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REF:
10492
LOCATION:
South West, UK
MODES:
Ocean: 60%
Air: 20%
Other transportation: 20%
FINANCIALS:
Turnover: £2.5m | Gross Profit: £300k | Net Profit: £120k
ROUTES:
ROUTES:
KEY FEATURES:
enquiries@freightmergers.com | +44 (0)1454 275 933
REF:
55146
LOCATION:
South-west, UK
UK distribution, European forwarding & pallet company
OPERATIONS:
UK/European freight: 44%
Pallet network: 34%
UK forwarding: 8%
Worldwide forwarding: 6%
Warehousing: 6%
UK parcels: 1%
Export packing: 1%
FINANCIALS:
Turnover: £3.78m | Gross Profit: £699k
KEY FEATURES:
• Regional leader in UK distribution, European freight forwarding & member of an established pallet company
• A well-established business of over 25 years is available for acquisition due to the planned retirement of its owner
• A number of blue-chip clients trade with the company
• Secure warehouse storage and custom export packing solution
• 15+ vehicles
• 10 operational/management staff, 18 drivers
enquiries@freightmergers.com | +44 (0)1454 275 933
REF:
1512
LOCATION:
Home Counties – North London, UK
OPERATIONS:
Domestic transport: 85%
Warehousing: 15%
FINANCIALS:
2016: Turnover £1.6m | Gross Profit: £750k | PBT: £94k
2015: Turnover £1.67m | Gross Profit: £527k | PBT: £83k
2014: Turnover £1.68m | Gross Profit: £540k | PBT: £93k
KEY FEATURES:
enquiries@freightmergers.com | +44 (0)1454 275 933
REF:
93472
LOCATION:
Mumbai; 5 other locations across India
OPERATIONS:
Air: 82%
Ocean: 10%
Customs clearance, Warehousing & Distribution : 8%
FINANCIALS (USD $):
2016/17: Turnover: $9.6m | Gross Profit: $832k | PBT: $419k
2015/16: Turnover: $9.3m | Gross Profit: $790k | PBT: $360k
2014/15: Turnover: $8.5m | Gross Profit: $609k | PBT: $258k
KEY FEATURES:
enquiries@freightmergers.com | +44 (0)1454 275 933
REF:
10988
LOCATION:
London Heathrow, UK
OPERATIONS:
Air
OVERVIEW:
Our confidential buyer is looking for a small, air freight forwarding business to acquire in the London Heathrow area.
KEY FEATURES SOUGHT:
enquiries@freightmergers.com | +44 (0)1454 275 933
REF:
8174
LOCATION:
Manchester, UK
OPERATIONS:
Air
Ocean
FINANCIALS (USD $):
Adj. net profit: £80,000-£500,000
OVERVIEW:
A well-respected privately owned freight forwarder is looking to grow its northern offices by acquiring a freight forwarder based in our around Manchester.
This acquirer has a track record of acquiring and integrating companies into their group with great success.
The acquirer is currently import biased and as such any export business would be of benefit to both parties.
KEY FEATURES SOUGHT:
enquiries@freightmergers.com | +44 (0)1454 275 933
REF:
074880
LOCATION:
UK
OPERATIONS:
Air
Ocean
OVERVIEW:
A large and long-standing global freight forwarding and logistics company is aiming to build their UK presence through acquisition, particularly focusing on the growth of their air and ocean business.
An acquisition with proven financial performance over recent years and strong management team would be ideal.
KEY FEATURES SOUGHT:
enquiries@freightmergers.com | +44 (0)1454 275 933
REF:
5924
LOCATION:
UK and Benelux
OPERATIONS:
Air
Euro road
Ocean
FINANCIALS:
Turnover: £3m – £30m | Gross Profit: 15%+ | PBT: £200k+
OVERVIEW:
Whether you are looking for standard, exceptional or dangerous goods transport, this logistics group has over 80 years’ experience and a vehicle fleet of more than 114 trucks and 270 trailers (including flatbed and step-deck trailers, tautliners and low-loaders), they have the capability to offer all kinds of transport services for the oil and gas industry alongside a value-added service to the energy sector with warehousing, offshore container and basket rentals and manpower.
