Acquisition RequirementBW000489

Apprenticeship or skills training provider wanted in Northern England by a search fund

Education & TrainingApprenticeship & Skills Training Providers

A European search fund is considering the acquisition of an apprenticeship or skills training provider in Northern England, 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.

Flexible structure
Northern England
£5m to £10m turnover

Acquisition at a glance

Reference BW000489

Acquisition criteria

Reference: BW000489
Sector: Education & Training
Sub-sector: Apprenticeship & Skills Training Providers
Target turnover: £5m to £10m
Target location: Northern England
Acquisition intent: Investment acquisition
Acquisition type: Flexible structure

Buyer and transaction readiness

Buyer type: Search fund
Buyer origin: Europe
Acquirer scale: Established SME acquirer
Funding position: Equity committed with debt available
Decision readiness: Actively seeking and ready to transact
Transaction experience: One to two completed acquisitions
Execution capability: External advisers appointed

Geographic focus

Target location preference: Northern England

Full description

A European search fund is considering the acquisition of an apprenticeship or skills training provider in Northern England.

The target should have annual turnover of £5m to £10m. The search is focused on suitable businesses operating in Northern England. The buyer is open to a full or majority acquisition.

Owners of suitable businesses, or advisers acting on their behalf, are invited to make confidential contact.

Apprenticeship & Skills Training Providers

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