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BW000745

Trade Buyer

Business Services

IT Managed Services (MSP and IT Support)

£3m to £5m

UK

Funds in place

We are specifically seeking a mature Managed Print Services business with a proven operating model and high level of recurring contracted revenue. The target should be able to demonstrate operational scales, strong client retention and consistent financial performance. W are looking to accelerate growth, strengthen our market position and build further scale in the UK managed print services sector.

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BW000099

Trade Buyer

Business Services

Managed Services (MSP & IT Support)

£5m to £10m

UK

Funds agreed subject to deal

Acquirer looking for all types of managed services providers including IT services, cyber security and managed print services (MSP) ideally support both SME and corporate clients.

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BW001747

Private Equity

Financial, Insurance or Property

Payments, PSP's payment card acquirers

£10m to £25m

UK

Funds agreed subject to deal

We are looking for acquirer payment service providers PSP's, ISOs 9. Independent sales organisation, other payment card acquirers in Europe. We would consider buying portfolio instead of company if appropriate.

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BW001746

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Wholesale & Distribution

General Wholesale and Distribution

£5m to £10m

UK

Funds agreed subject to deal

Not only looking at wholesale, we are looking at brands, manufacturers and direct to
consumer online businesses. All within exotic pet sector, to include reptile, aquatic, pond,
small animals.

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BW000195

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Business Services

Digital Marketing & Performance Agencies

£1m to £3m

England – North

Equity committed with debt available

Multi site operator seeking a bolt on that improves density and reduces travel and call out inefficiency. Preference for digital marketing & performance agencies where customer concentration is modest and service quality is evidenced. Valuation discipline will be applied, with decisions driven by cash generation and retention. Open to keeping leadership in place with a sensible handover plan. European buyer open to UK targets where management depth is proven.

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BW000196

Search fund

Business Services

HR, Payroll & Compliance Outsourcing

£3m to £5m

England – North

Equity committed with debt available

Investor supported buyer looking for a straightforward platform with dependable cash flow. Seeking hr, payroll & compliance outsourcing with stable demand, predictable cash conversion and a capable second tier. Succession driven sales are suitable, provided service continuity is protected. Keen to avoid disruption, with client servicing protected from day one. UK buyer seeking UK based targets. Target turnover band £3m to £5m.

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BW000197

Trade buyer

Financial, Insurance & Property

Estate & Letting Agency Groups

£3m to £5m

Nationwide with regional focus

Funds in place

Trading group seeking a bolt on to strengthen coverage and deepen recurring income. Focus on estate & letting agency groups with strong compliance culture, clean records and robust governance. Structure can be flexible provided reporting is reliable and expectations are realistic. Open to keeping leadership in place with a sensible handover plan. UK buyer seeking UK based targets. Target turnover band £3m to £5m.

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BW000198

Trade buyer

Business Services

Facilities Management (Hard & Soft FM)

£1m to £3m

Nationwide with regional focus

Equity committed with debt available

Acquirer focused on margin quality and service continuity, not quick wins. Looking for facilities management (hard & soft fm) where management information is sound and operational KPIs are tracked. Would consider modest deferred consideration linked to retention where appropriate. Integration would be measured, with service continuity and staff retention prioritised. UK buyer seeking UK based targets. Target turnover band £1m to £3m.

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BW000199

Trade buyer

Business Services

Misc Business Services

£3m to £5m

England – Midlands

Equity committed with debt available

UK services group aiming to broaden capability and reduce reliance on any one contract or client. Misc Business Services preferred where processes are embedded and the business is not overly founder dependent. Would consider modest deferred consideration linked to retention where appropriate. Would consider a phased integration where it protects client relationships. UK buyer seeking UK based targets. Target turnover band £3m to £5m.

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BW000200

Trade buyer

Financial, Insurance & Property

Insurance Brokers

£1m to £3m

England – North

Equity committed with debt available

UK services group aiming to broaden capability and reduce reliance on any one contract or client. Focus on insurance brokers with strong compliance culture, clean records and robust governance. Would consider modest deferred consideration linked to retention where appropriate. Would consider a phased integration where it protects client relationships. UK buyer seeking UK based targets. Target turnover band £1m to £3m.

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BW000201

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Financial, Insurance & Property

Property & Block Management

£1m to £3m

England – North

Funds agreed subject to deal

Operating company pursuing a selective acquisition where service quality and client retention are proven. Target is property & block management with disciplined processes, strong retention and scalable administration. Valuation discipline will be applied, with decisions driven by cash generation and retention. Integration would be measured, with service continuity and staff retention prioritised. European buyer open to UK targets where management depth is proven. Target turnover band £1m to £3m.

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BW000202

Trade buyer

Business Services

Data, Analytics & Cyber Security Firms

£1m to £3m

Scotland

Funds in place

Buyer seeking a steady addition that can be integrated without disrupting customers or staff. Looking for data, analytics & cyber security firms where management information is sound and operational KPIs are tracked. Valuation discipline will be applied, with decisions driven by cash generation and retention. Integration would be measured, with service continuity and staff retention prioritised. UK buyer seeking UK based targets. Target turnover band £1m to £3m.

