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Acquisition RequirementBW000834

Specialist machinery oems business wanted in Northern England by a investor-backed trade group (£5m to £10m)

Manufacturing & EngineeringSpecialist Machinery OEMs

A European investor-backed trade group is seeking a majority stake in a specialist machinery oems business in Northern England, with annual turnover of £5m to £10m. Confidential approaches from owners or advisers are welcomed.

  • Majority stake
  • Northern England
  • £5m to £10m turnover

Acquisition at a glance

Reference BW000834

Acquisition criteria

Reference
BW000834
Status
Active Requirement
Sector
Manufacturing & Engineering
Sub-sector
Specialist Machinery OEMs
Last reviewed
13 July 2026
Target turnover
£5m to £10m
Target location
Northern England
Acquisition intent
Platform acquisition
Acquisition type
Majority stake

Buyer and transaction readiness

Buyer type
Investor backed trade group
Buyer origin
Europe
Acquirer scale
Multi-acquisition group
Funding position
Funds in place
Decision readiness
Actively seeking and ready to transact
Transaction experience
Three to five completed acquisitions
Execution capability
In-house M&A capability with advisers

Geographic focus

Target location preference
Northern England

Full description

A European investor-backed trade group is seeking a majority stake in a specialist machinery oems business in Northern England.

The target should have annual turnover of £5m to £10m. The search is focused on suitable businesses operating in Northern England.

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

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