GC106 -A major provider of specialised planned and reactive commercial and domestic maintenance services

A major provider of specialised planned and reactive commercial and domestic maintenance services

Ref. GC106

Location  M40 corridor

Asking Price  £299,000

Business Profile

Introduction:

Turner Butler has been appointed to invite offers of purchase for the Goodwill and Assets of a major provider of specialised commercial and domestic services.

The business operates from a centrally located CCTV covered warehouse with offices and yard on the M40 corridor the premises are fully equipped to provide storage and an office operational hub.

The owners have put an infrastructure in place that enables the business to run smoothly and efficiently without excessive staff or overheads. The business is profitable with no bad debts and offers an exemplary level of customer service.

One of its strongest UPS is its ‘Can do attitude.’ 

Equipment:

All necessary equipment is in place that is required to run a successful operation. This includes liveried vans, a truck mounted cleaning machine, de-humidifiers, circa fans & air movers, plus heaters, driers, pumps, air scrubbers, plant and civil tools/machinery and a fork lift truck.

A selection of light plant and trailers that are required to facility the contracts.

These items are by no means exhaustive. A full list of equipment is available to all genuinely interested parties.

Customer Service:

Customer service is the top priority; the team provide a prompt, reliable and efficient service. Substantial investment has been made in the latest technology, equipment and staff training.

Key strengths:

The Company has the following key attributes:

• Over 30 specialist trades.

• Supplier to major contractors and working with a leading power distribution network operator.

• ServiceMaster fire and flood disaster restoration licence.

• Mixed range customer base including insurance companies, major corporates, other commercial clients including SME’s, as well as domestic customers.

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GP215 -Contract & Pre-booked Taxi, Mini Bus and Coach Hire Company

Contract & Pre-booked Taxi, Mini Bus and Coach Hire Company

Ref. GP215

Location  Close Proximity to Dublin

Asking Price  £293,000

Business Profile

Established in 2002, this business became limited in 2004 and has a complete business structure in place. This is a family run, professional business that prides itself in exceptional delivery of service. The primary source of business is contract work and pre-booked Taxi and Minibus hire for private clients, corporate/schools and local authorities. There are many more opportunities that can be advertised and tendered for.  

The fleet of vehicles has continually grown through the years and now consists of 2x Hackney Cars, 2x Taxi Cars, a Wheelchair taxi, 3 x 14 seater minibus 7 x 16 seater minibuses (3 Minibuses are Wheelchair Accessible) and a 53 seater coach.

The business is well known locally with limited competition and comes with fully trained staff and everything in place. The vehicles are reliable and good quality, driven by professional drivers who put the customer first.

The business provides an acquirer with an ideal bolt on for a company already operating in this Lucrative Passenger Transport sector looking to expand their presence or gain a foothold in the area.   Alternatively this is an excellent opportunity for an organisation or an individual looking to acquire a well-established, very profitable company offering an excellent rate of return on investment and excellent growth and expansion potential with even further schoolbuilding envisaged in the area and more private school runs to be tendered for.

Assets

4 x Taxi / Hackney saloon cars

1 x Wheelchair Accessible Taxi / MPV

10 x Minibuses

1 x 53 seater coach

Coach availability is relatively new to the business and it is envisaged the annual turnover on this will be circa €30,000.

Customer Service:

Customer service is the key to any business. Professional in every respect this business provides clients with a reliable service, high quality transport, experienced drivers and competitive pricing. This is demonstrated by the prestigious contracts the business wins and the high levels of repeat business and referrals it enjoys.

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GB197-London high-end commercial and residential construction contractor

London high-end commercial and residential construction contractor

Ref. GB197

Location  London and the South East but could be re-located

Asking Price  £380,000

Business Profile

Introduction

Turner Butler has been appointed to invite offers of purchase for certain assets and the goodwill associated with a main contractor specialising in high-end residential and commercial construction.

Key strengths:

The business has the following key attributes:

• Strong network of architects, interior designers and quantity surveyors, providing a steady stream of on-going work.
• Blue chip base of commercial Clients.
• Strong forward order book.
• Strong management team capable of running the business independently of ultimate ownership.
• Credibility and track record to win large contracts.
• Highly skilled and experienced trades and sub-contractors with which the Business works on an on-going basis.
• Excellent potential for growth and expansion.
• Easily transportable, profitable business.

The business provides an acquirer with an ideal bolt on for a company already operating in the construction sector looking to expand their presence or gain a foothold in London and the South East.

