainable staff, growth potential, cash generative and a broad client base.
T/O: £1m - £5m
Any Sector - North
Seeking Northern based companies experiencing cash flow difficulties and profitability issues requiring investment. Any sector considered.
T/O: £1m - £20m
Any Sector - North West
Two high-net worth individuals with significant commercial and financial experience in a wide range of sectors seek opportunities to invest equity and strategic expertise into established businesses with ambitious management who now wish to roll-out their businesses into multisite operations by acquisitive and organic growth. Businesses are likely to be North West based. Size and sector are not important but the following are of particular interest : retail, financial services, professional services, health / care related, leisure.
Any Sector - North West
Highly experienced buy-in candidates with significant available funds seek quality opportunities for business acquisitions. Ideal will be retirement sale where current owner values continued future development of the business and continuity of employment prospects. Businesses should be North West based, with stable earnings (EBIT £400k to £1m) and have established management team who are not overly reliant on the current owners. Sector is not important but the following are of particular interest : care providers (incl care homes), medical equipment manufacturers, leasing companies, professional services, sports goods manufacturers, niche food manufacturers and retailers.
Any Wholesale - UK
Established company with regular customers. Any financial position considered.
T/O: £1m+
Architectural Ironmongers - UK
Architectural ironmongers wanted, providing wholesale of hardware goods in the South East area.
T/O: £700k
Audio & Web Conferencing - UK
Audio and web conferencing business sought in any part of the UK.
Automotive Manufacturing - UK
Bespoke test rigs for the automotive industry wanted.
Automotive or MOT Centre - UK
Motor factors or fitting centres/ large retail shop wanted.
T/O: £700k+
Automotive Products or Services - UK
We are looking to aquire a company operating in the Automotive components or services sector. Ideally the company will be designing, developing, manufacturering or distributing in one or more of the following areas elctrical, electronic, vehicle accessories etc. We are interested in a complete business, subsiduary disposal or specific product(s) disposal.
T/O: £500k -£4m
B2B - UK
Turnaround/ insolvent companies required in any B2B sector. Would consider investor/ director role.
T/O: up to £2m
Bio-Natural Resources - UK
Private investment fund looking for wind farm opportunities worldwide as well proven resources to exploit.
Blinds - UK
Window blind companies wanted UK wide.
Branded Consumer & Industrial products - UK
Well-known brand wanted on behalf of a credible investor group. The business will have a broad area of branded, premium quality products (not services) at top end of market, with strong design element. International products ideal. Types of businesses considered will include residential interiors, quality building materials, healthcare (service products, not services) and foods. Will look at smaller companies if attractive opportunity. Profitability not important, turnaround ok. Preference is UK only.
T/O: £10m - £100m
Break Even/ Limited Profit - UK
Looking for businesses that are at break even or limited profitability for regeneration or redevelopment. To be located in the Home Counties, London, South and South East. Any industry wanted. Immediate action can be taken on most opportunities.
T/O: £3m to £400m
Building Services - UK
Highly acquisitive group seeking to acquire companies operating in the building services market.
T/O: £2m - £15m
Business Suitable for Public Equity Fund Raising - UK
One of our Clients is particularly interested in businesses that may be suitable for public equity fund raising either immediately or within the short-medium term. All sectors considered but particularly resources (mining, oil and gas, related support services), leisure (hotels, pubs, online gaming), life sciences (pharma), retail (high street), chemicals, financial services, IT (including businesses with internet content) and services. Ideally, businesses with £2m+ pre-tax profits. Preference is UK primarily but also US, Continental Europe, China, Russia, S. America, S. Africa.
Business to Business Publishing - UK
B2B magazines or company wanted. All markets considered. Relocatable or not.
T/O: £300k - £500k
Businesses in Trouble - UK
Looking to buy, re-finance or advise companies under pressure from finance companies or creditors. Anything considered.
T/O: £50k to £50m
Call Centre/ Data Capture/ Direct Mail/ Mailing House - UK
Colnbrook company interested in buying a company involved in call centres anywhere in the UK, and/ or a mailing house within a 20 mile radius of Heathrow. Intellectual property only, no other property wanted. Going concern, in administration, or receivership status considered.
Capital Equipment - UK & Eire
Manufacturers/ distributors to the food industry looking for acquisition or alliance.
T/O: £1m - £10m
Car Hire/ Petrol Station - UK
Car hire and/ or petrol stations required across the central belt of Scotland. Trading businesses or vacated sites considered. Must be city or town centre main road locations. Quick decisions available.
CCTV Drainage - UK
CCTV surveying and drainage business, either including or excluding jetting and lining services. Business is required to bolster existing activities.
T/O: £1m+
Chauffeur Company - UK
Chauffeur company in the corporate market wanted. No minimum or maximum turnover.
Chemical Injection Systems - UK
Highly acquisitive group seeking to acquire companies involved in the design, manufacture, sale, rental and repair of chemical injection systems to the worldwide oil and gas industry.
T/O: £2m - £20m
Chemical Injections Systems - UK
Highly acquisitive group seeking to acquire companies involved in the design, manufacture, sale, rental and repair of chemical injection systems to the worldwide oil and gas industry.
T/O: £2m - £20m
Chemical Manufacturer/ Distributor - UK
Chemical related manufacturing, distribution, storage or service operation including technical support, operating in the fine chemicals, speciality chemical manufacturing, “commodity” chemical production, chemical distribution (repacking of products etc) and storage sectors. Manufacturing and trading worldwide. Ideally B2B sales. Will look outside of specified parameters if attractive opportunity. Profitable, under-performing or loss making. Growth prospects from smallish base (T/o £2m - £30m)/ turnaround opportunity (T/o £30m - £100m). Prefer UK/ Europe but will consider rest of the world.
