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- Healthcare & Social CareBW001011
Established Supported Living and Specialist Care Provider Sought in Northern England
A European trade buyer is seeking to acquire a well-established supported living or specialist care business in Northern England. The ideal target will demonstrate stable performance, reliable staffing, and predictable commissioning income, supported by experienced leadership. A clear, practical handover process is preferred.
- Sub-sector
- Supported Living & Specialist Care
- Location
- England – North
- Turnover
- £3m to £5m
- Buyer
- Trade buyer
View requirement - Education & TrainingBW000904
Apprenticeship and Skills Training Provider Sought in Wales for Full Acquisition
An institutional investor is seeking to acquire a well-managed apprenticeship and skills training provider in Wales. The ideal target will demonstrate predictable learner intake, low cancellation rates, and robust KPI reporting. This acquisition aims to build on a successful portfolio of operational businesses.
- Sub-sector
- Apprenticeship & Skills Training Providers
- Location
- Wales
- Turnover
- £1m to £3m
- Buyer
- Private equity
View requirement - Education & TrainingBW000731
Corporate and Professional Training Provider Sought for Majority Stake Acquisition
A private equity firm is seeking to acquire a majority stake in a UK-based corporate and professional training provider. The ideal target will demonstrate predictable cashflows, scalable operations, and a strong history of contracted funding or repeat corporate expenditure, supported by clear delivery governance.
- Sub-sector
- Corporate & Professional Training
- Location
- UK wide
- Turnover
- £3m to £5m
- Buyer
- Private equity
View requirement - Business ServicesBW000617
Established UK Trade Buyer Seeks IT Managed Services Business in Scotland
A UK trade buyer is seeking to acquire an IT Managed Services (MSP & IT Support) business in Scotland. This buyer is focused on businesses with strong client retention, clear KPIs, and predictable cash conversion, aiming for a full acquisition of a company with a turnover between £5m and £10m.
- Sub-sector
- IT Managed Services (MSP & IT Support)
- Location
- Scotland
- Turnover
- £5m to £10m
- Buyer
- Trade buyer
View requirement - Business ServicesBW000482
Established Recruitment and Staffing Firms with Strong Client Retention Sought in Wales
A European trade buyer is seeking to acquire a majority stake in well-managed recruitment and staffing firms located in Wales. The buyer prioritises businesses demonstrating strong client retention, clear key performance indicators, and predictable cash conversion. A pragmatic deal structure is available for suitable targets.
- Sub-sector
- Recruitment & Staffing Firms
- Location
- Wales
- Turnover
- £1m to £3m
- Buyer
- Trade buyer
View requirement - Healthcare & Social CareBW001029
Domiciliary care or home care group wanted in South East England
A UK trade buyer is seeking the full acquisition of a domiciliary care or home care group in South East England, with annual turnover of £10m to £25m. Confidential approaches from owners or advisers are welcomed.
- Sub-sector
- Domiciliary Care & Home Care Groups
- Location
- England – South East
- Turnover
- £10m to £25m
- Buyer
- Trade buyer
View requirement - Printing & PackagingBW001028
Misc printing or print services wanted across the UK by a trade buyer
A US trade buyer is considering the acquisition of a misc printing or print services across the UK, with annual turnover of £5m to £10m. Confidential approaches from owners or advisers are welcomed. The buyer is open to a full or majority acquisition.
- Sub-sector
- Misc Printing & Print Services
- Location
- Nationwide with regional focus
- Turnover
- £5m to £10m
- Buyer
- Trade buyer
View requirement - Printing & PackagingBW001027
Digital, large format or POS printing business wanted across multiple regions
A North American trade buyer is seeking a majority stake in a digital, large format or POS printing business across multiple regions, with annual turnover of £5m to £10m. Confidential approaches from owners or advisers are welcomed.
- Sub-sector
- Digital, Large Format & POS Printing
- Location
- Global or multi region
- Turnover
- £5m to £10m
- Buyer
- Trade buyer
View requirement - Construction & Built EnvironmentBW001026
Energy efficiency or insulation business wanted across the UK by a trade buyer
A UK trade buyer is seeking the full acquisition of an energy efficiency or insulation business across the UK, with annual turnover of £5m to £10m. Confidential approaches from owners or advisers are welcomed.
