Businesses Wanted
Hornblower maintains a database and has access to a wealth of groups and individuals looking to buy a business. Our buyers range from individuals and investors to portfolio managers and companies looking to expand by acquisition.
A selection of our current "Business Wanted" requests is shown below.
If you are looking to sell your business and it meets these criteria, we would be glad to hear from you.
If you are a buyer, you can register your Acquisition Criteria for FREE.
Manufacturing & Engineering Businesses Wanted
Large format digital printing business T/O £250k-1m Location: South East UK
A large format digital printing and signage business based in London is looking to expand through acquisition. They are looking for businesses with additional printing machines (e.g. HP1500/HP9000), machine minders and an existing sales team.
General printing business T/O £250k-1m Location: London/M25
General printers working with charities, societies and retail sector is looking to increase turnover through acquisition of extra business contracts. Their in-house plant comprises single colour litho, to SRA2, and digital, for short run colour (to A3). They also operate a design studio, have a wide range of finishing equipment and undertake fulfillment and mailing services.
Building maintenance services T/O £0.5m-20m Location: Various UK
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large utilities company is looking to acquire industrial and commercial
building maintenance services companies in the UK. Companies should
have public and private sector contracts and employ a team of gas,
mechanical and electrical engineers. Companies may offer installations
work, but this should not represent more than 50% of turnover.
Stainless Steel Metalwork business T/O £500k-1m Location: Various UK
A manufacturer of hardwood street furniture has recently developed a steel range which they currently subcontract for manufacture. They wish to acquire an stainless steel fabrication / precision engineering business in order to develop and control this work.
Manufacturing for construction sector T/O £500k-5m Location: Various UK
A business investor partnership is looking for small-to-medium size businesses in the manufacturing/construction sector to add to their portfolio of similar businesses.
Professional Services Businesses Wanted
Accountancy practices T/O > £0.5m Location: Various UK
A London based accountancy firm is looking to expand across the UK through the acquisition of accountancy practices and/or client lists.
Asset leasing companies Value <£10m Location: Various UK
A financial services company is looking to acquire asset portfolios or companies with asset portfolios up to a total value of £10m. The maximum value of any individual asset should be approx £150k. Examples of asset types: construction equipment/vehicles, machines/tools for manufacturing sector.
IT support / maintenance businesses T/O £100k-200k Location: Various UK
Hornblower has on its database numerous IT support and maintenance companies looking to increase sales through the acquisition of small owner run IT services businesses. Of particular interest are businesses with ongoing maintenance contracts.
IT network & desktop support businesses T/O £500k-1m Location: Various UK
IT networks and desktop support business with aggressive plans to expand and float on the stock exchange within the next five years is looking to acquire IT companies in regional locations around the UK from which to grow their business nationally.
IT Media business T/O < £0.5m Location: London/M25
A business investor is looking for an IT / Media orientated business. The acquisition target is likely to be a recent start-up with up to 5 employees. The investor is an experienced consultant in the telecoms industry and is looking to use his sales strategy and marketing expertise to take the business to the next level in growth and profitability.
Insurance brokers T/O £0.5m-2m Location: Various UK
Hornblower has on its database numerous insurance broking companies looking to expand their portfolio of clients through acquisition. Of particular interest are brokerages specialising in commercial property.
Energy services and supply T/O £0.5m-20m Location: Various UK
A large utilities company is looking to acquire energy provision companies in the UK. Companies should ideally have long term contracts in place for combined heat and power provision and district energy schemes.
Consultancy practice T/O £1m-5m Location: South/South East UK
A business investor is looking for small-to-medium size businesses in the service /
consultancy sector (architectural, design, business management, IT) to add to their portfolio of similar businesses.