T/O: £2m - £200m
Chemical Related - UK
We are seeking aquisitions in the field of chemical manufacturing, processing or distribution. Predominately in the UK, but will consider Eu countries as well.
T/O: £ 3m+
Commercial Property Asset Management - UK
Financially secure and ambitious client looking to acquire or merge with a business/s, organisation or team operating in the commercial property asset management sector.
Commercial Van/ Truck Dealerships - Scotland
Rapidly expanding group seeking to acquire commercial van / truck dealerships throughout Scotland. (Reference: )
T/O: £2m - £15m
Commercial Van/Truck Dealership - Scotland
Rapidly expanding group seeking to acquire commercial van/ truck dealerships throughout Scotland.
T/O: £2m - £15m
Construction Industry - UK
Substantial business wanted (UK-based excluding Northern Ireland) with sound second-tier management in place and with growth or development opportunities. Construction, building or civil engineering as prime contractor (not house building), some sub-contracting areas would also be of interest, examples would include piling, mechanical and electrical, demolition and facilities management. Would consider businesses with a turnover of £20m+ if profitable or had clear growth potential or development opportunities. Ideally making at least £2m pre-tax profit, a turnaround or profit improvement opportunity would be of particular interest provided the business had no large borrowings.
T/O: £50m
Construction Related - Bolton
Seeking construction related businesses in the widest sense, with freehold property for expansion.
Consumer Electronics - UK
Looking to acquire UK consumer electronics manufacturing and distribution companies to build into a group for flotation on AIM. Particular interest in profitable companies specialising in hi-fi, home cinema and custom installation. Vendors may exit for cash or equity. Owners and managers may continue running the business independently if required.
T/O: £2m - £20m
Consumer Product Supplier - UK
Looking for import/ wholesale, or light manufacturer of consumer products, with a strong winter seasonality to sales profile. Ideally includes sales or potential for sales to major retail/ DIY chains.
T/O: £500k - £5m
Contact/ Call Centre - UK
Looking for a call centre that is currently active and trading. Location is not important nor is current trading activity.
T/O: £2m
Contract Packers - UK
Looking to aquire a contract packing business which offers hand packing and shrink wrapping as their core services.
T/O: £200k to £500k
Contractor - London
London-based building contractor wanted, turning over at least £10m, preferably £15m - £20m with good management team remaining. Must be profitable and well-established. Ideal location would be Central or East London.
T/O: £15m
Cosmetic Product Manufacturer/ Distributor - UK
Established business is looking to acquire a good cosmetics brand and will consider businesses anywhere in Europe.
T/O: £500k+
Cosmetic, Wellman or Private Hospital - UK
Existing overseas hospital operator is looking for clinics or small hospitals for outright purchase.
T/O: Up to £100m
Craft Bakers - Scotland
Rapidly expanding company looking to consolidate its market position by acquiring craft bakers throughout Scotland. (Reference: )
T/O: £500k - £5m
Decommissioning & Water Jetting - UK
Highly acquisitive group seeking to acquire oil and gas companies involved in the decommissioning, water jetting and related services worldwide.
T/O: £2m - £20m
Design & Build Company Office Refurbishment - UK
We operate a growing refurbishment company and are looking to aquire similar business with greater client base and turnover, we have some large contracts but not enough management in place to fulfill order book.
T/O: £3m - £10m
Development Opportunities - UK
We have 2 clients looking for development opportunities in the UK. Possible targets include Garden centres, hotels and development land.
Digital Services - UK
Preference for a digital services and print business with good customer base in central London, relocatable to modern property.
T/O: £5m
Distressed Companies/Insolvent - UK Wide
Two senior managers with up to £4m to invest are looking for distressed, insolvent companies. Any sector considered except clothing, and some service related areas.
T/O: Any
Distribution/ Service Business - South West
Mature and successful business leader looking for established company within 45 mins drive of Wells, Somerset. Leadership marketing and strategy skills and investment can be brought to a business that needs a new injection.
T/O: £1m - £2m
Distribution/ Service Business - South West
Successful international businessman with strong financial and analytical skills seeks to buy an owner-managed company that he can grow and develop. Targets likely to be within 30 minutes drive of Bristol,Bath or Taunton.
T/O: £1m - £4m
Diving & ROV Services - UK
Highly acquisitive group seeking to acquire oil and gas companies involved in the provision of diving and ROV services worldwide.
T/O: £2m - £20m
Double Glazing - North West
North West-based business required. Must use aluminium profile in units. Any size considered.
E-commerce - UK
E-commerce business run by FTSE100 director seeks businesses which are compatible or have synergies or requirements for e-commerce, products, a mature customer base or growth. Acquisition or mergers considered. Funds in place for appropriate deals, which can be done quickly. Any price or turnover considered.
Early Stage - UK
Investment Fund (£50m) is looking for second stage investments in exciting new technology. Anything considered but preferably with IP rights or patents. Please forward a "blind" short executive summary.
T/O: Any
Ecommerce Business - UK
Investor requiring ecommerce business. Will either wish to take all or part of business, which will be located preferably in the South. All things considered.
T/O: £100k - £750k
Education Supplies/ Care Home Supplies - UK
Education supplies or care home supplies business wanted in the UK.
T/O: up to £10m
Electrical/ Engineering - UK
Business wanted that would benefit from existing offshore manufacturing facilities where labour is 50% of UK cost, and very low overheads. Delivery to UK mainland one week by road. All situations considered.