Financial profile:

For the financial year ending May 2015, the Business generated turnover of almost £2.573m, gross profits slightly in excess of £380,000 and an EBITDA before Directors’ costs of almost £102,000.

For the financial year ending May 2016, turnover is projected to reach in excess of £3.3m, gross profits in excess of £450,000 and an EBITDA before Directors’ costs in excess of £161,000.

The Asking price of £380,000 is for a sale of certain assets and the goodwill associated with the Business.

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GP209-London Private Hire Taxi Firm T/O GBP 3.77M-Ask GBP 5.13M

London Private Hire Taxi Firm T/O GBP 3.77M-Ask GBP 5.13M

Ref. GP209

Location  London

Asking Price  £5,130,000

Business Profile

Introduction

Turner Butler has been appointed to invite offers of purchase for 100% of the Issued Share capital of a private hire mini cab company.

Key strengths:

The business has the following key attributes:

• One of London’s largest private hire mini cab companies.

• Over thirty years of successful operation.

• Private hire, airport transfers, courier services and executive travel.

• Four offices in strategic locations across North West London.

• 450 self-employed, owner-drivers – fully trained and licensed with the Public Carriage Office.

• Cordic GPRS based Taxi Despatch System operated from centralised Control Room.

• Online booking facility plus exclusive IPhone and Android Apps.

• Approximately 35% of turnover from Corporate Accounts.

• Significant growth and expansion opportunities.

 The business provides an acquirer with:

• An ideal bolt on for a company already operating in the private hire mini cab looking to expand their presence or gain a foothold in the London area.

• An excellent opportunity for an organisation or an individual looking to acquire a well established, very profitable company offering an excellent rate of return on investment and excellent growth and expansion potential.

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GB199 -Specialist Tier 1 Roofing Contractor – Commercial, Public and Private Buildings

Specialist Tier 1 Roofing Contractor – Commercial, Public and Private Buildings

Ref. GB199

Location  Essex

Asking Price  £1,300,000

Business Profile

The Business is a tier 1 roofing contractor, specializing in the design and installation of high performance roofing solutions and complex roofing structures as per client specifications primarily in London. Installations cover a wide range of commercial and public building as well as multiple occupancy residential schemes for developers.

The Business has completed a rich and diverse portfolio of installations since the business was established in 1993.

The Business has a well established reputation for quality and high levels of workmanship among the top building contractors, especially where there are intricate roofing requirements using high value materials. Indeed the majority of new business comes from these well established relationships.

The Business employs over 40 people with full time, permanent field based project managers who ensure that client needs are met in a timely and cost effective manner and to the quality they expect as well as complying with all the on-site health and safety procedures.

Furthermore the entire team has benefited from an on-going training program and is supported by a very efficient and effective back-office. The back-office manages the ordering and delivery of materials to the site as well as business development, project estimations, financial and supplier management.

The Business revenue in FY2014 was £7.3mil with an underlying EBITDA of £113K that reflects the squeeze put on sub-contractors by principals. Margin has been carefully managed through 2015 and EBITDA is expected to be £200K+ in FY2015.

With a busy installation schedule and strong pipeline this opportunity gives a roofing contractor a unique, fast-track entry in to the tier 1 London construction sector.

The owner is justifiably proud of what he has achieved with the company enjoying an unparalleled reputation for quality and experts in their field. He continues to manage day-to-day operations and to provide strategic direction for the company.

After putting his heart and soul into the Business for over a quarter of a century, the director feels that now is the time for others to take the business forward.

With the tremendous potential for future growth and not wanting to see his life’s work wind down, the current owner seeks to find a suitable buyer who will continue where he leaves off.

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GP215 -Contract & Pre-booked Taxi, Mini Bus and Coach Hire Company

Contract & Pre-booked Taxi, Mini Bus and Coach Hire Company

Ref. GP215

Location  Close Proximity to Dublin

Asking Price  £293,000

Business Profile

Established in 2002, this business became limited in 2004 and has a complete business structure in place. This is a family run, professional business that prides itself in exceptional delivery of service. The primary source of business is contract work and pre-booked Taxi and Minibus hire for private clients, corporate/schools and local authorities. There are many more opportunities that can be advertised and tendered for.  

The fleet of vehicles has continually grown through the years and now consists of 2x Hackney Cars, 2x Taxi Cars, a Wheelchair taxi, 3 x 14 seater minibus 7 x 16 seater minibuses (3 Minibuses are Wheelchair Accessible) and a 53 seater coach.

