Over the years, Lucas & Weston has earned a reputation for putting deals together for the mutual benefit of both buyer and seller. We have a range of services to help buyers get the most out of their search for an opportunity.
We represent businesses in, most service, commercial and industrial sectors.
Our projects all trade as profitable going concerns.
We have helped buyers from all walks of industry, from private investors to VC/Private Equity houses and major listed PLCs. We can probably help you too.
Note: Not all our business sale engagements are listed here. You are advised to check back periodically as our portfolio is regularly updated. We also maintain a list of off market opportunities which might be relevant.
If you can't see anything of interest, get in touch and tell us your requirements.
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Manufacturing & Industrial
21046
Niche Market UK Vehicle Interior Parts Manufacturer
(SOLD)
Profitable. Debt free. 40+ customers. Accreditation. Well located. Repeat business. Turnkey operation. Stable through lockdown. IP & Proprietary products. Quality UK manufacturing. Not reliant on any key customer. Above average industry Gross and Net margins. Established and proven (18 years). Retainable management team. Not reliant on Vendors. Extensive portfolio. Skilled workforce. Further export potential. Turnover £5,264,536. Balance Sheet £1,551,155. Adjusted/Normalised Net Profit £803,000 (2020). PRICE: Offers Invited.
ENQUIRE19042
Innovative Visual Marketing Specialists
(SOLD)
Profitable. 326+ clients. Strong order book. Proprietary products. Well established (37 years). Regionally strong with nationwide sales. Strong sector presence. Fast-growing niche. Reactive/Under marketed. 20.1% growth in last 4 years. Extensive and versatile assets. Reactive/Under marketed. Well above industry high-profit margins. Huge expansion potential. Strong retainable team. Potential economies of scale. Term contracts and repeat revenue streams. Continued demand from customers. Turnover £704,287, PBT £153,209. Immaculate freehold premises included. PRICE: Offers Invited.
ENQUIRERef: 17025
Waterworks Engineering
(SOLD)
Profitable. Niche sector. Significant barriers for competitor entry. Experienced skilled workforce. Well established (104 years). Blue chip customer base. 80% repeat business. Well, run and managed. Contracted revenue streams. No overdraft or debt facility. Still early stages of AMP 6. Forecast industry growth. Strong sector presence. Industry regulation provides demand. Continued demand from customers. Expansion potential for a trade buyer. Economies of scale for a trade buyer. Management staff retainable. Turnover £5m. GP 22.8%, 3 year average Net Profit (PBT) under management £547k (y/e 2016). OFFERS INVITED for the Good Will and Net Asset Value.
ENQUIREService & Professional
20045
Marquee/Pagoda & Catering Equipment Hire (Reference Project 20045):
(SOLD)
Profitable. Debt free. Cash generative. 124+ customers. Repeat business. Term contracts. Relocatable. Not reliant on any key customer. Low overheads and cash generative. Established and proven (40 years). Turnkey operation. Reactive/Under marketed. Extensive hire portfolio. Diversified customer base. Turnover £400k+. PRICE: Offers Invited (Asset & goodwill sale).
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Total IT, Sales, Installation, Support & Consultancy (SAP & MS Partner)
(SOLD)
Debt-free. Profitable and growing through COVID/Lockdown. Repeat business. Recurring revenues. Contracted term clients. Reactive marketing. Excellent reputation. Expansion potential. Significant sector experience. Well established (21+ years). Strong customer base. Experienced, skilled & qualified staff. Strong sector presence. Strong margins. 5-year growth (10% in 5 years). Continued demand from customers. Economies of scale for a trade buyer. Accredited/Certified. Draft 2020 Turnover £2.3m, GP 60.3%, PBT £270k+. PRICE: Offers Invited.
ENQUIRE19037
Independent Archive & Document Storage
(SOLD)
A leading SE based, and one of the few remaining, independent document and archive storage businesses. Contact us to register your interest and receive an NDA and further details of the sale process.
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20044 - Niche Sales Process CRM Software (SAAS)
(SOLD)
Profitable. Cash generative. Debt free. 318+ customers. Diversified customer base. Recurring revenue streams. IP. Established and proven. 171.1% growth in the last 5 years. Forecast growth for 2020+. Made in UK. Low overheads. Well above industry high-profit margins. Huge expansion potential. Strong retainable team. Potential economies of scale. Turnover £2.5m, PBT £1.35m. PRICE: Offers Invited.
ENQUIRE19041
Independent Hi-Tech Commercial Property Agency
(ON HOLD)
Debt free. Profitable. Well established. Cash generative. Relocatable anywhere. Award Winning. Strong sector presence. Reactive/Under marketed. High Gross margins. High Profit margins. Expansion potential. Strong retainable team. Strong organic web rankings. Leading technologies. 404% growth (5 years 2015-2019). Potential economies of scale. Continued demand from clients. 2019 Turnover £1,366,278, PBT £387,630. PRICE: Offers Invited.
