Thursday, 12 March 2015

CT034-Fully licensed scrap metal and recycling business

Fully licensed scrap metal and recycling business


Ref.CT034
Location Hertfordshire
Asking Price £ 1,000,000
Offered for sale

Asking price: OIRO £1 million
Business profile:
Introduction

Turner Butler has been appointed to invite offers of purchase for 100% of the Issued Share Capital of a fully licensed scrap metal and recycling business specialising in ferrous and non-ferrous metals. 

Key strengths:

The Company has the following key attributes:

• Fully licensed scrap metal and recycling business specialising in ferrous and non ferrous metals
• Garage collection scheme – up to 400 Clients plus fridge, freezer and air conditioning units disposal 
• (Details of licences to be inserted here)
• Strong compliance with Environmental Legislation 
• Well equipped leasehold premises including weighbridge and yard with container loading facilities and offices
• Excellent, strong and positive cash flows 
• Rapid growth to date with significant growth and expansion opportunities 

The Company provides an acquirer with a rapidly growing business with further significant growth and expansion opportunities. As such it should appeal to:

• Anyone looking for an opportunity to establish an excellent foothold within the scrap metal industry
• An existing operator in the scrap metal industry looking to expand their geographical coverage 

Monday, 9 March 2015

CM022-General High Street Solicitors Practice

General High Street Solicitors Practice


Ref.CM022
Location Berkshire
Offers Invited
Confidentially offered for sale

Business profile:
Introduction

Turner Butler has been appointed to invite offers of purchase for 100% of the Issued Share capital of a general High Street Solicitors Practice. 

Key strengths:

The business has the following key attributes:

• General High Street Solicitors Practice.
• Private work including Residential Conveyancing, Employment and Family Law, Civil Litigation, Personal Injury as well as Wills and Probate. 
• Commercial work including Commercial Property, Employment Law, Litigation and more general Commercial work.
• Highly trained, loyal, dedicated staff. 
• Excellent local network generating on-going work. 
• Central, high profile, town centre location.
• Excellent growth and expansion opportunities. 

The business provides an acquirer with:

• An ideal bolt on for an already established Solicitors Practice looking for an additional office in the Berkshire area.
• A fully or recently qualified Solicitor looking to establish themselves in the profession by acquiring their own Practice. 
Financial profile:
For the financial year ending August 2013, the business generated fee income of almost £810,000, generating an EBITDA before Directors’ costs of almost £180,000. 

Offers are now invited for a sale of 100% of the Issued Share Capital in the Business, based on a Balance Sheet value of £90,000. 


CR182- Established Property Care, Repair and Maintenance Business

Established Property Care, Repair and Maintenance Business


Ref.CR182
Location Herefordshire/Gloucestershire/Worcestershire/Shropshire & Avon
Asking Price £ 400,000
Confidentially offered for sale

Leasehold/Relocatable 

Asking Price: O.I.E.O. £400,000

Asking price includes:

Impressive annual turnover of £700,000+
Established business with an excellent reputation
Team of 10 skilled staff – 7 well equipped branded vehicles
Company car
Huge scope and potential for new owners to build on
Healthy income/profits year on year

Business profile:
This leading privately owned property maintenance busineses undertakes all kinds of work from repairs through to extensions. Work is split between both private home owners, commercial businesses, local authorities, estate agents and property companies.

One of the areas most established businesses, being under the same ownership for over 12 years, it receives excellent word of mouth recommendations. Now trading as a limited company the business has four directors, two main directors and their partners.

Operating throughout Herefordshire/Worcestershire/Gloucestershire/Shropshier & Avon this business has the unique selling point of providing the highest quality of work to every customer, turn-around from initial tender to job acceptance is exceptionally high. Repeat trade and new referrals from existing customers place the business ahead of any competitor.

The two main directors work within the business supported by an experienced team of ten employees who are assigned jobs via a customer work related schedule. The business has seven sign-written vans that give great exposure of the business’s brand name across the surrounding counties and beyond. 

The business is very committed to handling their current full pipeline of work, these commitments have stopped any additional work being taken on from outside the self imposed geograpical limitations. The company is sought after by customers due to their quality of work and lead times. This is the perfect opportunity or platform for new owners to acquire this business as a bolt on or to consolidate it with an existing business trading from an adjoining county.

Saturday, 7 March 2015

CO170- Outdoor adventure park

Outdoor adventure park


Ref.CO170
Location Hertfordshire
Asking Price £ 140,000
Confidentially offered for sale

Business profile:
Introduction

Turner Butler has been appointed to invite offers of purchase for 100% of the Issued Share capital of an outdoor adventure park. 

Key strengths:

The business has the following key attributes:

• One of the leading leisure attractions in its area – located in a beautiful country park setting.
• 10 acre (approx.) leasehold, rural site. 
• Wide range of outdoor activities including one of the most impressive high ropes courses in the region.
• Excellent range of equipment including some mobile pieces for off-site use/hire.
• Private and Corporate sector Client base. 
• Low overheads – flexible staffing from well trained and experienced staff. 
• Excellent growth and expansion opportunities. 