The business is well known locally with limited competition and comes with fully trained staff and everything in place. The vehicles are reliable and good quality, driven by professional drivers who put the customer first.

The business provides an acquirer with an ideal bolt on for a company already operating in this Lucrative Passenger Transport sector looking to expand their presence or gain a foothold in the area.   Alternatively this is an excellent opportunity for an organisation or an individual looking to acquire a well-established, very profitable company offering an excellent rate of return on investment and excellent growth and expansion potential with even further schoolbuilding envisaged in the area and more private school runs to be tendered for.

Assets

4 x Taxi / Hackney saloon cars

1 x Wheelchair Accessible Taxi / MPV

10 x Minibuses

1 x 53 seater coach

Coach availability is relatively new to the business and it is envisaged the annual turnover on this will be circa €30,000.

Customer Service:

Customer service is the key to any business. Professional in every respect this business provides clients with a reliable service, high quality transport, experienced drivers and competitive pricing. This is demonstrated by the prestigious contracts the business wins and the high levels of repeat business and referrals it enjoys.

Key Strengths:

The business has the following key attributes:

• Professional contract hire taxi, minibus and coach company
• Transport operator’s licence
• On-going improvement in service
• Over ten years of successful operation
• Contract hire, school travel, airport transfers, special occasions and corporate travel etc.
• Website and on-line booking facility
• Excellent turnover from contract accounts
• Significant growth and expansion opportunities

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GB197 -London high-end commercial and residential construction contractor

London high-end commercial and residential construction contractor

Ref. GB197

Location  London and the South East but could be re-located

Asking Price  £380,000

Business Profile

Introduction

Turner Butler has been appointed to invite offers of purchase for certain assets and the goodwill associated with a main contractor specialising in high-end residential and commercial construction.

Key strengths:

The business has the following key attributes:

• Strong network of architects, interior designers and quantity surveyors, providing a steady stream of on-going work.
• Blue chip base of commercial Clients.
• Strong forward order book.
• Strong management team capable of running the business independently of ultimate ownership.
• Credibility and track record to win large contracts.
• Highly skilled and experienced trades and sub-contractors with which the Business works on an on-going basis.
• Excellent potential for growth and expansion.
• Easily transportable, profitable business.

The business provides an acquirer with an ideal bolt on for a company already operating in the construction sector looking to expand their presence or gain a foothold in London and the South East.

Financial profile:

For the financial year ending May 2015, the Business generated turnover of almost £2.573m, gross profits slightly in excess of £380,000 and an EBITDA before Directors’ costs of almost £102,000.

For the financial year ending May 2016, turnover is projected to reach in excess of £3.3m, gross profits in excess of £450,000 and an EBITDA before Directors’ costs in excess of £161,000.

The Asking price of £380,000 is for a sale of certain assets and the goodwill associated with the Business.

Next steps:

If you are interested in receiving further information, please sign and return the attached Confidentiality Agreement. In returning the Agreement we would be grateful if you could provide us with details of your interest in this opportunity along with your funding position.

All enquiries or requests for additional information should be submitted or directed to Turner Butler Head Office: 01895 256000.

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GK229 - Accredited Manufacturer & Installer of Commercial Aluminium Windows, Doors &Automated Door Entry Systems

Accredited Manufacturer & Installer of Commercial Aluminium Windows, Doors &Automated Door Entry Systems

Ref. GK229

Location  Midlands

Asking Price  Offer Invited

Business Profile

This well established and respected business was set up by the current owner some 25 years ago and in that time has grown and evolved into the highly professional and profitable organisation that exists today. The company offers a full turnkey solution by manufacturing and installing a high quality range of aluminium windows and doors and curtain walling systems on a purely commercial basis. In addition to this the business also specialises in automated doors and entry systems and has the sole UK distribution rights for several leading worldwide suppliers.

The company serves the middle to top end of the market and has excellent processes in place which ensures consistent delivery and performance The business has all the necessary accreditations and memberships in place to enable it to work with a very impressive list of blue chip clients on a national basis. The business typicaly has some 100 regular clients and these include public sector bodies, councils, large main contractors, national blue chip organisations and facilities management companies. It enjoys approved supplier status with many.

The business provides a complete turnkey solution from initial design, using the latest Autocad software packages right through to supply, installation and final commissioning. In addition to this it also provides ongoing maintance and servicing and this is a big growth area, particularly for the automated door systems.

