Buyers seeking ingredients & additives businesses in the UK

Some buyers will consider these operations where the customer book, margin discipline and site capability are strong. Most mandates on the register, however, prefer businesses with a genuine technical or formulation contribution to their customers.

It is not essential in every mandate but is a significant value driver in flavourings, functional ingredients and specialist blends. Buyers frequently value an in-house application capability that supports customer NPD.

Each requirement states its own target turnover band, and many also set out profitability expectations, deal structure and the acquirer's funding position. Ranges run from owner-managed businesses through to established groups, so the individual mandate page is always the definitive statement of what that buyer will consider.

Nothing is published about your business. You read the acquirer's stated requirement, then write to our team quoting the mandate reference with a brief outline of your company. We review the fit and, where it is credible, make a discreet introduction. If you decide not to proceed, no trace of the approach is left.

Every acquirer has submitted a written mandate covering investment criteria, funding position, decision process and prior acquisition experience. Our team reviews each submission before publication, and requirements without a defined thesis or a credible route to completion are declined.