BUSINESSES FOR SALE
We are pleased to list a selection of the businesses we currently have for sale:
NEW
IT RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY Ref. JS2079
Asking Price £1.8 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 employed across its 2 offices. 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 £500,000 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:
Estimate Year Ended Year Ended
30/09/09 30/09/08 30/09/07
Turnover £2,100,000 £1,899,750 £1,757,946
Gross Profit £870,000 £771,092 £809, 591
Operating Profit £270,000 £250,801 £350,537
Profit Before Tax £285,000 £270,799 £356,911
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).
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
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).
ENGINEERING RECRUITMENT AGENCY Ref. JS2076
Asking Price £220,000 plus 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 are sourced from within the UK and internationally. This company supplies staff on a permanent basis and also as temps and contractors. The business has been entirely self funding and has grown consistently in terms of turnover, gross profits and net profits year on year. 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 Year to date Projected to
31 Aug 2007 May 2008 31 Aug 2008
Turnover £188,493 £290,627 £387,500
Gross Profit £92,380 £111,818 £149,000
Net Profit £24,611 £42,003 £52,000
For further information on this business please complete and return the Confidentiality Agreement JS2076 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).
EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY Ref. JS2075
Asking Price £398,000 plus assets
Plus possible freehold purchase
Central London
This is an exciting opportunity to purchase a high quality search & selection recruitment business specialising in the media/publishing sectors. The business has been operating for some 14 years and has an extremely high visibility in its chosen field of specialisation. The business is well branded and has proven means of attracting quality clients and quality candidates. The business operates from a delightful Central London location where the owner and 2 support staff run the Head Office operation. The company utilises the cutting edge recruitment system Bond-Adapt.
Financial Information:
30 July 30 July 30 July 30 July
2005 2006 2007 2008 (estimated)
Turnover £463,200 £414,491 £392,716 £360,000
Gross Profit £237,366 £209,231 £209,616 £270,000
Net Profits £75,043 £51,871 £51,934 £60,000
Adjusted Profits £100,000 £75,000 £75,000 £85,000
For further information on this business please complete and return the Confidentiality Agreement JS2075 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).
CATERING/CHEF RECRUITMENT AGENCY Ref. JS2074
Asking Price £60,000 plus assets
Central London
This is an excellent opportunity to purchase a specialist recruitment agency which focus on providing chef’s of all grades to high class restaurants and hotels, both in the UK and overseas. This business is well branded with a highly informative and helpful website, currently run by a chef who has focused on providing a high quality service to his customers and a very personal service to his chef’s. This business has therefore developed an enviable reputation. The business provides chefs from Commis Chef’s to Head Chef’s, Kitchen Managers and Front of House staff, all provided on a permanent fee basis.
Financial Information:
2006 2007 2008
Sales £63,000 £83,000 £105,000
Costs £38,000 £45,000 £51,000
Net Profits £25,000 £38,000 £55,000
For further information on this business please complete and return the Confidentiality Agreement JS2074 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).
MULTI DISCIPLINED AGENCY Ref. JS2072
Asking Price £625,000
Kent
Incorporated in the late 1990’s by its current Directors, this multi disciplined recruitment agency provides Commercial, Industrial, Managerial, Accountancy, Catering and Driving personnel to both blue chip and small to medium size businesses within an approximate radius of 30 miles of its offices. Staff are provided on a temporary, contract or permanent basis. The business is well branded and operates to a high degree of integrity. The offices are well run and fully equipped with a full team of motivated and fully trained consultants. This company projects a strong professional image with long standing relationships with clients and candidates.
For 2007, turnover £2,184,967, with gross profits of £686,245. The net adjusted profits, before taxation to June 2007 were £280,000.
For further information on this business please complete and return the Confidentiality Agreement JS2072 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).
EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY Ref. JS2069
Asking Price £350,000 plus assets
Home Counties
This long established Executive Recruitment Consultancy specialises in providing specialist professional staff into the IT and Telecoms sector as well as Financial Services, Energy, Utilities, Transport and Retail. Whilst a small number of contractors are supplied more generally staff are provided on permanent basis by means of executive search, advertising assignments and contingency placement. This company has developed an enviable reputation both with its blue-chip clients and with the candidates that they supply.
