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BUSINESSES FOR SALE

We are pleased to list a selection of the businesses we currently have for sale:

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Industrial Recruitment Agency                                                                                                              Ref. JS2091

Asking Price £1.5 Million inc. Assets

South West UK

This company is engaged in a provision of industrial staff, mainly on a contract basis to clients within a 30 miles radius of their location. Over the years the company has grown organically to a point where it is supplying approx. 200 temporary workers per day. These temporary workers are mainly from Eastern Europe and are housed and transported by the agency.

The business supplies workers into the Agricultural, Construction, Food Manufacturing and Warehouse Sectors. The Agency has a wide spread of customers with a largest contract representing only 18% of its turnover. Recently the business has expanded into the Commercial Recruitment Sector which operates from an entirely autonomous location.

Past and Future Performance

     
           
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

31 Jan'2008

31 Jan'2009

31 Jan'2010

31 Jan’2011

31 Jan’2012

           

P/L

£156,599

£226,809

£27,171

   

Adback

£112,700

£112,700

£112,700

   

Sustainable Profit

£269,299

£339,509

£139,871

£250,000

£330,000

           

Average sustainable Profit over three years to 2010 is £249,559

 
           

The figures for 2011 and 2012 are a predicted recovery over the next two years. If so the average sustainable Profit over five years to 2012 will be approx. £265,735.

   

Profit for Feb-March’2010 is £33,238.

Net Assets are currently approx. £337,000.

Memorandum of Sale refJS2091

For further information on this business please complete and return the Confidentiality Agreement - JS2091 and fax it back to 02392 658219, or send a copy in the post to the address on the form. (Please note, we must receive the original copy of the confidentiality agreement in order to release the company identity).

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IT RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY                                                                                                                            Ref. JS2080

Asking Price £1.5 million, plus assets

West Midlands

Located within a large conurbation in the Birmingham area our client is a highly successful IT recruitment consultancy, committed to the application of best practice techniques for the selection and matching of highly skilled and experienced IT professionals. Incorporated in the year 2000 they work in close partnership with a client base that includes all areas of England and Wales and comprises numerous software houses, large scale IT end-users and IT services companies. They provide the highest standards of service to both their SME clients and their clients who are FTSE 100/AIM quoted.  This is a highly profitable business that is ideal for further development. The Directors wish to remain with the business post sale and seek to align themselves with a major IT/Technical based recruitment organisation so that they can further develop this exciting business.

Financial Results:

                                             2009              2008                        2007                        2006

Turnover                     £2,100,241        £1,995,421        £1,366,861       £1,245,237

GP                                    £590,918           £640,302            £646,181          £583,921

Operating P                   £222,915           £281,430            £303,487          £286,407

Profit BT                         £218,570           £278,959        

The admin expenses contain £242,000 payment to the Directors which if reduced to a reasonable wage of £60,000 per annum each then we calculate that the sustainable profitability of the business is in excess of £340,000 based on 2009 figures.

Memorandum of Sale JS2080

For further information on this business please complete and return theConfidentiality Agreement JS2080 and fax it back to 02392 658219, or send a copy in the post to the address on the form. (Please note, we must receive the original copy of the confidentiality agreement in order to release the company identity).


IT RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY                                                                                                                            Ref. JS2079

Asking Price £1.4 million, plus assets

London

This is a rare opportunity to purchase a well established specialist recruitment company that concentrates on the IT market. Initially established within London’s M25 in March 2000, this company has grown to be noted as a quality brand in its market sectors and has produced consistent profits over the years. The company supplies both contract and permanent staff to a client base that consists of both “blue chip” and medium sized enterprises. Providing staff with skills in Web Design and Development, Digital Media, E-Commerce, E-CRM, E-ERP Solutions. More recently the company has established a city of London office and now has 12 employees. The owner, who wishes to remain with the business, managing and monitoring staff, has also developed the business in a cautious manner, with the business having assets in the order of £650,000 and the company totally financing its own development. This is an ideal opportunity for a larger recruitment organisation to purchase and further develop this business in partnership with the current owner on a buy-out arrangement.

Financial Information:

                                               Year Ended               Year Ended                 Year Ended

                                                   30/09/09                     30/09/08                           30/09/07

Turnover                                      £2,292,132             £1,899,750                   £1,757,946

Gross Profit                                    £722,277                £771,092                      £809,591

Profit Before Tax                            £167,031                £270,799                      £356,911

Confidentiality Agreement JS2079

For further information on this business please complete and return the Confidentiality Agreement JS2079 and fax it back to 02392 658219, or send a copy in the post to the address on the form. (Please note, we must receive the original copy of the confidentiality agreement in order to release the company identity).