T/O: £1m+
Electromechanical and Electronic Assembly - UK
Electromechanical manufacturers (UK or Europe ) wanted, complementary to the manufacture and supply of time based energy control products. Preference for companies in energy management, Recording and Management ; Automatic Heating, Lighting, Process and ventilation controls, low voltage distribution and circuit protection equipment, building/ energy management systems for light industrial and commercial markets. Gross margin ideally 40%, targeting 50%. Relatively low gross margin will be considered.
T/O: £1m - £10m
Electronic Components Distributor - UK
Long established electronics group operating as manufacturer’s representative and specialist distributor seeking growth through acquisition of one or more same sector businesses. Products might be semiconductors, displays, connectors, modules but main criteria will be synergy with existing client base. Turnover likely to be £1.5m to £4m and business must be capable of relocation. Loss making/turnaround opportunities not of interest.
T/O: £1m - £4m
Energy Management & Consulting - UK
Highly profitable operation looking to acquire businesses involved in energy management and consulting to commercial businesses.
Engineering - UK
Established company with regular customers. Any financial position considered.
T/O: £1m+
Engineering Products Distributor - UK
Private investor seeks established distribution company in engineering products sector. Preferably a loss maker with potential for quick turnaround, by an experienced operator. Ideally based M4 corridor.
T/O: £1m - £5m
Engineering & Related Sectors - UK
Mechanical or electrical engineering business (UK or Europe ) wanted, selling its products directly to industry and typically build to order rather than build to stock. Probably relatively low volume, high Average Unit Price products requiring significant engineering input and skill content. Products would ideally be end market but would consider components for major end products. Sectors to be considered include aerospace, defence, rail, mining, construction, mechanical handling markets or oil and gas. Will look at companies with £5m+ turnover if attractive opportunity. Gross margin ideally 40%, but will look as small as 35%+. Currently profitable or under-performing, e.g. : looking for break-even with turnaround profit-making potential. Preference with international presence.
T/O: £10m - £100m
Engineering - Requiring Investment/ Turnaround - UK
Our client is wishing to aquire an engineering company, which possibly requires funding and turnaround activities. They are a successful, but small engineering group, but wishes to invest to grow.
T/O: up to £6m
Environmental - UK
Looking for suitable acquisitions in the sector within environmental, waste management, recycling, health and safety or facilities management. PBIT £500k+. The buyer is a profitable acquisitive group and has committed financial resources available together with “in principle” support from its bankers to make an acquisition.
T/O: £4.5m - £15m
Environmental Control Equipment (Air Conditioning) - UK
Niche manufacturers of environmental control equipment (UK or Europe) wanted, e.g. heating products pumps/ ground, source heat pumps, Calorex heating swimming pools, fan coil units, refrigeration, air conditioning, heat recovery, humidity control, cooling control and systems, ventilation systems, ground source heat, solar energy and environmental control. Gross margin ideally 30%+, relatively low gross margin will be considered.
T/O: up to £75m
Established UK Companies - UK
We are interested in any established business where current owners wish to realise all or part of their shareholding. Minimum turnover £1m. Realistic price paid.
T/O: £1m+
Events Catering - South East
Operating in Berks, Bucks or Oxfordshire. Catering company wanted providing catering to events, weddings and private functions.
T/O: £500k - £1.5m
Exhibitions/ Events - UK
Acquisitive group with large cash resources seeks to acquire exhibitions/ events companies nationwide. EBIT of target £200k+.
Facilities Management - UK
An established property company based in the North West is looking to acquire a facilities management company. Annual fee income should be between £25k to £500k.
Fashion Retail - UK
Very well-established foreign investor is looking for multiple-site fashion retail opportunities in the UK. Must have established brand presence in upper-end fashion, mens or womens. Good management structure should be in place. Buyer has a long track record of investing in the UK and is looking to expand their business portfolio.
Finance required - UK
We have funds ready for your business, for any purpose, and regardless of your financial status.
T/O: any
Financial Services - UK
AIM listed company seeking acquisitions in financial services - broker dealers, company registrars, company secretarial, mortgage broking, insurance broking, finance broking, small ticket hire purchase and leasing finance, financial public relations or investment websites, £0-20m turnover.
T/O: up to £20m
Financial Services - UK
Mortgage brokerage and financial advisers seeks to acquire small independent companies throughout the Midlands and the North West. All proposals considered due to our very flexible approach.
T/O: £1m
Fire Services/ Risk Assessment Consultants - UK
Successful PLC is seeking businesses providing fire risk assessment and related services to B2B market anywhere in UK. Long term or sustainable contract base preferred. Must be profitable.
T/O: £3m+
Food Manufacture/ Distribution - UK
General foods businesses sought. Significant funding capability.
T/O: £1m - £10m
Funding Required - UK
I can assist with any type of funding required, regardless of your circumstances
T/O: any
Garage - North West
Freehold or leashold garage business with MOT wanted, in Cheshire or South Manchester. Minimum 1,000 sq. ft. premises and skilled mechanics.
Ground Maintenance - UK
Ground maintenance (or related) businesses required by substantial company. Midlands based preferred, with turnover from £400k and local authority connection an advantage.
T/O: £400k+
Growth Opportunity - UK
Successful young entrepreneur with ambition and funding to grow an already established business. Minimum turnover £1m and must be currently profitable. Business will not be high technology, probably service or ditribution sector.
T/O: £1m - £2m
Hard & Soft Landscaping & Fencing - UK
Hard and soft landscaping and fencing business wanted, North West preferred. Profitable and/ or distressed companies considered.
