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- Technology & SoftwareBW001016
Cloud hosting or infrastructure business wanted across the UK
A North American trade buyer is seeking a majority stake in a cloud hosting or infrastructure business across the UK, with annual turnover of £10m to £25m. Confidential approaches from owners or advisers are welcomed.
- Sub-sector
- Cloud Hosting & Infrastructure
- Location
- UK wide
- Turnover
- £10m to £25m
- Buyer
- Trade buyer
View requirement - Manufacturing & EngineeringBW001015
Automation, robotics or controls business wanted across the UK by a trade buyer (£5m to £10m)
A European trade buyer is seeking the full acquisition of an automation, robotics or controls business across the UK, with annual turnover of £5m to £10m. Confidential approaches from owners or advisers are welcomed.
- Sub-sector
- Automation, Robotics & Controls
- Location
- UK wide
- Turnover
- £5m to £10m
- Buyer
- Trade buyer
View requirement - Business ServicesBW001014
Health or safety or risk consultancy wanted across the UK
A DACH-region search fund is considering the acquisition of a health or safety or risk consultancy across the UK, 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.
- Sub-sector
- Health & Safety & Risk Consultancy
- Location
- Nationwide with regional focus
- Turnover
- £3m to £5m
- Buyer
- Search fund
View requirement - Technical Trade & MaintenanceBW001013
Commercial cleaning or hygiene business wanted in the Midlands by a trade buyer
A UK trade buyer is considering the acquisition of a commercial cleaning or hygiene business in the Midlands, with annual turnover of £5m to £10m. Confidential approaches from owners or advisers are welcomed. The buyer is open to a full or majority acquisition.
- Sub-sector
- Commercial Cleaning & Hygiene
- Location
- England – Midlands
- Turnover
- £5m to £10m
- Buyer
- Trade buyer
View requirement - Technology & SoftwareBW001012
SAAS or subscription software business wanted in the Midlands by a private equity buyer
A UK private equity buyer is seeking a majority stake in an SAAS or subscription software business in the Midlands, with annual turnover of £1m to £3m. Confidential approaches from owners or advisers are welcomed.
- Sub-sector
- SaaS & Subscription Software
- Location
- England – Midlands
- Turnover
- £1m to £3m
- Buyer
- Private equity
View requirement - Technical Trade & MaintenanceBW001010
Fire, security, cctv or intruder services wanted in Scotland
A European private equity buyer is seeking a majority stake in a fire, security, cctv or intruder services in Scotland, with annual turnover of £5m to £10m. Confidential approaches from owners or advisers are welcomed.
- Sub-sector
- Fire, Security, CCTV & Intruder Services
- Location
- Scotland
- Turnover
- £5m to £10m
- Buyer
- Private equity
View requirement - Technical Trade & MaintenanceBW001009
Lift, access or compliance services wanted in Scotland
A UK private equity buyer is considering the acquisition of a lift, access or compliance services in Scotland, with annual turnover of £1m to £3m. Confidential approaches from owners or advisers are welcomed. The buyer is open to a full or majority acquisition.
- Sub-sector
- Lift, Access & Compliance Services
- Location
- Scotland
- Turnover
- £1m to £3m
- Buyer
- Private equity
View requirement - Healthcare & Social CareBW001008
Supported living or specialist care business wanted in Wales
A UK private equity buyer is considering the acquisition of a supported living or specialist care business in Wales, with annual turnover of £25m to £50m. Confidential approaches from owners or advisers are welcomed. The buyer is open to a full or majority acquisition.
- Sub-sector
- Supported Living & Specialist Care
- Location
- Wales
- Turnover
- £25m to £50m
- Buyer
- Private equity
View requirement - Wholesale & DistributionBW001007
Industrial or consumables distribution business wanted in the Midlands
A UK trade buyer is seeking the full acquisition of an industrial or consumables distribution business in the Midlands, with annual turnover of £25m to £50m. Confidential approaches from owners or advisers are welcomed.
