BASED IN SOUTH EAST ENGLAND
This opportunity is for a UK-based private limited company operating as a market-leading manufacturer and supplier. The business has achieved three consecutive years of profitable trading to the 31 January year-end, with turnover between £4.78m and £5.47m over that period.
The company benefits from a strong market presence, both offline and online, with significant investment in manufacturing capacity, logistics infrastructure, and customer service. It serves a large and loyal B2C customer base, complemented by a growing B2B presence. Operations are supported by an 85,000 sq ft manufacturing facility and a dedicated in-house delivery fleet.
- 820,000 website visitors in the last 12 months averaging 68,333 per month
- 27,000 ecommerce orders in the last 12 months conversion rate of 3.3%
- Over 100,000 total orders processed via ecommerce platform
- Delivery handled entirely via own fleet for full service control
- Large B2C customer base with a growing B2B segment
- Operates from 85,000 sq ft facility with significant production capacity
- Workforce expected to remain in place postsale
The business presents acquirers with an established, asset-backed platform in a niche market segment, offering strong growth potential through market expansion, product diversification, and operational optimisation.
Over the past three financial years to 31 January, the company has delivered steady revenues and consistent profitability. Turnover increased from £4.78m in FY23 to £5.47m in FY24, before closing at £5.36m in FY25. Gross margins have remained strong, ranging between 32.5% and 36.9%, supported by disciplined cost control.
EBITDA has grown from £190k in FY23 to £470k in FY24, with a solid £423k achieved in FY25, demonstrating robust underlying earnings. Net profit after tax has also improved over the period, rising from £75k in FY23 to £283k in FY24, and recording £206k in FY25.
Tangible fixed assets have increased from £390k in FY23 to £522k in FY25, reflecting continued investment in manufacturing capacity, while net assets stood at £199k at the most recent year-end.
No individual customer generates more than 3% of the company's income per annum, reducing reliance on any single client and supporting revenue stability.
The business operates within the UK fencing market, which is forecast to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 6% through to 2032, providing a favourable backdrop for future growth under new ownership.