T/O: £1m - £5m
Haulage - UK
Established business with regular customers. Any financial position considered.
T/O: £1m+
Health Care/ Medical/ Education/ Services - North West
Two HNWIs with available funding interested in investment/ buy-in opportunities in the North West. Strong management team must be in place. Retirement situations ideal. Earnings must be stable with EBIT up to £1m. All sectors considered although following of particular interest are retail, the care sector, medical equipment, leasing, professional services, education, leisure and niche food manufacturing.
Heating Distributor - UK
French manufacturer of heating, steam and heat recovery equipment looking for any company within these fields. Situation where each company could cross sell its products in the other's country would be preferable.
T/O: £500k+
Help Wanted - UK
If you are experiencing difficulties with your finance companies, your factoring company or pressure from creditors then we can help....... We can provide in house funding, factoring, any type of finance or advice
T/O: any
High Pressure Steel Pipling Equipment - UK
Manufacturer or distributor of equipment to join high pressure steel piping wanted.
High Technology - UK
High technology businesses required, particularly outsourced IT infrastructure and IT related.
T/O: £1m+
Holiday Cottage Letting Agency - UK
Quality holiday cottage letting agency required, with more than 50 properties. Any part of the UK considered.
Hotel - North
Independent hotelier seeking profitable standalone hotel located in Northern England. Preferable retirement sale.
T/O: £1m - 3m
Hotel - UK
Overseas client seeks hotel in England, preferably Southern England. Private sale only, no agents. Price £4m+
Hotels - UK
Substantial hotels wanted in all London postcodes.
T/O: any
HVAC Control Peripherals & Environmental Measurement - UK
Manufacturers that make and supply HVAC control peripherals and environmental products in the electro-mechanical industry (UK or Europe) wanted. Sectors to be considered are sensors/ instrumentation/ control equipment and associated areas. The business should produce end market products rather than sub-components. Gross margin ideally 40%+, relatively low gross margin will be considered.
T/O: c. £1m - £25m
HVAR & R, Plumbing, Electrical - UK
Looking to aquire a business in the North and South East of England for the follwing funtions; HVAC and R, building services, plumbing and electrical .
I.T. Services - UK
I.T. related service company wanted. Must have recurring annual income from a range of customers.
Import & Distribution - UK
Acquisitive group seeking to acquire business-to-business distribution companies nationwide. Preference for businesses with scope to add value to product. Would consider established cash generative businesses as well as those in need of turn around. EBIT of target between £250k and £1m.
Import/ Wholesale/ Distribution - North West
MBI candidate seeks acquisitions in the import/ wholesale/ distribution of niche products. Sectors of particular interest include healthcare and ancillary products, executive toys or luxury products, catering products or specialised food, educational toys and home and garden products. Opportunities should be North West based, offering strong growth potential, and ideally generating EBIT of £150k to £500k.
Industrial Fluid Filtration - UK
Looking for companies established within the fluid filtration sector in the UK and overseas.
Industrial Supplies - Scotland
Rapidly expanding group seeking to acquire industrial supplies businesses operating in Scotland.
T/O: up to £500k
Industrial / Utility Distributor - UK
Industrial / Utility Distribution companies wanted. With existing infrastruture, supplying industrial products to the UK manufacturing base.
Insurance Brokers - UK
Growing broker seeks to acquire smaller independents wherever located. All proposals considered due to our very flexible response.
Integrity, Inspection & Corrosion - UK
International group seeking to acquire independent companies in integrity, inspectionand corrosion providing consultancy, management, engineering and operational support to the worldwide oil and gas industry.
T/O: £2m - £50m
Internet/ Service-related - UK
Company required within the Southampton/ Bournemouth area. Preferably internet-based, although will look at service companies with recuring revenue. Not IT or telecom-based. Would be happy with buying a share of a company if the owner wanted to stay on.
T/O: up to £1m
IT Networking / Data Cabling - UK
Highly acquisitive group looking to acquire companies involved in IT networking and data cabling services.
T/O: £1m - £5m
IT Services - Scotland
Rapidly expanding group looking to acquire companies involved in the provision of IT services throughout Scotland. (Reference: )
T/O: £500k - £2m
IT Services - UK
Hosting , IT services/ consultancy, network security, or business connectivity business wanted.
T/O: up to £5m
IT Services - UK
IT services business sought. B2B with significant corporate revenue. Specialist capabilities a significant bonus.
T/O: £2m - £8m
IT/ Technology - UK
Looking to acquire an IT company that provides support services and solutions in the mid-market sector for Microsoft, and related technologies such as networking, storage and consultancy. Ideally the business will be located in the City of London or have clients in financial services sector. Also interested in a software company with it's own IPR and copyrights offering software to the financial services sector.
T/O: £500k - £2m
IT/ Telecoms - North West
IT/ telecom or related installation/ support business wanted within a 50 mile radius of Manchester.
T/O: £500k - £1.5m
Land - UK
Property developer looking for new land opportunities in the UK. Will consider any land opportunities in the UK including industrial units/ hotels/ housing estates. Will also consider buying land or buildings to lease back. Garden centres are of particular interest. The land will be at least half an acre with no upper limit. All areas of the UK will be considered but between London and Carlisle would be preferable.
Laundry - UK
Linen hire / laundry company wanted, UK based.
T/O: £500k to £5 million
Leasing Business - UK
All kinds of leasing businesses from £500k turnover upwards considered. gross receivables of up to £5m. Ideally the typical transaction size would be between £2000 and £15000. Geography is not an issue.
