Heating, Ventilation & Air-Conditioning Maintenance & Installation Company SOLD
- Outstanding opportunity to acquire a heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) installation and maintenance company in the Greater London area.
- In the 12 months to 31st March 2016, the business has achieved a total revenue of £802k with an adjusted EBITDA of 21% at £167k.
- This turnover was up 15% on the previous year and turnover growth has averaged at 15% per annum over the last 4 years.
- The 2016/17 forecast turnover is expected to be circa £880k with an adjusted EBITDA of over £180k (21%).
- The business serviced over 90 clients in 2015/16. The largest client accounted for 11% of 2015/16 turnover.
- The business revenue is generated from on-going maintenance contracts, repairs and projects for contracted clients and new installations for new clients.
- Approximately 80% of revenue is generated from clients on maintenance contracts.
- The top 11 customers with maintenance contracts account for 53% of revenue in 2015/16 and the maintenance contract element accounts for 25% of that revenue.
- The business was started in 1993 and has a strong and enviable track record for year-on-year growth for those 23 years of trading.
- It has a very loyal client base with some very established household names included in a premium set of business customers.
- The business primarily services commercial buildings and offices, leisure businesses, hotels and schools in London and the Home Counties.
- The business is run day-to-day by a very capable team of 5 engineers headed up by a highly experienced General Manager, supported by an administration and finance manager.
- The vendor/director will be happy to provide a full hand-over to ensure the successful transfer of clients and contracts.
- The sale offers an outstanding opportunity to an existing HVAC, Energy Management or electrical services business wishing to expand its client base and/or geographical coverage.
Products and Services
- A provider of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning solutions (HVAC) to commercial properties. Services include design, installation and contracted maintenance and repair.
Employees
- 1 Director with 1 full-time General Manager, 5 full-time engineers and 1 full-time admin and accounts manager.
Premises
- Office premises in South East London with easy access to central London.
- Rent and rates is £9,800 per annum and a one-year lease with 6 months remaining and 3 months’ notice.
Reason for sale
- The Vendor/Director wishes to retire however he is committed to a full handover of the business to ensure a smooth transition into new ownership.
Financial overview
Year ending 31st March | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017
Forecast |
Sales Revenue | £557,568 | £704,578 | £698,157 | £801,958 | £883,000 |
Gross profit | £176,657 | £233,531 | £255,734 | £279,307 | £308,000 |
Percentage | 32% | 33% | 37% | 35% | 35% |
Adjusted EBITDA | £60,480 | £99,873 | £134,137 | £166,676 | £183,000 |
Percentage | 11% | 14% | 19% | 21% | 21% |
- Adjusted EBITDA is stated having accounted for the vendor’s replacement cost.