- Sub-sector
- Industrial & Consumables Distribution
- Location
- England – Midlands
- Turnover
- £25m to £50m
- Buyer
- Trade buyer
View requirement - Business ServicesBW001006
Data, analytics or cyber security firm wanted in Wales
A Nordic trade buyer is considering the acquisition of a data, analytics or cyber security firm in Wales, with annual turnover of £10m to £25m. Confidential approaches from owners or advisers are welcomed. The buyer is open to a full or majority acquisition.
- Sub-sector
- Data, Analytics & Cyber Security Firms
- Location
- Wales
- Turnover
- £10m to £25m
- Buyer
- Trade buyer
View requirement - Wholesale & DistributionBW001005
Industrial or consumables distribution business wanted in Wales
A UK trade buyer is seeking a majority stake in an industrial or consumables distribution business in Wales, with annual turnover of £10m to £25m. Confidential approaches from owners or advisers are welcomed.
- Sub-sector
- Industrial & Consumables Distribution
- Location
- Wales
- Turnover
- £10m to £25m
- Buyer
- Trade buyer
View requirement - Construction & Built EnvironmentBW001004
Civil engineering or infrastructure business wanted in South East England by a trade buyer
A European trade buyer is seeking the full acquisition of a civil engineering or infrastructure business in South East England, with annual turnover of £1m to £3m. Confidential approaches from owners or advisers are welcomed.
- Sub-sector
- Civil Engineering & Infrastructure
- Location
- England – South East
- Turnover
- £1m to £3m
- Buyer
- Trade buyer
View requirement - Healthcare & Social CareBW001003
Residential or nursing care home wanted in South East England
A UK private equity buyer is seeking a majority stake in a residential or nursing care home in South East England, with annual turnover of £10m to £25m. Confidential approaches from owners or advisers are welcomed.
- Sub-sector
- Residential & Nursing Care Homes
- Location
- England – South East
- Turnover
- £10m to £25m
- Buyer
- Private equity
View requirement - Food & Drink ManufacturingBW001002
Ingredients or additives business wanted in Wales by a private equity buyer
A Southern European private equity buyer is considering the acquisition of an ingredients or additives business in Wales, 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.
- Sub-sector
- Ingredients & Additives
- Location
- Wales
- Turnover
- £3m to £5m
- Buyer
- Private equity
View requirement - Wholesale & DistributionBW001001
Industrial or consumables distribution business wanted in Scotland by a private equity buyer (£10m to £25m)
A Eastern European private equity buyer is seeking the full acquisition of an industrial or consumables distribution business in Scotland, with annual turnover of £10m to £25m. Confidential approaches from owners or advisers are welcomed.
- Sub-sector
- Industrial & Consumables Distribution
- Location
- Scotland
- Turnover
- £10m to £25m
- Buyer
- Private equity
View requirement - Construction & Built EnvironmentBW001000
Energy efficiency or insulation business wanted in Wales by a trade buyer
A UK trade buyer is seeking a majority stake in an energy efficiency or insulation business in Wales, with annual turnover of £10m to £25m. Confidential approaches from owners or advisers are welcomed.
- Sub-sector
- Energy Efficiency & Insulation
- Location
- Wales
- Turnover
- £10m to £25m
- Buyer
- Trade buyer
View requirement - Construction & Built EnvironmentBW000999
Groundworks or enabling works business wanted in the Midlands
A UK trade buyer is seeking a majority stake in a groundworks or enabling works business in the Midlands, with annual turnover of £5m to £10m. Confidential approaches from owners or advisers are welcomed.
- Sub-sector
- Groundworks & Enabling Works
- Location
- England – Midlands
- Turnover
- £5m to £10m
- Buyer
- Trade buyer
View requirement - Healthcare & Social CareBW000998
Domiciliary care or home care group wanted in Scotland
A UK trade buyer is seeking a majority stake in a domiciliary care or home care group in Scotland, with annual turnover of £5m to £10m. Confidential approaches from owners or advisers are welcomed.
- Sub-sector
- Domiciliary Care & Home Care Groups
- Location
- Scotland
- Turnover
- £5m to £10m
- Buyer
- Trade buyer
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