Acquisition RequirementBW000881

Fabrication, welding or metalwork business wanted across the UK

Manufacturing & EngineeringFabrication, Welding & Metalwork

A UK search fund is considering the acquisition of a fabrication, welding or metalwork 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.

Flexible structure
Across the UK
£1m to £3m turnover

Acquisition at a glance

Reference BW000881

Acquisition criteria

Reference: BW000881
Sector: Manufacturing & Engineering
Sub-sector: Fabrication, Welding & Metalwork
Target turnover: £1m to £3m
Target location: Across the UK
Acquisition intent: Investment acquisition
Acquisition type: Flexible structure

Buyer and transaction readiness

Buyer type: Search fund
Buyer origin: UK
Acquirer scale: Established SME acquirer
Funding position: Funds agreed subject to deal
Decision readiness: Actively reviewing opportunities
Transaction experience: One to two completed acquisitions
Execution capability: Adviser-led

Geographic focus

Target location preference: Across the UK

Full description

A UK search fund is considering the acquisition of a fabrication, welding or metalwork business across the UK.

The target should have annual turnover of £1m to £3m. The search is focused on suitable businesses operating across the UK. 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.

Fabrication, Welding & Metalwork

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