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Training/Recruitment Agency                                                                                                                 Ref. JS2089

Asking Price £162,000 + Assets

Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire

Incorporated in early 2006 and commenced trading in September of that year our client to date has focused on the recruitment and training of Eastern European engineers and skilled staff and introducing them into the UK work force. Candidates were sourced from within the UK and internationally. This company supplies staff on a permanent basis and also as temps and contractors. Since 2008 the company has predominantly focused on delivering training courses funded by ESF, LSC, East of England Development Agency and local government. Project include: Skills for Jobs, EEDA English Language Project, Response to Redundancy, Transqual (qualification conversion), MIF (Migration Impact Fund). The business has been entirely self funding. This business is geographically well placed to supply services and staff and is located in close proximity to major conurbations in Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire and Bedfordshire. The company is run on a very professional basis by its owner who acts as the Managing Director who wishes to stay with the business and develop it further but now seeks to secure a business partner organisation to assist with the strategic development and thereby maximise the opportunities for the company.

Financial Information:

                                                   To  31 Aug 2007                            2008                          2009                          2010(projected)

Turnover                                              £188,493                         £375,097                     £164,495                         £140,000

Gross Profit                                           £92,380                         £145,388                     £110,477                         £115,000

Net Profit                                                £24,611                           £39,646                        £19,812                           £24,000

Memorandum of Sale JS2089

For further information on this business please complete and return the Confidentiality Agreement JS2089 and fax it back to 02392 658219, or send a copy in the post to the address on the form. (Please note, we must receive the original copy of the confidentiality agreement in order to release the company identity).

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URGENTLY WANTED

1. We have been retained by a client who is seeking to purchase a recruitment business UK wide. The company would be focused on either permanent, contract or temporary recruitment within the following sectors:

  • Medical
  • Nursing
  • Care

The ideal business would have a PASA agreement in place or pending.

 

2. We also have been retained by a well known, IT recruitment PLC seeking to expand their portfolio by acquisition of successful IT recruitment agencies.

The business with Turnover between £7million to £40million would be desirable. Location: UK or Europe.

We have been instructed by our clients to seek businesses that meet their criteria and therefore we can confirm when successful we will receive our commission from our clients.

Please contact us on 02392 658225 or email to team@adison-international.com in order to discuss this opportunity further. All communications held will be in the strictest of confidence.

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UNIQUE FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY

BOAT REPAIR FRANCHISE

Franchise Fee £12,500 + VAT, Plus £150 per month + VAT

Valet & Scratch started in 2003 with the aim of offering a scratch, chip, GRP repair service quickly, efficiently, and at a sensible price.

Most companies do not want minor repairs, they cannot colour match easily or localise the repair, therefore it is not economical. Valet & Scratch has developed a system to colour match and repair minor chips and scratches, quickly, easily and cheaply.

Not only can we train a complete novice in 4/6 weeks to do quality repairs, but we can also train to buff hulls, antifoul boats and valet to a superb standard.

We offer:

Audited accounts show one person can produce £35-40k per annum. A small team can produce £100k per annum.

If you seek to be self employed & are truly self motivated please call the franchisor Peter Acres directly on 07855 248686.

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WITHDRAWN FROM SALE

MULTI BRANCH GENERALIST RECRUITMENT AGENCY             Ref. JS2066

Asking Price £4.95 million, inclusive of £2.6 million assets

UK Wide Network

Our clients provide permanent and temporary staff through its UK branch network focusing on the Industrial, Hospitality, Care and Commercial recruitment sectors. This business is particularly strong in London and the South East but also has branches in the Midlands and Northern England. The business employs approximately 38 staff members with each branch having a branch manager and responsibility of the performance of their branch. This business is entirely self funding with accumulated assets of approximately £1.6m. The company has a strong reputation for providing first class recruitment solutions including on site presence where needed. 

Financial Information:

Year ended 31 March

                                                      2006                           2007                           2008        

Sales                                           £15,607,000              £13,588,000             £1567000

Gross Profit                                £2,673,000                £2,240,000                £2,583,000

We calculate that the EBIT for year 2008 will be in excess of £500,000.

Memorandum of Sale JS2066

For further information on this business please complete and return the Confidentiality Agreement JS2066 and fax it back to 02392 658219, or send a copy in the post to the address on the form. (Please note, we must receive the original copy of the confidentiality agreement in order to release the company identity).


SOLD

COMMERCIAL/GENERALIST RECRUITMENT AGENCY             Ref. JS2073

Asking Price £495,000 plus assets

East Anglia

The business was established by the current owner in the 1980’s. The company provides secretarial, commercial, accounts & finance, sales & marketing and industrial staff on both a temporary and permanent basis. Located in a thriving city of strategic importance, the offices are well run and fully equipped, with a strong team of motivated fully trained consultants.

Financial Information:

                                                      June                           June                              June                          June

                                                      2005                           2006                             2007                          2008 (est/9 months)

Turnover                                      £1,966,563               £1,715,036                  £1,896,000               £2,051,000

Gross Profit                                £227,425                   £228,846                     £273,826                   £260,000

Book Profit                                  £38,455                     £35,631                       £36,166                       £72,000

Adjusted Profit                            £72,382                    £69,558                       £70,093                       £110,000

Current Assets approximately £300,000.

