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ED017 / Rightbiz
CONFECTIONERY WHOLESALER AND DISTRIBUTOR FOR SALE
Location: Hertfordshire
ASKING PRICE c£580,000
TURNOVER c£2.5M
GP c£746,000
NET ASSETS £580,000
SUPERB REPUTATION
INTERNATIONAL BRAND RECOGNITION
RUN UNDER MANAGEMENT
HUGE POTENTIAL FOR GROWTH
LONG TRADING HISTORY
Executive Summary:
This Company is a long-established designer, importer and distributor of premium confectionery gift products. The Company has established a respected position within the UK seasonal gifting market through its distinctive decorative tins, premium presentation and long-standing relationships with major retailers.
The business designs its own collectible tins, owns the associated production tooling, commissions manufacture in China and sources confectionery from UK suppliers before packing and distributing in the UK and some international. This asset-light model enables the Company to focus on product development, customer relationships and brand management while outsourcing the tin manufacturing.
The Company supplies an impressive portfolio of blue-chip customers, travel retail and numerous independent gift retailers. Operations are overseen by an experienced General Manager, supported by a workforce of nine employees, providing a purchaser with an established platform requiring limited owner involvement.
The opportunity is particularly suited to a strategic trade purchaser able to leverage existing buying power, improve purchasing margins and exploit the Company's established retail relationships and intellectual property.
Investment Highlights:
Well-established heritage confectionery gifting brand.
Proprietary decorative tin designs with Company-owned tooling.
Established relationships with blue-chip retailers.
Operational management already in place.
Diversified retail channels including own-label manufacture.
Potential for international expansion and margin enhancement.
Strong balance sheet with net assets of approximately £580,000.
Operations:
The business operates from leased premises occupied since 2019.
Competitive Strengths:
Recognised premium gifting brand.
Exclusive product designs.
Owned production tooling.
Long-standing retail relationships.
Experienced operational management.
Scalable outsourced manufacturing model.
Growth Opportunities:
A purchaser could accelerate growth through international distribution, expanded own-label manufacture, enhanced e-commerce, broader seasonal ranges, improved sourcing efficiencies, cross-selling into existing retail groups and leveraging a larger purchasing platform to improve gross margins.
Financial Performance:
£ FY2023 FY2024 FY2025
Turnover 2,065,419 2,585,923 2,503,339
Gross Profit 635,509 865,976 745,663
EBITDA 55,250 3,616 11,130
Net Assets 622,359 585,346 580,070
This business is a sleeping giant waiting for a buyer with the experience to grow sales and improve the margin.
Reason for Sale:
The shareholders are seeking to realize the value created over many years of trading and will provide an appropriate handover to ensure continuity of customer and supplier relationships.
The Asking Price:
Offers are invited for circa Net Asset Value.
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Review the performance of a business to make appropriate financial projections. Some businesses are dormant or not trading, so it is essential to check their short and long-term potential.
Legitimate emails from Rightbiz will be with the domain @rightbiz.co.uk. However, emails from [email protected], [email protected] or [email protected] are not affiliated with Rightbiz.
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Do not pay any deposit to private sellers upfront. If you are looking to purchase a business, we advise that any deposits or transactions made are through a solicitor to prevent fraudulent activities from occuring.
Don't share confidential information with any private sellers, including your home address, account passwords, bank accounts and credit card information.
The vast majority of these scams involve the transfer of substantial sums of money. We advise all transactions made are through a solicitor to prevent fraudulent activities from occuring.
Send a test amount before you consider handing over a large number of funds. Maybe even try transferring £1, and then speaking to your solicitor to confirm receipt.
Do not disclose proof of funds directly to the sellers. If the sellers request you to show proof of funds, we advise that it is done through a solicitor to prevent fraudulent activities from occuring.
Buying a business is not covered by consumer rights legislation. It is your responsibility to acquire a business that holds up in quality and agreement.
Fraudsters will typically use false news in an attempt to get you to act quickly. For example, 'Your account has been disabled. Reset your password now.'.
Review the performance of a business to make appropriate financial projections. Some businesses are dormant or not trading, so it is essential to check their short and long-term potential.
Legitimate emails from Rightbiz will be with the domain @rightbiz.co.uk. However, emails from [email protected], [email protected] or [email protected] are not affiliated with Rightbiz.
Be safe, use a Rightbiz Solicitor
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