Lettings Agency - UK
Serious and funded client wishing to acquire a residential lettings agency. Location could be London, South East, South West, East Anglia or the Midlands. The target will have between one and five branches and a minimum of 150 residential lettings under management. Target EBIT £100k+ plus. The client is not currently active in the UK lettings market.
Logistic Services - UK
Diversified group with flexible investment criteria seeks established companies, not necessarily profitable, involved in supply logistics, reverse logistics, warehousing, packing, kit assembly, component stocking or project management activities.
T/O: £1m - £10m
Loss Makers - UK
Buyers and investors looking to acquire loss makers in most business sectors, except construction. Must be based South, South East and South West. Introducers fee on success.
T/O: £1m - £40m
Magazine/ Comic Publishing - UK
Looking for regional publishing businesses to consolidate into a portfolio. Preferred West or South West of England. A wide range of content will be of interest.
T/O: up to £5m
Mail Order/ Distribution - UK
Strong privately-owned group seeking growth through acquisition of one or more distribution businesses with focus on leisure, lifestyle, food, or hobby related products. Particular sectors of interest would be gardening, organics, leisure/ sportswear or other mail order retail. Only well-established businesses considered, with profit up to c. £250k and potential to relocate. Start-up or underperforming business not of interest.
Manufacture/ Service Business - South West
Successful executive looking for his own business within 45 minutes drive of Marlborough. Strong sales and leadership skills with additional financial skills available if required.
T/O: £1m - £3m
Manufacturing - UK
Good quality manufacturing businesses reqruied by a selection of MBI teams.
T/O: £2m+
Manufacturing - UK
Any manufacturing businesses wanted, opportunity to take advantage of the tax loop holes before April.
Manufacturing - UK
Any retirement sale.
T/O: any
Manufacturing - South West
MBO team with funds of up to £5m are looking for any distressed manufacturer in the South-West. Retirement sales also considered.
T/O: Any
Manufacturing/ Process Based - UK
Manufacturing/ process based business wanted on behalf of a credible investor group, all manufacturing or process based production companies with a particular preference for chemicals, automotive components, engineering, packaging, PVC or similar. £200m+ turnover targets will be considered if no formal auction process. Preferably under-performing, achieving under a 5% EBIT, return on sales (ROS) or loss making. Good asset backing. Preference is UK or Northern Europe but would consider worldwide.
T/O: £10m - £200m
Marine Survey Equipment - UK
Highly acquisitive group looking to acquire companies involved in the design, manufacture, sale and rental of marine survey equipment to the worldwide oil and gas industry.
T/O: £5m - £50m
Marketing/ PR - UK
Solvent or insolvent marketing and/ or PR agencies, required preferably in England but anywhere considered.
T/O: up to c. £5m
Material Supplier - UK
Heavyside construction materials, supply fit or environmental related businesses wanted.
T/O: £10m+
MBO Team - UK
MBO team with own funds looking to purchase any company having financial problems specifically in the leisure/travel/tourism/industry
Medical Device Distribution - UK
Looking for bolt-on acquisitions in medical device supply businesses selling to NHS primary and seconday care providers. Target users are aged care, cardiorespiratory, acute care (catheters, iv, ), needles, A&E.
T/O: £5m - £50m
Metal Finishers/ Coaters - UK
Worldwide group looking to acquire metal finishing/coating businesses operating in the North Sea oil and gas industry.
T/O: £500k - £2m
Metal Finishing/ Powder Coating - UK
Business wanted in the metal finishing industry.
T/O: £1m - £6m
Military - UK
Any company that works in the Defence and Security industry.
T/O: £2m
Mobile Phone Recycling - UK
Looking to acquire any companies involved in mobile phone recycling. Companies must have sustainable inbound channels of product for recycling and export. WEEE accreditation to AATF status is preffered. Company must operate own in-house logistics and warehousing.
T/O: £1m +
Mobile Phone Service Provider - UK
Mobile phone service provider required with billing customer base and stable revenues.
T/O: £1m
Mobile Phone Service Provider - UK
Mobile phone service provider required with billing customer base and stable revenues.
T/O: £1m
Mobile Phone Service Provider - UK
Mobile phone service provider required with billing customer base and stable revenue.
T/O: £1m
Mobile Phone Service Provider - UK
Mobile phone service provider required with billing customer base and stable revenue.
T/O: £1m
Mobile Provider - UK
Mobile service provider or reseller wanted. Any size considered. Cash available.
Mobile Service Provider - UK
Mobile phone service provider required with billing customer base and stable revenue.
T/O: £1m
Mooring Systems - UK
Highly acquisitive group looking to acquire companies involved in the design, manufacture, sale and rental of mooring systems and associated products to the worldwide oil and gas industry.
T/O: £5m - £50m
Musculoskeletal / Physiotherapy Clinic - UK
Expanding company specialising in musculoskeletal/ physiotherapy and active rehabilitation with state-of-the-art centres in London and Liverpool, currently seeking opportunities to acquire or merge with other musculoskeletal physiotherapy clinics throughout the country.
Niche Manufacturing - UK
Niche R&D and manufacturing company wanted, preferrably retirement sale.
T/O: up to £2m
Nightclub/ Pubs/ Hotel - South East
Looking to acquire a night club, pubs and hotels in London and M25 area.
Nursing & Domiciliary Care Agency - East Midlands
Individual wanting to acquire trade and assets of nursing\ domiciliary care agency business in or within one hour of the East Midlands.
T/O: £1m
Occupational Health - UK
Rapidly expanding group looking to acquire occupational health businesses throughout the UK.