With 13 bases across Europe in key locations, they are aiming to strengthen their operation by diversifying into the forwarding sector.
KEY FEATURES SOUGHT:
enquiries@freightmergers.com | +44 (0)1454 275 933
LOCATION:
Belgium, Germany or The Netherlands
OPERATIONS:
Customs clearance
Warehousing
Distribution
OVERVIEW:
A leading global supply chain business looking to acquire an established customs broker / clearance company in Benelux.
The ideal company will have a warehousing / cross dock facility and be experienced in Fiscal procedures and documentation.
It would also be a distinct advantage if the directors were either looking to remain or have a clear succession plan for exit.
KEY FEATURES SOUGHT:
enquiries@freightmergers.com | +44 (0)1454 275 933
REF:
09433
LOCATION:
Heathrow & Manchester
OPERATIONS:
Air
Ocean
OVERVIEW:
A multimodal, general freight forwarder based in the UK are looking to grow their operation through targeted acquisition of companies in either Manchester or the London Heathrow area. With consistent, healthy profits and funding available, alongside a strong management team, my client is a mid-sized forwarder with the stable foundation for an acquisition.
KEY FEATURES SOUGHT:
enquiries@freightmergers.com | +44 (0)1454 275 933
REF:
AJF0903
LOCATION:
America
OVERVIEW:
Freight Mergers is currently sourcing acquisition opportunities for a global freight forwarder who have a broad criteria and are focusing on the freight SME market across America.
ACQUISITION CRITERIA:
• Turnover $10m – $100m
• Location: America
• 2nd tier management in place
• Customs brokerage
• Warehousing
• International & Domestic
alexander.jones@freightmergers.com | +44 (0)1454 275 933
REF:
JP1LA
LOCATION:
LA, California
OVERVIEW:
Our client is an established freight forwarder, based in North America, with a long history of success and well known in the industry for operational excellence. The client is in the market looking for a single entity operation to become part of their network. With an existing customer base within the LA Basin, acquiring an existing operation in Los Angeles would allow for unmatched growth and opportunity for both parties.
Our client celebrates decades of long-standing relationships, offering cost effective service and a history of reliability. With locations coast to coast, over 40 existing branch offices, and partnerships worldwide, our client is interested in bringing you into a stable organization built on family values and entrepreneurial spirit. Our client is registered as a freight forwarder, IAC, NVOCC and licensed customs broker.
The partner should ideally match with a customer focused company culture. The client is willing to provide full back office support which includes financial capabilities, IT systems, operational expertise, procurement, compliance and marketing.
If you are looking to become part of partnership and grow with a larger forwarder, please get in contact.
ACQUISITION CRITERIA:
• Revenue up to $10m
• Employee range of 5 to 20
• Office and warehouse location within the proximity of Los Angeles, CA required
• Single entity operation or independent contract agency require
• Global experience including international and domestic solutions required
• Capability to manage local cartage operation required
• Ability to manage customer relationships and focus on innovative, technology driven, customizable solutions
• Desire to handle global logistics solutions including airfreight, ocean services, domestic transportation, imports/exports, full truck load, LTL, warehousing and distribution
• Strong understanding of local pickup and delivery services
alexander.jones@freightmergers.com | +44 (0)1454 275 933
REF:
AJF0279
LOCATION:
Italy or East Coast America
OPERATIONS:
• International freight forwarder
• Sea
• Air
• Road
• Customs house broker
FINANCIALS:
Revenue up to 10 million
OVERVIEW:
Freight Mergers have been tasked with sourcing acquisition opportunities for a boutique international freight forwarder who are looking to expand their operation and strengthen their current service offering. Their preferred criteria are as follows:
• Location: Italy or East Coast America
• Open to directors / owners staying on with business
• Company culture: Customer focused
alexander.jones@freightmergers.com | +44 (0)1454 275 933
REF:
AJF0411
LOCATION:
Mexico & other areas of South America
MODES:
• Sea freight – 70%
• Air – 20%
• Road – 10%
Majority Export
MAIN ROUTES:
• South America to Central America
• Asia
• Europe
FINANCIALS (2019):
Turnover: c$40m | Operating Profit: c$7.5m | EBIT: $1m+
OVERVIEW:
Their performance during the pandemic has increased roughly 10% from last year and they have been on a good growth path for the past few years. They are thinking of selling due to retirement of a shareholder and looking to move on.