The business has a good management structure and a highly skilled workforce. It manufactures and supplies to exacting standards. Its infrastructure is such that it can meet the most demanding customer requirements.

The business has built up a sterling reputation based on quality, knowledge and superior product design and manufacture . The company currently carries out pretty much all production in house.This ensures excellent quality control and superior product delivery.

The company operates from purpose built freehold premises with room for further expansion. The freehold premsies are owned by the business and included within the sales price. However vendors are flexible and would consider leasing the premises if need be or for a new owner to relocate the busienss should they so wish.

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GE091 -Online retailer of insulation solutions

Online retailer of insulation solutions

Ref. GE091

Location  Must be relocated

Asking Price  £1,100,000

Business Profile

Introduction

Turner Butler has been appointed to invite offers of purchase for 100% of the Issued Share Capital of an on-line retailer of insulation solutions.

Key strengths:

The business has the following key attributes:

• Very well established, longstanding specialist insulation solutions websites.

• Very high rankings in Google and all other major search engines.

• Emphasis on product information and transaction, reducing the need for high levels of ‘live’ customer service assistance during purchasing decision making process.

• Major branded products supplied by specialist insulation and building products distributors.

• Reputation for good quality products at competitive prices.

• Easy business to manage – excellent bespoke management systems; all product drop shipped.

• Part-time ownership involvement.

• Extensive growth and expansion opportunities.

• Easily re-locatable. The business provides an acquirer with:

• An ideal bolt on or extra on-line presence for an existing e-commerce retailer possibly already involved in the building products sector.

• An excellent starter business opportunity possibly for an individual, family or even for an existing High Street retailer, to establish an online presence in the building products sector.

Financial Profile:

For the financial year ending July 2014, the Business generated turnover of almost £1.6 million, gross profits in excess of £380,000 and an EBITDA (Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation of costs) of almost £320,000 before Director’s costs. For the current financial year it is estimated that EBITDA will be closer to £370,000.

The Asking price of £1,100,000 is for a sale of 100% of the Issued Share Capital in the Business based on a Balance Sheet value, adjusted to exclude some financial assets not included with the sale, of £49,400.

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GB199 -Specialist Tier 1 Roofing Contractor – Commercial, Public and Private Buildings

Specialist Tier 1 Roofing Contractor – Commercial, Public and Private Buildings

Ref. GB199

Location  Essex

Asking Price  £1300000

Business Profile

The Business is a tier 1 roofing contractor, specializing in the design and installation of high performance roofing solutions and complex roofing structures as per client specifications primarily in London. Installations cover a wide range of commercial and public building as well as multiple occupancy residential schemes for developers.

The Business has completed a rich and diverse portfolio of installations since the business was established in 1993.

The Business has a well established reputation for quality and high levels of workmanship among the top building contractors, especially where there are intricate roofing requirements using high value materials. Indeed the majority of new business comes from these well established relationships.

The Business employs over 40 people with full time, permanent field based project managers who ensure that client needs are met in a timely and cost effective manner and to the quality they expect as well as complying with all the on-site health and safety procedures.

Furthermore the entire team has benefited from an on-going training program and is supported by a very efficient and effective back-office. The back-office manages the ordering and delivery of materials to the site as well as business development, project estimations, financial and supplier management.

The Business revenue in FY2014 was £7.3mil with an underlying EBITDA of £113K that reflects the squeeze put on sub-contractors by principals. Margin has been carefully managed through 2015 and EBITDA is expected to be £200K+ in FY2015.

With a busy installation schedule and strong pipeline this opportunity gives a roofing contractor a unique, fast-track entry in to the tier 1 London construction sector.

The owner is justifiably proud of what he has achieved with the company enjoying an unparalleled reputation for quality and experts in their field. He continues to manage day-to-day operations and to provide strategic direction for the company.

After putting his heart and soul into the Business for over a quarter of a century, the director feels that now is the time for others to take the business forward.

With the tremendous potential for future growth and not wanting to see his life’s work wind down, the current owner seeks to find a suitable buyer who will continue where he leaves off.

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GC106 - A major provider of specialised planned and reactive commercial and domestic services

A major provider of specialised planned and reactive commercial and domestic services

Ref. GC106

Location  M40 corridor

Asking Price  £350000

Key strengths:

The Company has the following key attributes:

• Over 30 specialist trades.

• Supplier to major contractors and working with a leading power distribution network operator.

• ServiceMaster fire and flood disaster restoration licence.