T/O: up to £1m
Occupational Health - UK
Rapidly expanding group seeking to acquire occupational health businesses throughout the UK.
T/O: £1m - £20m
Office Consummables Supplier - UK
Consolidating office supply businesses in the North and North West. Anything with office machine maintenance particularly interesting.
T/O: £200k - £1m
Office/ Internet-based - UK
Serious buyer looking for office/ internet based wholesale/ distribution company around Middlesex. Funds readily available for the right business with some trading history and geniune reasons for sale.
T/O: £100k+
Office Supplies - UK
Established company looking to acquire office supplies businesses within 30 miles of the M62.
T/O: up to £1m
Office Supplies - UK
Office supplies companies sought, with a turnover in excess of £2m.
T/O: £2m +
Offshore Survey Solutions - UK
International group looking to acquire providers of offshore survey solutions to the worldwide oil and gas industry.
T/O: £2m - £20m
Oil & Gas Recruitment - UK
Rapidly expanding group looking to acquire oil and gas sector manpower companies worldwide.
T/O: up to £2m
Oil & Gas Recruitment - North East Scotland
High quality MBI team looking to acquire oil and gas sector recruitment companies in the North East of Scotland.
T/O: £2m - £10m
Online Marketing - UK
We are interested in any established Online Marketing companies - £1m to £20m. Either to purchase or to develop. Based in and around Home Counties (although other areas would be considered)
T/O: £1m - £20m
Operations, Maintenance & Inspection Support - UK
Highly acquisitive group looking to acquire operations, maintenance and inspection support companies servicing the Norwegian oil and gas industry.
T/O: £2m - £50m
Packaging - UK
A leading South West based manufacturer and supplier of custom packaging (predominantly corrugated boxes and wooden crates) is seeking to acquire similar businesses, particularly those with defence industry customers.
T/O: Up to £3m
Packaging Materials - North West
Looking to acquire companies based in the North West of England who are involved in the distribution of packaging materials/ adhesive tapes/ cardboard boxes.
T/O: £500k - £1.5m
Packaging & Print-related - UK
Funds available to either acquire, invest or help re-structure a company during the tough times ahead over the festive period. Any situation considered.
Payroll Services - UK
Seeking a payroll services company with stable client base and staff.
T/O: £50k to £600k
People-Orientated - UK
A “people” business (UK headquartered) with sound second-tier management in place and with growth or development opportunities. Sectors of interest are aerospace/ aviation, defence systems, defence engineering, public sector privatisations (PFIs), engineering consultants, management consultants, business processes outsourcing, professional services, support services and facilities management. Ideal turnover c. £75m. Either a high-margin, profitable company or under-performing business but with a reasonable gross margin.
T/O: £10m - £200m
Pharmaceutical Packaging - UK
Pharmaceutical packaging machines and packing lines manufacturer wanted.
Physiotherapy Clinic - North
Funded corporate acquirer looking for practices in the North of England with annual turnover in excess of £180k. Ideally seeing at least 120 patients per week with reputation for high clinical standards. Existing owner can be retiring or looking to stay on with the practice.
T/O: £180k+
Pipeline Services - UK
International group seeking to acquire companies involved in pipeline related services to the worldwide oil and gas industry.
T/O: up to £2m
Pipeline Services - UK
International group seeking to acquire companies involved in the pipeline related services to the worldwide oil and gas industry.
T/O: £5m - £50m
Plant Hire - UK
Fork lift truck and crane hire acquisitions sought.
Plastic Moulding - UK
Plastic moulding and tooling companies wanted. Retirement sale businesses that are profitable preferred, but will consider all financial situations. Private investment company looking to expand UK and with existing offshore manufacturing facilities, management retained where possible. Turnover unlimited.
Plumbing & Heating - UK
A well established Hampshire based plumbing and heating company are looking for companies with over £1m turnover, to invest or amalgamate within any of the following areas: Berkshire, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire, Dorset, Sussex, Cambridgeshire, Leicestershire, Buckinghamshire, South Wales or Dorset.
T/O: £1m
Portable Toilets - UK
Portable toilet business, or luxury mobile toilets wanted, prefered in West Midlands but would consider anywhere .
Precision Engineering - UK
Precision engineering business required. Medium to large diameter turning and boring capacity prefered in a range of metallic materials. Modern CNC machinery in sub contract operation, with ongoing product line an advantage. Stable workforce essential and location must have good close air and road links. Asking price negotiable.
T/O: £1m+
Print - UK
Establisehed business with regular customers. Any financial position considered.
T/O: £1m+
Printers - UK
Print related companies wanted with a turnover from £500k pa up to £20m pa. Will consider companies with bad history, legal action etc.
T/O: £500k+
Printers - UK
Struggling printing businesses wanted of any size. Experienced help available.
Printing Software - UK
Software development business wanted, operating around printing industry.
T/O: £2m - £10m
Product/ Assembly Metal Work - UK
Product wanted for manufacture by company based in Fraserburgh, Scotland. Currently spring making with spare capacity.
Product Distribution & Wholesale - UK
Several MBI and acquisition teams seeking target businesses in the South West (Swindon, Cardiff, Exeter and Worcester areas).
T/O: £1m
Property Management - North West
An established property company based in the North West is looking to acquire a residential or commercial property management company. Annual fee income should be between £25k to £500k.
Property Related - North West
Looking to acquire a small building/ property company in the North West region.
Property Related - North West
Looking to acquire a property-related company in the North West.
T/O: £250k
Protective Equipment - UK & Eire
Distributors to the food industry looking for alliance or acquisition.
