Selling your business isn’t easy. You want to preserve your legacy while securing your financial future.
Talk to us if:
You are a business owner looking to retire in the next few years
You care for your employees and want the new owner to do the same
You are proud of what you have built and want to see the business continue to thrive
Acquisition Criteria
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Business Profile
We look for businesses with the following characteristics:
- UK-headquartered, located within c.2-3 hours from London
- Strong preference for traditional B2B businesses, or B2C businesses that provides non-discretionary service or products, focus on the "boring" businesses
- 10+ years of profitable operating history, we love traditional businesses that have endured the test of time
- Strong regional market position
- A good, caring culture
- No pure play construction, no high street retail, no hospitality, no real estate and no software businesses
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Financial Profile
We focus on businesses that have performed well historically, with consistent profitability and cash flow generation:
- £700k - £2m operating profit (i.e. EBITDA) per year, 10%+ operating margin (i.e. EBITDA margin)
- Good profit to free cash flow conversion
- Diversified customer and supplier base
- Proven track record of consistent profitability and cash flow generation
- Demonstrated growth potential in the business