Acquisition RequirementBW000580

Specialist automotive or transport business wanted in Scotland

Automotive, Transport & MobilityOther Automotive & Transport Businesses

A UK trade buyer is seeking a majority stake in a specialist automotive or transport business in Scotland, with annual turnover of £10m to £25m. Confidential approaches from owners or advisers are welcomed.

Majority stake
Scotland
£10m to £25m turnover

Acquisition at a glance

Reference BW000580

Acquisition criteria

Reference: BW000580
Status: Active Requirement
Sector: Automotive, Transport & Mobility
Sub-sector: Other Automotive & Transport Businesses
Last reviewed: 13 July 2026
Target turnover: £10m to £25m
Target location: Scotland
Acquisition intent: Bolt-on acquisition
Acquisition type: Majority stake

Buyer and transaction readiness

Buyer type: Trade buyer
Buyer origin: UK
Acquirer scale: Established SME acquirer
Funding position: Funds in place
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: Scotland

Full description

A UK trade buyer is seeking a majority stake in a specialist automotive or transport business in Scotland.

The target should have annual turnover of £10m to £25m. The search is focused on suitable businesses operating in Scotland.

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

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