T/O: £1m - £10m
Public Sector Software House - UK
Wanted small software houses specialising in the public sector.
T/O: £50k to £250k
Recruitment - UK
Recruitment businesses wanted, all contact strictly private and confidential.
Recruitment - South East
Looking to purchase a recruitment company currently trading as a going concern, ideally in the South East area.
T/O: up to £1m
Recruitment - South West London
Looking for tired recruitment companies that need a complete management makeover, with payment being made on a earn-out basis. Proven track record on the turnaround side. Senior team comprises a chartered accountant with seven years recruitment experience and operations director with ten years experience.
T/O: £500k - £10m
Recruitment - UK
Businesses wanted either for sale or transfer to franchise, UK any sector, deals can be concluded in four to six weeks.
Recruitment - UK
Looking for a recruitment company that can be operated from the west of England. Would prefer one with a specialise focus on particular segments (e.g. construction) but any will be considered.
T/O: up to £500k
Recruitment Agencies - South East
Recruitment agency with mix of temporary and permanents wanted, preferably in London and the South East.
T/O: up to £10m
Recruitment Agency - North
Recruitment companies wanted based around the M62 Corridor. Preferably with a bias towards temps and covering either commercial, industrial or finance roles.
T/O: £1.5m
Recruitment Agency - UK
Recruitment business wanted in West Yorkshire serving commercial, engineering, professional segments. Existing business looking to acquire for expansion.
T/O: £500k to £1.5m
Recruitment/ Training - UK
Long established Plc, T/o £90m, wishes to acquire both recruitment and training businesses throughout the UK. Substantial funds available. Enquiries in strictest confidence.
T/O: £90m
Reel to Reel Self Adhesive Printing - UK
Reel to reel self adhesive printing company wanted.
T/O: £500k
Remote Medical Support - UK
Rapidly expanding group looking to acquire companies involved in the provision of remote site medical support to the oil and gas and other hazardous industries.
T/O: up to £500k
Replacement Windows - North West
Replacement windows business wanted.
Reseller CRM - UK
Looking to acquire a reseller specialising in CRM and or Servicedesk, helpdesk software and associated value add services. Ideally the business will be based in the west country or relocatable, although this is not essential.
T/O: £300k - 2m
Rig Cooling Services - UK
Highly acquisitive group seeking to acquire companies involved in the provision of rig cooling services and associated products to the worldwide oil and gas industry.
T/O: £2m - £20m
Road Haulage - UK
Haulage company with arctic curtain siders and trailers wanted by large group with £500k of in-house business to service. All trading situations considered, mangement to be retained where possible. Price negotiable depending on circumstances, any size wanted.
Sampling Equipment - UK
Highly acquisitive group looking to acquire companies involved in the manufacture and supply of sampling equipment to the worldwide oil and gas industry.
T/O: £2m - £20m
Sampling Equipment - UK
Highly acquisitive group looking to acquire companies involved in the manufacture and supply of sampling equipment to the worldwide oil and gas industry.
T/O: £5m - £50m
Security - UK
Company wanted specializing in manned guarding service for shopping centres, residential or commercial properties. Will consider all ranges of turnover.
Security - UK
Looking for an intruder and/or CCTV company in the South East. Must have annual maintenance and monitoring contracts.
Security Printing - UK
Our client is looking to acquire a security printing business anywhere in the UK.
Security Services - UK
Looking to purchase man guarding, keyholding, alarm and parking enforcement buinesses throughout the UK and Northern Ireland.
Service-related/ Contracting/ Installation - North West
Service related/ contracting/ installation businesses sought. To be an established, profitable North West-based company with the potential for development/ expansion, and genuine reasons for owner's exit.
T/O: up to £1.5m
Services, Import/ Export or Mail Order - UK
Acquisitive company seeking opportunities within either services, import/ export or mail order businesses. Target should have a proven track record with a minimum turnover of £2m and adj. NP £250k+. Ideally North West based or relocatable. A second tier management structure should be in place.
T/O: £2m+
Sharpening Services - UK & Eire
Supplier/ distributor to the food industry looking for alliance or acquisition.
T/O: £500k - £2m
Ski Related Companies - UK
Expanding European Ski manufacturer is looking for similar acquisitions to bolt onto expanding portfolio of sport related companies. Any sport sector considered whether a service, manufacturer etc.
T/O: Any
Software - UK
E-procurement software business sought, with good established client list.
Software - UK
Niche software product companies wanted. Important to own IP and have strong recurring revenues.
Software IT company - UK
Any software company with niche products having potential with or without current sales but with good growth prospects. Partial sale by vendor or full sale. Structured exit strategy and royalty on future sales where appropriate (in cases of disposal before growth has been capitalised upon).
Specialist Engineering/ Fabrication - UK
Rapidly expanding group looking to acquire well established specialist engineering design and/ or fabrication business servicing the oil and gas industry.
T/O: £2m - £10m
Sports Goods - North West
Seeking to acquire a leisure/ lifestyle-related business. Sectors include sportswear, equipment, cycles (operating in wholesale or retail), outdoor pursuits, sports travel/ tours. Opportunities should be North-West based and trading profitably.
T/O: up to £1.5m
Steel Fabrication - UK
Rapidly expanding company looking to acquire steel fabrication business servicing the oil and gas industry.
T/O: £1m - £3m
Subsea Oil & Gas Equipment - UK
Highly acquisitive group seeking to acquire companies involved in the manufacture, sale, rental and repair of subsea oil and gas equipment.
