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Monochrome digital printing of phone cards and variable data barcode self-adhesive labels. Secure printing and phone card packaging lines across two leased sites. 

• Current turnover circa £4m (previously £5.4m)
• Scratch card production (ink-based) capability
• Capacity of 40,000 cards/labels per hour
• Secure printing facility
• ISO9001.2000 accreditation 
• Leasehold premises
• Experienced exporters 

For sale is sell one of Europe’s leading niche film, video and multimedia production companies; specialising in the development of a broad variety of productions for clients across a number of sectors.Clients include museums, visitor attractions, leading businesses and public sector organisations.  The Company has a reputation for developing highly creative and innovative productions and specialises in projects for some of the world’s leading theme parks and visitor attractions.

The Company has a highly skilled and experienced team of producers, directors, writers, designers, editors and programmers.

The Company operates from two UK offices but has managed projects all over the world, including many in multi-lingual attractions.      

The Company benefits from a strong forward order book with a significant proportion of the 2010 turnover already secured.  Individual projects range from less than £10,000 to in excess of £1 million per project.

Recent and forecast financial performance is as follows:

Offers are sought for the business of General Traders Limited (GTL) – In Administration.

• GTL is a wholesaler and distributor of high quality mattresses and pillows which was established in 1996.  The turnover for 2008 was £5.5 million and we are currently establishing the 2009 turnover.
• GTL have a freehold warehouse and office located in Milton Keynes
• Warehouse Floor 1,823.14 sq m 
• Offices 283.22 sq m 
• Total: 2,106.36 sq m 
• GTL clients include large high street stores and have a significant opportunity for future growth internationally as there is a strong customer base in France and Finland
• Their unique Memory foam mattress has been heavily promoted at industry fairs and there are several large orders in place with customers.

Offers are urgently sought for the business and assets of a distressed food distributor/wholesaler based in the North West of England. 

• Turnover – c£1m; 
• Operating in Lancashire; 
• 11 employees; 
• Customer base of approximately 100; 
• Premises currently rented but freehold is available separately. 

An opportunity to acquire an established North West metal finishing business specialising in electroless nickel plating and refurbishment services.

• £749k turnover, generating £285k EBITDA
• High levels of customer loyalty from a diverse customer base
• Customers include blue chip companies from the oil and gas, pharmaceutical, aerospace, mining and engineering sectors
• Established facility contains well maintained plant and equipment with the ability to plate large components
• Experienced, technically competent and loyal workforce
• Cash generative
• Offers are invited for the entire share capital of the business.

The Business

• 170 year old chair manufacturer
• Believed to be oldest British chair maker in the UK
• Located in the Lancashire village of Chipping, the company’s property portfolio includes a mill c.1840 built by Sir Richard Arkwright, the mill retains the original waterwheel

Assets

• Order book approximately £249,000
• Substantial quantity of Plant and Machinery

Stock

• Freehold land and properties,  commercial and residential on a site of over 20 acres
• Turnover of approximately £3,000,000
• Skilled local workforce (circa 80 employees currently redundant)
• Ceased production 9 February 2010
   

A multi-national group, from northern Europe, specialising in the manufacture and distribution of building products, keen to expand, is seeking acquisition opportunities with the following characteristics:

• Likely to be independent businesses, operating as either manufacturers or distributors of products to the builders merchant and construction sectors;
• Have a minimum revenue stream of £1m and be capable of expansion. Ideally the opportunity will have reported sound operating profits over the past few years, however that said, the Company would consider acquiring a business that has performed well over recent years, however is suffering from the current adverse macroeconomic environment;
• Location is not of great importance, however opportunities which would benefit from a central England warehousing and distribution capability would be of a particular interest;
• A good management team, which is willing to remain with the business and a loyal team of employees.
   

An opportunity to acquire an established, UK based, niche international vehicle transportation business.

• Turnover of circa £1m generating a recurring EBITDA of £241k in 2009.
• Operates in a niche market, delivering and collecting vehicles throughout Europe.
• Brand name established over 10 years in the industry.
• Wide range of clients including both private and corporate.
• Excellent relationships and agreements in place with a number of leading insurance providers for vehicle repatriation services.
• Modern and well maintained fleet consisting of five owned vehicles
• Reputation for its professionalism and providing a high quality and efficient service to agreed timelines.
• Comprehensive website containing online quoting, automated booking and reply capabilities.
• Loyal and experienced workforce.
• Easily re-locatable.
• Potential to expand the business throughout Europe and internationally.
• Offers

North West based supplier of top quality, luxury fabrics for men’s and ladies apparel ware. 