- Sub-sector
- Energy Efficiency & Insulation
- Location
- UK wide
- Turnover
- £5m to £10m
- Buyer
- Trade buyer
View requirement - Healthcare & Social CareBW001025
Residential or nursing care home wanted in Wales
A UK trade buyer is considering the acquisition of a residential or nursing care home in Wales, with annual turnover of £5m to £10m. Confidential approaches from owners or advisers are welcomed. The buyer is open to a full or majority acquisition.
- Sub-sector
- Residential & Nursing Care Homes
- Location
- Wales
- Turnover
- £5m to £10m
- Buyer
- Trade buyer
View requirement - Wholesale & DistributionBW001024
General wholesale or distribution business wanted in South East England
A UK private individual buyer is seeking a majority stake in a general wholesale or distribution business in South East England, with annual turnover of £5m to £10m. Confidential approaches from owners or advisers are welcomed.
- Sub-sector
- General Wholesale & Distribution
- Location
- England – South East
- Turnover
- £5m to £10m
- Buyer
- High net worth individual
View requirement - Wholesale & DistributionBW001023
Misc wholesale or distribution business wanted in Northern England
A DACH-region private individual buyer is seeking the full acquisition of a misc wholesale or distribution business in Northern England, with annual turnover of £1m to £3m. Confidential approaches from owners or advisers are welcomed.
- Sub-sector
- Misc Wholesale & Distribution
- Location
- England – North
- Turnover
- £1m to £3m
- Buyer
- High net worth individual
View requirement - Technology & SoftwareBW001022
SAAS or subscription software business wanted across the UK by a trade buyer (£1m to £3m)
A UK trade buyer is considering the acquisition of an SAAS or subscription software business across the UK, with annual turnover of £1m to £3m. Confidential approaches from owners or advisers are welcomed. The buyer is open to a full or majority acquisition.
- Sub-sector
- SaaS & Subscription Software
- Location
- Nationwide with regional focus
- Turnover
- £1m to £3m
- Buyer
- Trade buyer
View requirement - Manufacturing & EngineeringBW001021
Fabrication, welding or metalwork business wanted in Northern England
A UK trade buyer is seeking a majority stake in a fabrication, welding or metalwork business in Northern England, with annual turnover of £1m to £3m. Confidential approaches from owners or advisers are welcomed.
- Sub-sector
- Fabrication, Welding & Metalwork
- Location
- England – North
- Turnover
- £1m to £3m
- Buyer
- Trade buyer
View requirement - Printing & PackagingBW001020
Misc printing or print services wanted across the UK
A North American private individual buyer is seeking a majority stake in a misc printing or print services across the UK, with annual turnover of £1m to £3m. Confidential approaches from owners or advisers are welcomed.
- Sub-sector
- Misc Printing & Print Services
- Location
- UK wide
- Turnover
- £1m to £3m
- Buyer
- High net worth individual
View requirement - Manufacturing & EngineeringBW001019
Electronics or electrical assembly business wanted across the UK by a trade buyer
A UK trade buyer is seeking a majority stake in an electronics or electrical assembly business across the UK, with annual turnover of £10m to £25m. Confidential approaches from owners or advisers are welcomed.
- Sub-sector
- Electronics & Electrical Assembly
- Location
- UK wide
- Turnover
- £10m to £25m
- Buyer
- Trade buyer
View requirement - Automotive, Transport & MobilityBW001018
Bodyshops or accident repair business wanted across the UK
A UK trade buyer is seeking the full acquisition of a bodyshops or accident repair business across the UK, with annual turnover of £10m to £25m. Confidential approaches from owners or advisers are welcomed.
- Sub-sector
- Bodyshops & Accident Repair
- Location
- UK wide
- Turnover
- £10m to £25m
- Buyer
- Trade buyer
View requirement - Education & TrainingBW001017
Corporate or professional training business wanted in the Midlands
A UK trade buyer is seeking the full acquisition of a corporate or professional training business in the Midlands, with annual turnover of £3m to £5m. Confidential approaches from owners or advisers are welcomed.
- Sub-sector
- Corporate & Professional Training
- Location
- England – Midlands
- Turnover
- £3m to £5m
- Buyer
- Trade buyer
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