T/O: £2m - £20m
Suppliers to the Food Processing Industry - UK
Looking for companies that supply equipment into the UK and overseas food processing industry.
Surveying - UK
Surveying and related services companies required.
T/O: £1m+
Technical Maintenance - UK
Seeking to acquire M&E maintenance businesses.
T/O: £5m - £30m
Technical Manufacturing - North
Technical manufacturing businesses wanted. Examples include aircraft re-engineering, vehicles (buses), automotive generally etc. To be located in the North of England (North West and Yorkshire preferred). Will consider highly profitable businesses or businesses needing significant change.
T/O: up to £20m
Technology - UK
Specifically interested in telecommunications, IT or consultancy businesses.
T/O: £1m - £25m
Telecom IT - UK
IT Services/Products or Integration Company wanted. We are looking to acquire a UK based communications business with a track record of product, software or services sales to the education and/or utility sector. The company should be located in the NW, Midlands area or SW. IP CCTV/Access control systems company would be considered.
T/O: £1.5m - £4m
Telecom/ IT Services - UK
Leading supplier of telecom and IT products/ services to the utility, industrial, SME, education and health markets, looking to buy an IT/ telecom product or servies, fibre optic/ network installer, or other communciations related business within a 50 mile radius of Manchester. The intention is to use this business to create a regional office, strengthen and grow the existing team.
T/O: £500k - £2m
Telecoms - North West
Expanding company seeks to acquire smaller companies (preferably North West based) covering installation, cabling, systems support, call routing etc.
T/O: up to £1m
Telecoms Dealer - UK
PBX Telecoms dealer based in the South of England. South of London. Must have recurring revenue. All businesses condidered. Funding in place for quick purchase.
T/O: £100k - £750k
Telecoms Reseller & Support - North West
Telecoms reseller and support business with turnover up to £1m wanted in the North West of England or North Wales.
T/O: up to £1m
Temp Process Controllers - UK
Trade buyer seeks manufacturer of temperature and process control instrumentation. Any UK location. Sales upto £1.5m pa. Asset or share purchase.
T/O: up to £1.5m
Textiles Manufacture & Distribution - North West
Household and general textiles, manufacture and distribution (not retail) business wanted, including for example bedding and kitchen textiles, window textiles and ancillaries, specialist clothing textiles etc. Located in the North West or relocatable.
T/O: £500k - £10m
Textiles Manufacture & Distribution - North West
Textiles import and conversion business wanted. Home furnishings preferred. To be located in Manchester, or anywhere if relocatable.
Textiles & Soft Furnishings - UK
Textiles and soft furnishings business wanted, with distribution to wholesale or retail, specific interest in curtain/ window end uses. North West preferred, UK/ Ireland considered. Profitable and/ or distress considered.
T/O: £300k - £3m
Tool Hire/ Equiment Hire - UK
Rapidly expanding group looking to acquire companies involved in the rental of tools and equipment to the worldwide oil and gas industry.
T/O: £2m - £20m
Tool Hire/ Equipment Hire - UK
High quality MBI team seeking to acquire tool hire/ equipment hire companies operating in the oil and gas industry.
T/O: £2m - £20m
Trading - UK
Company specialising in the importing and distribution of axles, suspensions and brake systems for commercial vehicle semi trailers, looking to purchase companies who are active in the trading environment of the commercial vehicle market. We also have an industrial lifting division specialising in importing military aircraft loading systems for ISO containers. Ideally a target company will import and distribute European manufactured product. We do not want to purchase a manufacturing company. Funding is available.
T/O: £7m
Training Companies - UK
Training companies allied to the construction and aviation industries wanted.
T/O: £2m
Training Company - UK
Management and soft skills training company required.
T/O: £1m+
Transport & Distribution/Warehousing - UK
All opportunities in the transport distribution and warehousing sector required. Private client with funds available. Looking for all sizes of business.
Travel Company - UK
Ex senior management from a large ABTA/ATOL tour operation are looking for an acquisition of a niche tour operation (not package tours). Anything considered.
T/O: Any
Tubular Products & Services - UK
International group looking to acquire independent suppliers of tubular products and services to the worldwide oil and gas industry.
T/O: £5m - £50m
Turnaround Opportunities - UK
Turnaround team with own cash and resources are seeking companies suitable for restructure, refinance and revitalisation in the South Midlands, South, South East and West. Preference for services, engineering, distribution and manufacturing based businesses. But please no construction/ contracting related companies. Can act quickly for distressed companies.
T/O: £1m - £15m
Turnaround/ Receiverships - UK
Investment firm interested in majority control of distressed companies in all sectors. Able to conclude on a rapid basis.
T/O: £500k - £20m
Underperforming Businesses - North
Under performing businesses sought where owner/ manager seeks business partner to revitalise performance and profitability with a view to achieving a superior exit sale in due course. Northern location. Any sector.
T/O: £1m to £10m
Underperforming Businesses - UK
Either for Purchase or for development through consultation. Interim Mangement and other services offered leading to sale. £1m to £120m t/o
T/O: £1m - £150m
Washroom/ Janitorial Services - UK
Due to our expansion program, we are currently looking to aquire washroom services and janitorial businesses within the North West area. Any size considered.
T/O: £100k - £2m
Waste / Recycling Management - UK
An established business with the potential to add value to an already sucessful waste/ recycling portfolio.
T/O: £2.5m - £10m
Waste Recycling/ Skip Hire - UK
Looking to acquire business involved in waste management/ recycling, skip hire and water treatment/ water services, preferably located in Yorkshire/ Humberside/ Lincolnshire.