ACTIVITY PER COUNTRY:
In all the countries they are freight forwarders with a higher tendency towards container sea freight (70%), but also handle air a trucking. They do little on contract logistics. In all of the countries they are present on Project Cargo, in Mexico they are particularly strong also in reefer container/ perishable cargo.
CONTROLLED BUSINESS:
The controlled business represents around 85- 90% of global Gross Profit. They control the majority of business they handle.
KEY POINTS:
• Est. 10+ years
• Offices across Mexico and other areas of South America
• 100+ employees
• 4 shareholders
alexander.jones@freightmergers.com | +44 (0)1454 275 933
REF:
AJF0146
LOCATION:
The Netherlands
MODES/SERVICES:
• Multimodal
• Customs brokerage – Fiscal clearance
• Warehousing
FINANCIALS (2019):
3 shareholders | Turnover: €11m | Net Profit c€900k
KEY FEATURES:
• The past 10+ years have been strong and are on a good growth path
• Director is happy to stay on for 3-5 years and be part of the new group
• Great opportunity for anyone wanting a hub based in the Netherlands / North-Western Europe
• 1100 m2 warehouse
• 20% – agent controlled
• Asia and Russia
• 50/50 Export and import
• Perishable cargo
• Cool storage facility
alexander.jones@freightmergers.com | +44 (0)1454 275 933
REF:
AJF1906
LOCATION:
America
MODES:
• Air
• Sea
• Road
OVERVIEW:
Freight Mergers is currently sourcing acquisition opportunities for a large global freight forwarder as they are looking to expand their current service offering and grow across America. They are happy for the shareholder to either fully exit the business or retain some shares and grow with the new group.
ACQUISITION CRITERIA:
• EBIT $1m+
• International & Domestic
• Open to a 50% – 70% share purchase
• Niche: Healthcare, Retail, White Glove, Aid & Relief & Chemicals (fragrance, flavourings)
alexander.jones@freightmergers.com | +44 (0)1454 275 933
REF:
AJF2307
LOCATION:
UK & Ireland (2 shareholders)
MODES:
• Road freight/haulage – 70%
• Ocean freight – 30%
International – 70%
Domestic – 30%
FINANCIALS:
Turnover: c£11m | Operating Profit: c£700k | Net Profit: c£550k | Shareholder’s funds: c£2m
OVERVIEW:
The director is looking at an exit because he has been in the business a long time and feels it is the right time to move on. One shareholders involvement is minimal however, he does overlook the sales and Operation teams but has accounts manager/ops manager/maintenance manager and sales manager in place. Each branch across the UK, Ireland and Central Europe is able to run self-sufficient without huge input from the directors.
KEY FEATURES:
• 2nd tier Management
• Import 70% & Export 30%
• Customs Clearance
• Presence and branch within Continental Europe
• Year on Year growth
alexander.jones@freightmergers.com | +44 (0)1454 275 933
REF:
AR0809
LOCATION:
South/South East, UK
SERVICE OFFERING:
• Courier: 160 subcontracted drivers – 75%
• Warehousing: c70,000 sqft (2 sites) – 10%
• Haulage / Pallet Distribution – 15%
FINANCIALS (2019/2020):
Turnover: c£7m | Gross Profit: c£940k | Net Profit: c£230k
OVERVIEW:
This company has seen great growth over the years due the directors reinvesting the profits which why they have been able to develop their services to offer an all-round package for customers/clients.
Their forward thinking values has driven their business to become a top ranking company within their networks. Over the coming years there is great potential for this company as the directors do have big plans for it however, the reason for a buyer is because they are looking to become part of a larger group as the Managing Director is more hands on in the business and doesn’t see himself as an MD. The ideal scenario would be for the MD to retain shares in the company and grow with the new group.
KEY POINTS:
• 3 Shareholders (not equal)
• Est. 5+ years
• Year on Year growth
• Two Sites
alexander.jones@freightmergers.com | +44 (0)1454 275 933