M & E Consultancy For Sale

Business description

Key Points:
Strong balance sheet
Specialising in niche sectors
Retainable, experienced, team
Retention of shareholder/directors post sale
Well balanced between Public and Private Sector projects
Excellent client relationships achieving a high proportion of return business
2009 Forecast: Turnover c. £3.2m, Gross Profit c. £950,000, Adj. Net Profit C. £440,000

Business Activities:
The opportunity has arisen to acquire a long established, and highly respected building services engineering consultancy. The business has grown over the past 30+ years, developing a reputation as a firm of consulting engineers committed to innovation, dedication and standards of excellence in service delivery. The business specialises in providing a comprehensive design service for mechanical, electrical and public health projects up to £25m.

Having maintained a constant presence in the South East since it was founded, the businesses expanded to a second office in t he 1990?s which is expected to achieve a standalone turnover in excess of £1m over the next few years.

The business has a 45 strong team incorporating design engineers, cad operators and administration staff, based over two offices. In addition to this established and highly successful team the purchasers will also benefit post-sale from extended handovers from the majority of the board of directors, either in the form of consultancy or ongoing employment, in order to ensure smooth transition to the new ownership.

Overall the company?s turnover has more than doubled over the previous 10 years, with a high proportion of repeat business. The 2009 financial year is forecast to be a strong in terms of both turnover and net profit, based on the year to date trading and projects in hand.

Sale Basis:
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Property information

Property:

Leasehold