Memorandum of Sale JS2073

For further information on this business please complete and return the Confidentiality Agreement JS2073 and fax it back to 02392 658219, or send a copy in the post to the address on the form. (Please note, we must receive the original copy of the confidentiality agreement in order to release the company identity).


SOLD

CONSTRUCTION RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY             Ref. JS2078

Asking Price £1.7 million, plus assets

West London

This is an exciting opportunity to purchase a rapidly expanding profitable recruitment company supplying temporary staff into a niche sector of the construction industry. Established in 2001 and located in pleasant offices in a West London location this company has established a strong brand, an excellent client base and a proven method of securing candidates. Focusing on providing staff to distribute sheet material on building sites has allowed this recruitment business to enjoy excellent margins and retain its teams of fully trained specialist operatives. Staff are provided to clients in the Home Counties but also throughout the UK confirming our belief that other regional offices would provide a rapid opportunity for growth. The business is run by 3 fully committed Director’s who wish to sell the business on a structured buy-out basis and remain with the business for at least 1 year to provide both a smooth transfer of ownership and to deliver predicted growth for the company.

Financial Information:

Year to March 2008:

Turnover                                    £1,822,412

Gross Profits                            £583,772

Profits                                         £345,770

Memorandum of Sale JS2078

For further information on this business please complete and return the Confidentiality Agreement JS2078 and fax it back to 02392 658219, or send a copy in the post to the address on the form. (Please note, we must receive the original copy of the confidentiality agreement in order to release the company identity).

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SOLD

LICENSED EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT NETWORK           Ref. JS2071

Asking Price £1.4 million

UK & Europe

Founded in the late 1990’s, this Executive Recruitment Network is a premier brand providing recruitment services into a number of buoyant market sectors including : Accounting, aerospace, banking, chemicals, civil engineering, construction, energy, financial services, healthcare, HR, IT & telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, and transportation. 

Search assignments are undertaken to fill middle and senior management positions throughout the World.  Typical fees charged are between 25% and 33% of salary and generate placement fees in the range of £12,000 to £80,000. 

Working as independent business owners, are a group of established, well trained licensees who all operate under the same brand name offering a professional recruitment service and a wealth of experience to their client base. 

Turnover of the Network for 2007 was £2,427,000 producing a gross turnover to the Vendor of £458,000.  The cost of sales was £21,000 producing a gross profit of £437,000.   The operating profit was £324,000.  The Vendor is selling an income stream that should be in the region of £450,000 per annum.

Memorandum of Sale JS2071

For further information on this business please complete and return the Confidentiality Agreement JS2071and fax it back to 02392 658219, or send a copy in the post to the address on the form. (Please note, we must receive the original copy of the confidentiality agreement in order to release the company identity).


SOLD

COMMERCIAL/ACCOUNTANCY RECRUITMENT AGENCY           Ref.JS2063

Asking Price £325,000 plus assets

Northern Hampshire/Surrey Border

The business was established by the current owner in the year 2000. The company provides Secretarial, Commercial and Accountancy staff along with Sales & Marketing and mid management personnel. The company provides these staff mostly on a permanent basis but with some positions on a temporary or contract basis. Located in a prosperous Northern Hampshire town with easy access to several additional towns within Hampshire and Surrey, the company is well branded and enjoys a prominent location. The company projects a strong professional image and has created many long standing relationships with large, medium and small sized clients within a 20 mile radius.

Financial results to the 31st August 2007;

Turnover: £508,969

Gross Profit: £198,966

Profits before Tax: £123,843       

Current cash assets of between £250,000 and £300,000.

Memorandum of Sale JS2063

For further information on this business please complete and return the Confidentiality Agreement JS2063 and fax it back to 02392 658219, or send a copy in the post to the address on the form. (Please note, we must receive the original copy of the confidentiality agreement in order to release the company identity).


SOLD                        

COMMERCIAL RECRUITMENT AGENCY          Ref.JS2051

Asking Price £650,000 (+ assets)      

Yorkshire

Established by the current owners in 1990.

Turnover (approximately) £1,800,000

Gross Profit (approximately) £450,000

Adjusted Profits (approximately) £192,000

This is an excellent, well branded and well run recruitment business located in a major Yorkshire city, with a good team and an impressive client list. The owners wish to sell as they plan to retire.

Memorandum of Sale JS2051

For further information on this business please complete and return the and Confidentiality Agreement JS2051 amd fax it back to 02392 658219, or send a copy in the post to the address on the form. (Please note, we must receive the original copy of the confidentiality agreement in order to release the company identity).


Contacts:

team@adison-international.com

Adison International Limited

Technopole

Kingston Crescent

Portsmouth

PO2 8FA

United Kingdom

Tel. 02392 658225

Fax. 02392 658219


Adison International Limited make it policy not to list all of the businesses we have currently offered for sale. We operate a pro-active brokerage service, and as such we deliver a bespoke sales solution for all of our clients.

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