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Health Supplements

Posted by Stripes on November 19, 2010 (Deal Lab, Investment Opportunities)

Background: To exploit a unique Swiss developed formulation developing, selling, marketing and distributing a range of health supplements.

IPR jointly owed with Swiss partner.

Two clinically proven products already available in major healthcare retailers and selected multiples aimed at alleviating irritable bowel syndrome and improving immunity from colds, flu and other ailments.

Funded to date by research grants and shareholders.

Approximately £1m of equity investment is sought to accelerate PR and marketing and the development of an internet sales proposition.

Ref: NO10 120


Consumer or Business Finance

Posted by Stripes on November 19, 2010 (Acquirers seeking to buy, Deal Lab)

Background: A provider of high quality financial products for both business and personal customers:

  • Consumer finance products relating to motor vehicles, motorcycles and caravans;
  • Business finance products, specifically leasing and hire purchase

is keen to grow by acquisition.

Acquisition Criteria:

  • Consumer finance or business finance companies;
  • Portfolios in excess of £4m;
  • Will consider both ongoing companies with strong management teams and distressed propositions.

Ref: ND10 1001


Temporary Recruitment Solutions

Posted by Stripes on November 19, 2010 (Acquirers seeking to buy, Deal Lab)

Background: Privately owned specialist recruitment business with many years experience is seeking acquisitions to accelerate growth.

Business sought will provide temporary recruitment solutions in:

  • Healthcare
  • Industrial
  • Driving
  • Public sector
  • Construction

These must be paid 2nd tier management and a minimum revenue stream of 2m.

Ref: NA10 991


Industrial Plastic Products

Posted by Stripes on November 19, 2010 (Acquirers seeking to buy, Deal Lab)

Background: AIM listed plastic products manufacturing business focusing on proprietary products for niche global markets seeks:

  • Plastic and rubber products manufacturer;
  • UK or European based;
  • Bolt-ons to existing activities in specialist ball bearings, components for hydraulic hoses and blown polyethylene films;
  • High gross and net margins.

Ref: ND10 981


Leading Online Flight Specialist

Posted by Stripes on November 19, 2010 (Business and Companies for sale, Deal Lab)

Background: The Company operates in all areas of the travel industry including flights, hotels, car hire and insurance through its highly visible website.

Well known brand recognised by UK consumers, top ranking website without use of sponsored links, website obtains £1.5m clicks pa and 400,000 visits pcm and long term relationships with suppliers.

ATOL licence.

T/o 2010 £5m, GP £375k, Adj EBITDA £150k.

Ref: NA10 2321


Importer and Supplier to Forestry and Horticulture

Posted by Stripes on November 19, 2010 (Business and Companies for sale, Deal Lab)

Background: The Company imports specialist equipment, tools, protective clothing and associated products to the forestry, horticultural and agricultural sectors. It supplies over 20 product groups and has strong, long standing relationships with leading international manufacturers.

The Company supplies over 400 UK dealers.

T/o 2009 £1.65m, GP £578k, maintainable earnings £300k.

Ref: NA10 2311