Manufacturing & Engineering Businesses Wanted

Large format digital printing business    T/O £250k-1m        Location: South East UK

A large format digital printing and signage business based in London is looking to expand through acquisition. They are looking for businesses with additional printing machines (e.g. HP1500/HP9000), machine minders and an existing sales team.

General printing business                          T/O £250k-1m         Location: London/M25

General printers working with charities, societies and retail sector is looking to increase turnover through acquisition of extra business contracts. Their in-house plant comprises single colour litho, to SRA2, and digital, for short run colour (to A3). They also operate a design studio, have a wide range of finishing equipment and undertake fulfilment and mailing services.

Building maintenance services                 T/O £0.5m-20m      Location: Various UK

A large utilities company is looking to acquire industrial and commercial building maintenance services companies in the UK. Companies should have public and private sector contracts and employ a team of gas, mechanical and electrical engineers. Companies may offer installations work, but this should not represent more than 50% of turnover.

Stainless Steel Metalwork business        T/O £500k-1m        Location: Various UK

A manufacturer of hardwood street furniture has recently developed a steel range which they currently subcontract for manufacture. They wish to acquire an stainless steel fabrication / precision engineering business in order to develop and control this work.

Manufacturing for construction sector    T/O £500k-5m        Location: Various UK

A business investor partnership is looking for small-to-medium size businesses in the manufacturing/construction sector to add to their portfolio of similar businesses.

Professional Services Businesses Wanted

Accountancy practices                                  T/O £100k-500k         Location: Various UK

A London based accountancy firm is looking to expand across the UK through the acquisition of accountancy practices and/or client lists.

Enterprise software solutions business   T/O £250k-£1m        Location: South East UK

A UK based enterprise software company is looking to diversify its product portfolio and market through acquisition of a suitable software solution business. Acquisition targets should generate revenues from software license sales and software as a service (SAAS) contracts. Ideally the business will have an extensive client database and 5 to 10 experienced software developers.

Billing software solutions business           T/O £1m-£5m         Location: UK/Europe

An international company based in Australia which offers enterprise software solutions to utility and telecoms businesses is looking to expand in the UK and the rest of Europe through acquisition of a number of small software solution businesses. Acquisition targets must have retain IP within business and generate revenues from consultancy work (installation, customisation, production support, other consulting), software license sales and software maintenance and support. The buyer has cash funds available and is looking to acquire 100% control with 100% cash down payment.

IT support / maintenance businesses      T/O £100k-200k       Location: London UK

Hornblower has on its database over fifty IT support and maintenance companies which have funds available and are actively looking to increase sales through the acquisition of small owner run IT services businesses. Of particular interest are businesses with ongoing maintenance contracts.

IT network  support businesses                   T/O £1.5m-4m      Location: Various UK

IT network and desktop support business with aggressive plans to expand is looking to acquire IT companies in London and regional locations in the UK from which to grow their business nationally. Target businesses should be focused on SME market with 5 to 100 users and offer a good outsourced IT support service. The buyer has cash funds available and is looking to acquire 100% control allowing the current owners to exit the business.

IT and Telecoms support businesses           T/O £500k-2m      Location: South UK

IT and telecoms business with aggressive plans to expand is looking to acquire IT companies in South UK. The target business should have maintenance contracts in place for network support and offer ISP and VOIP telecoms solutions. The buyer has funding in place and will consider various deal structures including earn-out and ongoing employment of the existing directors.

Insurance brokers                                              T/O £0.5m-2m     Location: Various UK

Hornblower has on its database numerous insurance broking companies looking to expand their portfolio of clients through acquisition. Of particular interest are brokerages specialising in commercial property.

Energy services and supply                            T/O £0.5m-20m    Location: Various UK

A large utilities company is looking to acquire energy provision companies in the UK. Companies should ideally have long term contracts in place for combined heat and power provision and district energy schemes.

PR company                                                        T/O £100k-1m        Location: Various UK

An established PR agency is looking to increase sales and diversify its client base through the acquisition of one or more PR businesses. Of particular interest are businesses with clients retained on contract.

Security alarms business                               T/O £100k-1m        Location: East Anglia

An entrepreneurial investor with a successful track record in turning around businesses in the commercial service sector, together with his business partner, former managing director of a successful security alarms company, are looking for a going concern security alarms business from which to roll out a new home security product. Of particular interest are businesses with ongoing maintenance contracts and an extensive client database.