Provision Of Data Sampling Services To The Market Research Industries | | Undisclosed Middlesex | | MIDDLESEX FULLY RELOCATABLE PROVISION OF DATA SAMPLING SERVICES TO THE MARKET RESEARCH AND ALLIED INDUSTRIES Est 14 years - A/T: £975,000 EBITDA averaging £266,500 L/H: £650,000 To include repayment of Directors loan account of circa £330,000 REF: 9819T | | BUSINESS FOR SALE ADVERT DETAILS ADVERT NUMBER : 54722
ADVERT IMPRESSIONS : 6,818 TIME(S) | | | | BUSINESS SECTOR: | Services | | TRADE TYPE: | Advertising & Marketing | | SALE: | Agent Sale | LEASEHOLD: | £650,000 | | | | | | | | | | Add this business advert to your: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | BUSINESS DETAILS: | MIDDLESEX FULLY RELOCATABLE
PROVISION OF DATA SAMPLING SERVICES TO THE MARKET RESEARCH AND ALLIED INDUSTRIES
Established 14 years -Retirement sale
A/T: £975,000 EBITDA averaging £266,500 over last 2 years
L/H: £650,000 To include repayment of Directors loan account of circa £330,000
REF: 9819TW
BUSINESS SUMMARY
The company has established an excellent reputation for supplying data and associated services to the market research industry for many years. Our client is the only European based sample provider offering a fully comprehensive global sampling service to market and social researchers. All aspects of market researchers requirement for quality samples can be met quickly and at reasonable cost.
The business has been built around a number of core competencies:
Forming strategic alliances with key suppliers, notably those that have built large consumer and business databases that can be used for sample selection
The geographical knowledge and technical expertise of experienced staff
Developing operational systems to provide a quick and responsive service to our customers.
Our client has developed a range of branded products which are sold to the industry either directly through sales staff, or indirectly through arrangements with partners.
The company has enjoyed a successful trading history spanning the last 14 years. During this period, the business has generated significant profits overall. A large customer base has been developed, with representation in a considerable number of overseas markets, including an office in The Netherlands. Turnover has been as high as £1.5m per annum (2006) and following a difficult trading period in 2009 and 2010 turnover is expected to increase again in 2011 and beyond.
The company would be an ideal purchase for a similarly sized or larger corporate with a good knowledge of the industry and with an acquisitive growth strategy. Such a purchase would give access to a large and loyal repeat customer base, along with a capable staffing complement. The business could also appeal to buyers based within the UK or overseas.
SCOPE AND POTENTIAL
Our clients business is fundamentally very sound. Measures taken over the past two years to adapt to challenging trading conditions have strengthened the underlying robustness of the business model. Revenue and profit forecasts should be achievable for the right buyer.
The vendors are seeking suitable corporate buyer who can offer the potential to enhance the future growth and profitability of the company. In addition to providing additional funding for investment, potential synergy benefits for the right buyer might include the following:
Operational
Integration of production processes
Stronger negotiating position with suppliers
Integration of financial management
Potential sharing of premises
Sales
Cross selling of products
Product enhancement through access to larger data bases and email addresses.
Stronger regional presence
Global offer
Larger sales/client service team
Financial
Reduction of loans and lower cost of financing operations
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