The business provides an acquirer with:

• An ideal opportunity for a company already operating in the outdoor leisure activities sector looking to expand their market presence. 
• An excellent opportunity for an individual or family with an interest in outdoor activities looking for a ‘starter’ business. 

CH138- Fire Protection Consultants, Sales & Servicing of Fire Extinguishers

Fire Protection Consultants, Sales & Servicing of Fire Extinguishers


Ref.CH138
Location Fully Relocatable
Asking Price £ 130,000
Confidentially offered for sale

Asking price includes:

Turnover circa £77,941 per annum
Gross profit circa £64,431
Net profit £22,986
EBITDA £32,529
A BSI registered company and ISO 9001
Good repeat business
Well formatted business with great growth potential
Excellent reputation

Business profile:
Established in 1991, this business offers sales and servicing of fire extinguishers predominantly for corporate companies, with the split being 80 % coporate and 20 % private work. 

However, new regulations are now in place that cover all ‘to let’ properties in the UK, this states that fire extinguishers have to be in place on these premises and is generating a whole new database of customers and a boom in this business sector. 

The business delivers effective and responsive sales and servicing for all its clients, large or small. It is committed to delivering a high quality of service that exceeds customer expectations and that it doesn’t compromise in order to compete on price.

Its experience is underpinned by its industry accreditations including being a BSI registered company with ISO 9001 accreditation. 

During its years’ of operation, the business has built up a thriving on-going customer base. Its service and commitment to its customers is rewarded by this loyalty year on year. 

The business is experiencing a boom at the present time and would be an excellent bolt on for a business already operating within either the fire or security sector. Alternatively it would be an ideal starter business for anyone looking to establish a foothold within the fire sector. 


Monday, 2 March 2015

CT037-Professional Waste Water Company, combining drainage & sewage operations 60% Commercial, 40% Private

Professional Waste Water Company, combining drainage & sewage operations 60% Commercial, 40% Private 


Ref.CT037

Location Kent - Relocatable

Asking Price £ 275,000

Confidentially offered for sale


Asking price includes:

Turnover circa £413,418 per annum
Gross Profit circa £155,876
Net profit circa £47,649 
EBITDA £74,492
Net asset value £ 47,745

Member of Relevant National Professional Organisation Sewage Association

All plant and equipment 
On-going growth pattern 
Contracted, repeat and referral customers
Websites

Business profile:
This professional waste water company operates throughout the UK combining professional drainage and sewage solutions, maintenance and construction services. 

This well established and highly reputable business was set up by the vendor approximately 10 years ago and in that time it has grown into the successful sewage and drainage business that it is today. The business specialises in providing quality and cost effective services in Drainage Maintenance, Drainage Surveys, Sewage Treatment Expertise, Flood Risk Assessment, Construction Services, Sewage Treatment Expertise and CCTV Surveys on a 60% commercial, 40% private basis. A high percentage of work is undertaken for local authorities on a rolling 5 year contract, with more work gained through repeat business and referrals. 

Due to the businesses service-led approach it has built up a very impressive and loyal customer base with ongoing maintenance, servicing and monitoring contracts in place.
Equipment:

This business is well-equipped and has a significant amount of plant and equipment, systems and vehicles that enables it to carry out all its duties effectively. 

All plant and equipment is included within the sales price.

CC170- Fully Accredited Training Company Specialising in Plant & Equipment, Machinery, Health & Safety –B2B National Customer Base

Fully Accredited Training Company Specialising in Plant & Equipment, Machinery, Health & Safety –B2B National Customer Base


Ref.CC170
Location Merseyside
Asking Price £ 350,000
Confidentially offered for sale

Leasehold

Asking price includes:

Turnover circa £ 325,000 per annum
Gross Profits circa £210,000 per annum
Operating Profits circa £120,000 per annum
All Plant and equipment (circa £)44,000

Over 10 years successful trading
Fully Accredited centre (IPAF,PASMA, CIEH, IOSH, RTITB)
Very comprehensive range of courses
Excellent training venue
Highly informative and interactive website
Bespoke online customer/user database
Very low overheads
Fully relocatable
Large active blue chip customer database
Extremely lucrative margins
Unlimited potential
Training and handover
Website
Goodwill

Business profile:
This highly reputable and forward thinking business has been providing a range of relevant, in-demand, very high quality training programs for well over a decade and in that time the business has built a sterling reputation backed up with a comprehensive list of accreditations that ensures ongoing prosperity.

The company has a wealth of knowledge and expertise. It specialises in Logistics, Warehousing, Machinery, Renewable Energy and Sources and Construction which enables employers and their employees to gain the relevant accreditations and certifications to ensure compliance with legislation and to ensure correct working practices(including health and safety) are adhered to when carrying out their duties. 

The company has its own internal classrooms and practical training and test areas which have been developed over time to provide effective training. The company also owns a good level of its own modern plant and equipment for practical use.

In addition to these services the business has developed its own unique online database. This allows remote access log in for its customers from their place of work and enables them to review their own employee training records and also see when renewals are due as well as booking additional training requirements for their staff. The vendor has spent a great deal of time and money investing in this account management tool and this is now bearing fruit with very high levels of repeat business and above average customer retention levels being achieved.