• Established in 1990
• Previous turnover for 2008 £2.4million, for 2009 £2.6million
• Extensive stock of finished materials at a approximately£600,000.00 at cost
• Stock of yarn approximately £300,000.00 at cost
• Forward orders currently agreed £150,000.00
• Plant and machinery, motor vehicles and other assets
• Extensive customer list for both UK and overseas
• Potential for estimated future orders by end of March 2010 at £850,000.00
• Leasehold premises including office and warehouse
• 7 employees

Overview

• Turnover of £2.5 million for the 12 months to 31 May 2009 (forecast of £2.0 million for the 12 months to 31 May 2010) with a gross profit margin of 22% for 2009 and 2010
• A business split into 3 separate divisions; handmade shirts (sales of £400k for y/e 31 May 2009), ties hand finished in the UK (sales of £1.8 million for y/e 31 May 2009), and the sale and distribution of ties (sales of £300k for y/e 31 May 2009). 
• Highly skilled and experienced workforce, including machinists, cutters and finishing staff.
• Operates out of a modern production facility of 12000 sq ft 
• Meticulous attention to detail resulting in high quality shirts and ties branded “Made in England”. 
• Excellent customer base, including fine menswear shops based in Saville Row and Jermyn St and other well known branded retailers in the UK and overseas. 

An opportunity to acquire and established company that specialises in the manufacture, sale and maintenance of workplace access solutions.

• Turnover of £5.8 Million generating £600k EBITDA in 2009.
• Significant opportunities for further growth.
• ISO 9001 Accreditation.
• Turnkey solutions offered with bespoke product range and technical assistance.
• High levels of customer loyalty generating repeat business from a broad customer base.
• No undue reliance on any single customer account.
• Experienced, highly skilled and loyal workforce.
• Operates from a freehold property.
• Established management structure
• Offers are invited for the entire share capital of the company.

Pearson Hinchliffe Commercial Law is pleased to announce it is retained by an experienced SME client to seek acquisition opportunities in the engineering solutions market.

• Mechanical & Electrical Engineering and/or Civil Engineering Contractor
• Facilities Management / Contractor elements to business preferred but not essential
• Turnover £10-20million
• Ideally North West based
• Demonstrable client base / contracts in place and a sound revenue stream – albeit a business that has performed well but has suffered in the recent economic climate may also be of interest
   

An opportunity to acquire an established North West based business that specialises in industrial coating, commercial painting and specialist decorating.

• Turnover of £6.2m projected to generate recurring EBITDA of £524k in 2010
• 2010 activity underpinned by confirmed order book
• Strong brand name as a result of quality works over many years
• Loyal customers including blue chip companies and main contractors
• Nationwide service which has delivered a number of prestigious and high profile works
• Offers niche, regulated coating services that are expected to generate growth
• Proven specialist expertise and a reputation for a tailored, high quality service
• Loyal and effective workforce
• Leased premises include a purpose built shot blast and coating facility
• Offers are invited for the entire share capital of the business

A purchaser is sought for a well established, business in the interior contracting sector.

The Company specialises in all aspects of the interior contracting and steel frame systems, specifically the design and installation of suspended ceilings and partitions.
The owner/managers have developed the business over 12 years and are now considering an exit but are also willing to work alongside a prospective purchaser.

 

Key Features

• North West based
• Operating in both the public and private sector
• Established business with an experienced management team
• Quality, long-term customer base
• On various tender lists for Buildings For Schools
• High level of customer service
• Skilled and loyal workforce of 10 employees and quality base of 50 subcontractors
• CHAS accreditation and highly developed processes and procedures
• Operating from 4,500 sq ft owned premises
• Ongoing order pipeline and opportunities for growth

• Competitors seeking to consolidate their position in the sector
• Facilities Management, Building Services and/or Building Management companies

A purchaser is sought for a privately owned road haulier whose activities comprise bulk powder and liquid tankers plus bulk aggregate tippers.

