Haulage, Distribution and Warehousing Business.

Sector
Turnover
Location
Haulage £14m South Yorkshire, UK

This Business has now been sold.

 

Business Opportunity

An opportunity exists to purchase the businesses and assets of a two connected UK based Haulage, Distribution, and Warehousing Businesses, both in Administration.

The Companies undertake general haulage services, pallet network distribution and warehousing services to a range of UK blue chip SME’s and Corporates. Headquartered in South Yorkshire the Business operates from 3 logistics centres in the UK including London.

The purchase will be executed at the earliest opportunity. All interested parties will be requested to sign a nondisclosure agreement and specifically deal with the Joint Administrators.

Business Overview

  • Haulage, Distribution, and Warehousing Business;
  • 3 logistic centres including South Yorkshire HQ and central warehousing facility extending to over approximately 167,000 sqft (15,514 sqm);
  • Circa 80 employees;
  • Excellent customer basis comprising blue chip SME’s and Corporates and significant levels of contracted and repeat revenues;
  • Extensive transport fleet comprising c.100 tractor units and c.160 trailers plus support infrastructure;
  • Combined turnover in excess of £14m with consistent profitability in prior years;
  • Fully operational leasehold premises;
  • Immediately available.

High Level Financial Information

Company 1:

Draft Financial Statements for:
12 Months to 31/3/2014:

  • Turnover £6,468,534;
  • Gross Profit £1,156,986;
  • Net Profit before Tax £162,349.

12 Months to 31/3/2015:

  • Turnover £8,754,899;
  • Gross Profit £1,506,840;
  • Net Profit before Tax £99,368.

12 Months 31/3/2016:

  • Turnover £10,489,554;
  • Gross Profit £1,986,192;
  • Net Profit before Tax £85,065.

Company 2:

Draft Financial Statements for:

12 Months to 31/3/2014:

  • Turnover £2,662,021;
  • Gross Profit £983,771;
  • Net Profit before Tax £46,689.

12 Months to 31/3/2015:

  • Turnover £2,897,807;
  • Gross Profit £181,787;
  • Net Profit before Tax £11,330.

12 Months 31/3/2016:

  • Turnover £3,556,902;
  • Gross Profit £259,244;
  • Net Profit before Tax £35,043.

Premises

Leasehold office and warehouse premises in South Yorkshire.

Assets Available for Sale

  • Unencumbered Office Equipment, Plant and Motor Vehicles;
  • Goodwill & Intellectual Property;
  • Customer Data.

Deadline for Offers

Indicative offers no later than 12 noon on Thursday 16th March 2017, all offers to be supported by proof of funds.

Further information:

Please contact Damian Short by email [email protected] or telephone 0161 359 4332.