ENQUIRE19040
Independent Video/Corporate Film Production
(ON HOLD)
Debt free. Profitable. 200+ clients. Well established. Cash generative. Relocatable anywhere. Low overheads. Award Winning. Strong sector presence. Reactive/Under marketed. High Profit margins. Expansion potential. Strong retainable team. Retained revenue streams. Strong organic web rankings. Leading technologies. Continued demand from customers. Forecast 2019 Turnover £500,863, PBT £74,508. PRICE: Offers Invited.
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Niche Certified IT & Technician Training
(SOLD)
Debt free. Profitable. IP Included. Repeat business. Recurring revenues. Reactive marketing. Excellent reputation. Expansion potential. Accredited/Certified. Asset and goodwill sale. Significant sector experience. Market leading in growing niche. Strong customer base. Experienced, skilled & qualified staff. Strong sector presence. Strong margins – 34.9% Net. Continued demand from customers. Economies of scale for a trade buyer. Strong and diverse customer base. Forecast 2019 Turnover £659,953, PBT £230,066. PRICE: Offers Invited.
ENQUIRERef: 16020
Growing and relocatable Schoolwear Supplier
(ON HOLD)
Profitable,growing and relocatable Schoolwear Supplier for sale (Reference Project 16020): Profitable. 94+ customers. Debt free. Well Established. Continued growth. Cash generative. Expansion capacity. Stable strong margins. ISO accreditation/standards. Well run and managed. Strong sector presence. Strong growth in three years – 18.3%. Expansion potential for a trade buyer. Economies of scale for a trade buyer. Strong repeat business. Scalable IT platform/portal. Loyal, skilled and retainable salesforce. Forecast turnover £829k. GP 41.9%, Adjusted Net Profit £163k (year ending Dec 2018). With a 63.6%return on investment, the business offers outstanding value to a trade buyer at offers in excess of £250,000 plus stock at valuation (estimated £100,000 as at year ended 31.10.18).
ENQUIRERef: 18030
Leading UK Independent Stone Importer/Distributor/Wholesaler
Profitable. Reactive marketing. Excellent reputation. Expansion potential. Niche sector products. Well established (9 years). 90%+ repeat business. Well run and managed. Management retainable. Experienced workforce. Extensive product range. IP and recognised branding. Credit with international suppliers. 4 year sales growth 8.1% (‘15-‘18). Forecast industry growth 1.7% to 2023. Strong sector presence. Continued demand from customers. Economies of scale for a trade buyer. Positioned for growth. Turnover £3.8m+. GP 25.5%, Net Profit (PBT) £530,199k (draft y/e 2018). OFFERS INVITED.
ENQUIRERef: 17026
Industrial Sector Property Development Project Management Practice for merger or sale
(AWAITING UPDATED ACCOUNTS)
Very Profitable. Reactive marketing. Niche sector specialism. Well established (8 years). Blue chip client base. 80% repeat business. Well run and managed. Experienced skilled workforce. No overdraft or debt facility. 4 year growth 114.7% (2014-17). Forecast industry growth. Strong sector presence. Excellent reputation for delivery. Continued demand from customers. Expansion potential for a trade buyer. Economies of scale for a trade buyer. Continued involvement available. Turnover £1.6m+. GP 100%, Net Profit (PBT) £1m+ (y/e 2017). OFFERS INVITED.
ENQUIRERef: 15008
Employment Agency (Industrial Recruitment)
(SOLD)
Profitable. Excellent reputation. 90% repeat business. Investors in People. Excellent audited procedures. Flexible leasehold premises. REC audited member. Well run and managed. Skilled and talented workforce. 60% growth over last 4 years. Growing on-site services. Multi-disciplined diversified services. Scalable services across industries. Major Blue Chip clients. Growth/Expansion potential. Well established (20+ years). Strong in geographic area of operations. Strong back office systems/procedures. Fully licensed and accredited. Turnover £8.1m+ and adjusted Net Profit of £362k+ for year-end 2015. OFFERS INVITED.
ENQUIREBusiness to Consumer (B2C)
Ref: 19043
Multichannel Pet & Leisure Products (Manufacture, Wholesale & Retail)
(SOLD)
Profitable. Debt free. 3,000+ customers p.a. International sales. High margins. Repeat business. IP & Proprietary products. Established and proven. Further export potential. Fast-growing niche. Reactive/Under marketed. 70.8% growth in the last 4 years. Forecast growth for 2020. Made in UK. Low overheads. Well above industry high-profit margins. Huge expansion potential. Strong retainable team. Potential economies of scale. Turnover £416,644, PBT £64,365 (Apr 2019). PRICE: Offers Invited.
ENQUIRERef: 16021
Profitable and fast growing Dementia Healthcare Products - Online & Mail Order
(SOLD)
Profitable. Debt free. Loyal workforce. Cash generative. Expansion capacity. Stable gross margins. Well run and managed. Forecast growth for 2017. Growing niche healthcare sector. 5 year growth of 187.3% (2012-2016). Strong sector presence. Proprietary product range. Approx. 60% repeat business. Continued demand from customers. Well Established. Expansion potential for a trade buyer. Economies of scale for a trade buyer. Expandable sales channels. Turnover £744k. GP 40.8%, Net Profit (PBT) £100k (y/e 2016). OFFERS INVITED.
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