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Acquisition RequirementBW000477

Ready meals or prepared foods business wanted in the Midlands by a trade buyer (£5m to £10m)

Food & Drink ManufacturingReady Meals & Prepared Foods

A UK trade buyer is seeking the full acquisition of a ready meals or prepared foods business in the Midlands, with annual turnover of £5m to £10m. Confidential approaches from owners or advisers are welcomed.

  • Full acquisition
  • the Midlands
  • £5m to £10m turnover

Acquisition at a glance

Reference BW000477

Acquisition criteria

Reference
BW000477
Status
Active Requirement
Sector
Food & Drink Manufacturing
Sub-sector
Ready Meals & Prepared Foods
Last reviewed
13 July 2026
Target turnover
£5m to £10m
Target location
the Midlands
Acquisition intent
Platform acquisition
Acquisition type
Full acquisition

Buyer and transaction readiness

Buyer type
Trade buyer
Buyer origin
UK
Acquirer scale
Multi-acquisition group
Funding position
Funds in place
Decision readiness
Actively reviewing opportunities
Transaction experience
Three to five completed acquisitions
Execution capability
External advisers appointed

Geographic focus

Target location preference
the Midlands

Full description

A UK trade buyer is seeking the full acquisition of a ready meals or prepared foods business in the Midlands.

The target should have annual turnover of £5m to £10m. 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

Ready Meals & Prepared Foods

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