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Acquisition RequirementBW000730

Waste management or recycling business wanted in South East England

Environmental, Waste & SustainabilityWaste Management & Recycling

A US trade buyer is considering the acquisition of a waste management or recycling business in South East England, with annual turnover of £3m to £5m. Confidential approaches from owners or advisers are welcomed. The buyer is open to a full or majority acquisition.

  • Flexible structure
  • South East England
  • £3m to £5m turnover

Acquisition at a glance

Reference BW000730

Acquisition criteria

Reference
BW000730
Status
Active Requirement
Sector
Environmental, Waste & Sustainability
Sub-sector
Waste Management & Recycling
Last reviewed
13 July 2026
Target turnover
£3m to £5m
Target location
South East England
Acquisition intent
Investment acquisition
Acquisition type
Flexible structure

Buyer and transaction readiness

Buyer type
Trade buyer
Buyer origin
USA
Acquirer scale
Established SME acquirer
Funding position
Equity committed with debt available
Decision readiness
Actively reviewing opportunities
Transaction experience
Three to five completed acquisitions
Execution capability
In-house M&A capability with advisers

Geographic focus

Target location preference
South East England

Full description

A US trade buyer is considering the acquisition of a waste management or recycling business in South East England.

The target should have annual turnover of £3m to £5m. The search is focused on suitable businesses operating in South East England. 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.

Related opportunities

Waste Management & Recycling

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If you own a business of this kind, it is worth reading who is buying businesses like yours before you respond, and what an acquisition mandate contains so you can judge how firm this buyer's position is.

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