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Acquisition RequirementBW000879

Groundworks or enabling works business wanted in the Midlands by a search fund (£1m to £3m)

Construction & Built EnvironmentGroundworks & Enabling Works

A European search fund is seeking a majority stake in a groundworks or enabling works business in the Midlands, with annual turnover of £1m to £3m. Confidential approaches from owners or advisers are welcomed.

  • Majority stake
  • the Midlands
  • £1m to £3m turnover

Acquisition at a glance

Reference BW000879

Acquisition criteria

Reference
BW000879
Sector
Construction & Built Environment
Sub-sector
Groundworks & Enabling Works
Target turnover
£1m to £3m
Target location
the Midlands
Acquisition intent
Consolidation acquisition
Acquisition type
Majority stake

Buyer and transaction readiness

Buyer type
Search fund
Buyer origin
Europe
Acquirer scale
Multi-acquisition group
Funding position
Equity committed with debt available
Decision readiness
Actively seeking and ready to transact
Transaction experience
Three to five completed acquisitions
Execution capability
Adviser-led

Geographic focus

Target location preference
the Midlands

Full description

A European search fund is seeking a majority stake in a groundworks or enabling works business in the Midlands.

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

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

Related opportunities

Groundworks & Enabling Works

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