A long established company with a blue chip customer base, the business has turnover of c.£5.5 million.  The fleet comprises approximately 45 tractor units and 65 tanks. 

The shareholders are approaching retirement age and are now seeking an exit from the company.  Flexible lease arrangements exist and thus the business could be easily absorbed within the existing locations of a potential purchaser.

A leading technical recruitment business currently pursuing a growth strategy within the recruitment sector, has already completed a number of successful strategic acquisitions, is currently looking to make further acquisitions.

The Company has many years of experience in the technical recruitment space, and has substantial financial and managerial resources in place, along with board approval to ensure a quick and definitive response to any potential acquisition opportunities.

Potential targets will have the following characteristics:

• Businesses providing temporary and permanent recruitment solutions to companies operating within the Aerospace, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT, Engineering, Defence and Transport sectors throughout the UK;
• Have a minimum revenue stream of £10m, but with no upper limit, and have reported sound operating profits over the past few years. That said, the Company would consider acquiring  a business that has performed well over recent years, however is suffering from the current adverse macroeconomic environment;
• A strong second tier management team, which is willing to remain with the business and a loyal team of employees. Subject to understanding ownership of client relationships our client is relaxed about the shareholders looking to exit at completion.

An opportunity to acquire an established company that specialises in the distribution of commercial anchoring systems, power and hand tools and construction consumables.

• Turnover of £1.6m, generating circa £265k EBITDA in 2009.
• Opportunities for further growth.
• Constructions Fixings Association accreditation.
• High levels of customer loyalty generating repeat business from a broad customer base.
• No undue reliance on any single customer account.
• Experienced, highly skilled and loyal workforce.
• Operates from a rented property owned by the Director.
• Established management structure with no dependence upon the owners.
• Offers are invited for the entire share capital of the company, with the option to purchase the property or rent on a long term lease.

This well established company offers renewable heating and cooling solutions to the UK domestic and commercial building market using sustainable energy sources. It provides a full service to include the design, supply and installation of heat pumps, underfloor heating and solar panels providing customers with energy efficient systems.

The opportunity Investment in the region of £150,000 is sought to support the company through the current decline in the construction market and enable the business to be in a position to maximise the market opportunities when the economy comes out of recession.

Key strengths:

• Reputation for high quality customer service
• Significant level of repeat business developed through strong relationships with architects, M&E contractors and main building
• contractors
• Forward order book of £700,000
• Strong management team
• Well established relationships with suppliers
• Financial Year ended 2009 2008 performance £’000 £’000
• Turnover 1,606 (2009), 2,420 (2008)
• Gross margin 32% (2009), 33% (2008).

A purchaser is sought for a financially distressed North West-based manufacturer of uPVC frames, windows, doors and conservatories.

Key features of the business are:

• Long-established business with excellent reputation
• Excellent quality, value and service
• Supplies only to loyal customer base, trade and commercial installers
• 13,000 sq ft freehold fully-equipped factory
• Latest annual turnover of £450,000; previous year's turnover of £750,000
• Skilled loyal staff of 10
• Has the support of key management going forward.

Market leading total engineering solutions provider North West. Turnover £18m.

An independent, fast growing business, which specialises in unified communication services including internet, fixed phone line, VoIP and mobile is keen to expand in Co-location services, ISP's and fixed/leased line sectors. The ideal targets will have revenues of £1m + and will be based within the UK.

A well established, independent funeral business is looking to acquire a number of family owned funeral homes located across the Midlands generating revenues of between £0.5m-£3.0m.

A West Midlands based, independent manufacturer of wooden fences. The company supplies to a number of established corporate clients, and has forecast Turnover of c. £2m and Profit Before Tax of c. £280k.

A commercial plastering, partitioning and dry lining company providing services to a number of local and corporate clients.

An established, independent fast growing business providing the full range of insulation services into new and existing residential, commercial and social housing developments across the Midlands. Turnover is forecast at c. £6m with an underlying operating profit of c. £1.0m. 

A well established, independent white collar recruitment business specialising in the placement of temp candidates into various sectors across the Midlands. Turnover of c. £2.7m and underlying operating profits of c. £350k.

A UK based provider of economic and regulatory consultancy principally into the gas, electricity and water industries. Turnover of c. £2.0m and underlying operating profits of c. £600k-£700k.