Financial Results:
2007 2006 2005
Turnover £681,025 £634,774 £512,677
Profit before Tax £43,205 £51,382 £41,381
Adjusted Profits* £83,205 £91,382 £82,381
*Adjustments can be shown separate from company accounts
For further information on this business please complete and return the Confidentiality Agreement JS2069 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).
TECHNICAL CONTRACT RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY Ref. JS2068
Asking Price £2.75 million
London
This business was formed by its existing owners in 1993 to provide a professional level of recruitment service to the Offshore, Marine, Manufacturing Automotive industries. Operating from a London office with a small team of support staff the company has developed long standing relationships with major organisations throughout Europe, including the UK, Holland, France Germany, Spain and Finland. This company is highly regarded by its client customers for providing key management and engineering professionals with the relevant industry experience.
The current financial year ends January 2008 with the Turnover approximately £6.1 million, Gross Profits £1.1 million and Adjusted Profits before tax £500,000. The owners are confident that the business will continue its substantial growth for years 2008 and 2009 with many existing contracts potentially continuing beyond that period.
For further information on this business please complete and return the Confidentiality Agreement JS2068and 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).
FINANCIAL EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY Ref.JS2056
Asking Price £2.2 million
London & Overseas
This specialised executive recruitment agency provides both executive search and contingency placements in a niche professional services market place. Placements are made both in the UK and worldwide supporting its internationally based blue chip clients.Recognisable brand of a market leader, the company maintains an extremely high standard of professionalism. Occupying prestigious London offices with a strong management team.
Turnover in excess of £2 million (fees)
Adjusted Profits £360k approximately for year 2007/2008.
For further information on this business please complete and return the Confidentiality Agreement JS2056 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).
TECHNICAL SEARCH & SELECTION CONSULTANCY Ref. JS2057
Asking Price £1 million (+ assets)
South West
Established by the current owners in 1999, this specialist multi-faceted recruitment group has evolved and shown consistent growth over this period. They have established a strong reputation within the Aero-Space and manufacturing environments with a number of world class organisations dedicated to using both their services and their management software.
This business provides both executive search, contingency placements, interim management services, recruitment advertising and master vendor management accounts. The other side of their business is involved in the development and supply of a recruitment process management system which is highly successful both with clients and other recruitment agencies supplying to those clients.
Company G.P. (approximately) £900,000
Assets in IT and software products (approximately) £250,000
For further information on this business please complete and return the Confidentiality Agreement JS2057and 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).
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.
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.
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).
UNDER OFFER
MULTI BRANCH GENERALIST RECRUITMENT AGENCY Ref. JS2066
Asking Price £5.75 million, inclusive of £1.6 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 £16,257,000
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.
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).
UNDER OFFER
SPECIALIST EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY Ref.JS2062
Asking Price £1.2 million plus assets
Hertfordshire, with associate operations overseas
Formed by the existing owner in the early 1990’s this company has become a leading resource solutions organisation focusing on fast moving markets. Whilst based in the UK they have provided clients with recruitment solutions in numerous different countries where they have strong client relationships often in difficult to penetrate market places. Operating in;
This consultancy provides qualified specialist staff to the above sectors both on a contingency, search or contract basis. The business is operated predominately from a single UK location, manned by a well trained team of consultants and support staff, fully supported by sophisticated software management systems.
Projected turnover will be £650,000 to £700,000 (mostly perm fees), gross profits in the order of £600,000 and profits of £250,000 plus are predicted for 2007.
For further information on this business please complete and return the Confidentiality Agreement JS2062 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
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.
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.
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.
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).
WANTED
We have been retained by a client who is seeking to purchase a recruitment business in the London/Home Counties area, but would also consider UK wide.
The company would be focused on either permanent, contract or temporary recruitment within the following sectors;
The ideal business would be producing profits of approximately £150,000 per annum and have a good management team structure with approximately 10 employees.
We have been instructed by our client to seek businesses that meet their criteria and therefore we can confirm when successful we will receive our commission from our client.
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.
Contacts:
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.