• Mixed range customer base including insurance companies, major corporates, other commercial clients including SME’s, as well as domestic customers.

Three independent income streams:

Fire and flood restoration Preferred supplier to PLCs for contract with one of the country’s leading power companies Expanding portfolio of smaller blue chip companies and domestic clients offering bespoke services

• Multi-skilled and expert technicians able to meet virtually all requirements.

• Five years of successful operation No bad debts

• Excellent growth and expansion opportunities.

 The Company provides an acquirer with:

• An excellent bolt on for a business already operating as a domestic and commercial trades provider or facilities maintenance. • An ideal starter business for anyone looking to further an established foothold within domestic and commercial trades.

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GB191 - 14 Exclusive “ServiceMaster” Franchise Territory Licences for Sale www.servicemaster.co.uk

14 Exclusive “ServiceMaster” Franchise Territory Licences for Sale www.servicemaster.co.uk

Ref.  GB191

Location  North West England

Asking Price  £175000

Business Profile

A rare opportunity to buy a total of 14 exclusive ServiceMaster franchises spanning 14 key regional territories across the North West of England. The vendor has operated these franchises very succesfully for over 25 years and in that time their businesses have developed and grown into the highly efficient multi-faceted buildings, facilities and property maintenance and services companies that exist today.

Due to the vendors historical business successes, they themselves have developed many other business opportunities and now wish to spend more time pursuing some of these, as well as spending more time enjoying their other passions and pastimes as they are now financially secure as retirement approaches.

What is for sale are the 14 ServiceMaster Licences and not the trading companies. We are advised by the vendor a single territory ServiceMaster franchise licence costs in the region of circa £25,000 so this is an excellent opportunity for a purchaser to acquire some 14 mature and developed regions at a very competitive price. Many of the territories are densely populated in terms of commercial, industrial and residential buildings and properties. The licences enable the purchaser to offer a comprehensive range of services including insurance driven fire and flood restoration services to residential clients, commercial cleaning services, small remedial works, and furniture restoration services.

The vendors acquired their first franchise territory back in 1986 and the most recent purchase was some 12 years ago.

These franchises have historically specialised in working on behalf of national insurance companies, loss adjusters and brokers in supplying a comprehensive disaster restoration service to residential and commercial customers due to fire, water or smoke damage. They have provided a comprehensive range of services including carpet/upholstery restoration, furniture repair, water extraction, dehumidification, odour removal, trauma/spill removal and other related services.

This is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a group of some 14 franchise regional licences (many adjacent) at a very competetive price that have been developed very successfully over the years.

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GB199 - Specialist Tier 1 Roofing Contractor – Commercial, Public and Private Buildings

Specialist Tier 1 Roofing Contractor – Commercial, Public and Private Buildings

Ref.  GB199
Location   Essex
Asking Price  £1300000

Business Profile

The Business is a tier 1 roofing contractor, specializing in the design and installation of high performance roofing solutions and complex roofing structures as per client specifications primarily in London. Installations cover a wide range of commercial and public building as well as multiple occupancy residential schemes for developers.

The Business has completed a rich and diverse portfolio of installations since the business was established in 1993.

The Business has a well established reputation for quality and high levels of workmanship among the top building contractors, especially where there are intricate roofing requirements using high value materials. Indeed the majority of new business comes from these well established relationships.

The Business employs over 40 people with full time, permanent field based project managers who ensure that client needs are met in a timely and cost effective manner and to the quality they expect as well as complying with all the on-site health and safety procedures.

Furthermore the entire team has benefited from an on-going training program and is supported by a very efficient and effective back-office. The back-office manages the ordering and delivery of materials to the site as well as business development, project estimations, financial and supplier management.

The Business revenue in FY2014 was £7.3mil with an underlying EBITDA of £113K that reflects the squeeze put on sub-contractors by principals. Margin has been carefully managed through 2015 and EBITDA is expected to be £200K+ in FY2015.

With a busy installation schedule and strong pipeline this opportunity gives a roofing contractor a unique, fast-track entry in to the tier 1 London construction sector.

The owner is justifiably proud of what he has achieved with the company enjoying an unparalleled reputation for quality and experts in their field. He continues to manage day-to-day operations and to provide strategic direction for the company.

After putting his heart and soul into the Business for over a quarter of a century, the director feels that now is the time for others to take the business forward.

With the tremendous potential for future growth and not wanting to see his life’s work wind down, the current owner seeks to find a suitable buyer who will continue where he leaves off.

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