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BW000203

Search fund

Financial, Insurance & Property

Accountancy & Tax Practices

£1m to £3m

Wales

Funds in place

Entrepreneur led buyer supported by committed capital, seeking a stable platform in an established sector. Target is accountancy & tax practices with disciplined processes, strong retention and scalable administration. Open to a straightforward deal with limited complexity and clear handover. Keen to avoid disruption, with client servicing protected from day one. UK buyer seeking UK based targets. Target turnover band £1m to £3m.

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BW000204

Trade buyer

Business Services

Digital Marketing & Performance Agencies

£1m to £3m

England – Midlands

Equity committed with debt available

Acquirer focused on margin quality and service continuity, not quick wins. Preference for digital marketing & performance agencies where customer concentration is modest and service quality is evidenced. Open to a straightforward deal with limited complexity and clear handover. Open to keeping leadership in place with a sensible handover plan. UK buyer seeking UK based targets. Target turnover band £1m to £3m.

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BW000205

Search fund

Financial, Insurance & Property

Misc Financial Services

£1m to £3m

Scotland

Funds agreed subject to deal

Investor backed acquisition group formed to secure a platform and build steadily over time. Focus on misc financial services with strong compliance culture, clean records and robust governance. Open to a straightforward deal with limited complexity and clear handover. Prepared to retain key managers and protect the culture where it underpins performance. UK buyer seeking UK based targets. Target turnover band £1m to £3m.

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BW000206

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Financial, Insurance & Property

Misc Financial Services

£3m to £5m

England – Midlands

Funds agreed subject to deal

Acquirer focused on margin quality and service continuity, not quick wins. Focus on misc financial services with strong compliance culture, clean records and robust governance. Structure can be flexible provided reporting is reliable and expectations are realistic. Prepared to retain key managers and protect the culture where it underpins performance. UK buyer seeking UK based targets. Target turnover band £3m to £5m.

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BW000207

Private equity

Business Services

Recruitment & Staffing Firms

£3m to £5m

UK wide

Funds agreed subject to deal

Fund manager seeking a platform acquisition from its current vehicle with room to scale. Recruitment & Staffing Firms preferred where processes are embedded and the business is not overly founder dependent. Valuation discipline will be applied, with decisions driven by cash generation and retention. Prepared to retain key managers and protect the culture where it underpins performance. UK buyer seeking UK based targets. Target turnover band £3m to £5m.

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BW000208

Trade buyer

Business Services

IT Managed Services (MSP & IT Support)

£1m to £3m

Scotland

Equity committed with debt available

Acquirer focused on margin quality and service continuity, not quick wins. Preference for it managed services (msp & it support) where customer concentration is modest and service quality is evidenced. Succession driven sales are suitable, provided service continuity is protected. Keen to avoid disruption, with client servicing protected from day one. European buyer open to UK targets where management depth is proven. Target turnover band £1m to £3m.

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BW000209

Trade buyer

Financial, Insurance & Property

Accountancy & Tax Practices

£3m to £5m

England – Midlands

Equity committed with debt available

Buyer seeking a steady addition that can be integrated without disrupting customers or staff. Focus on accountancy & tax practices with strong compliance culture, clean records and robust governance. Succession driven sales are suitable, provided service continuity is protected. Keen to avoid disruption, with client servicing protected from day one. UK buyer seeking UK based targets. Target turnover band £3m to £5m.

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BW000210

Trade buyer

Business Services

Facilities Management (Hard & Soft FM)

£3m to £5m

Nationwide with regional focus

Funds in place

Buyer seeking a steady addition that can be integrated without disrupting customers or staff. Looking for facilities management (hard & soft fm) where management information is sound and operational KPIs are tracked. Valuation discipline will be applied, with decisions driven by cash generation and retention. Keen to avoid disruption, with client servicing protected from day one. UK buyer seeking UK based targets. Target turnover band £3m to £5m.

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BW000211

Trade buyer

Financial, Insurance & Property

Accountancy & Tax Practices

£3m to £5m

England – North

Funds agreed subject to deal

Buyer seeking a steady addition that can be integrated without disrupting customers or staff. Looking for accountancy & tax practices with quality clients, low complaint history and dependable recurring fees. Succession driven sales are suitable, provided service continuity is protected. Would consider a phased integration where it protects client relationships. UK buyer seeking UK based targets. Target turnover band £3m to £5m.

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BW000212

Private equity

Financial, Insurance & Property

Insurance Brokers

£3m to £5m

Nationwide with regional focus

Funds in place

Private equity investor deploying capital from an active fund and seeking a defensible services platform. Target is insurance brokers with disciplined processes, strong retention and scalable administration. Would consider modest deferred consideration linked to retention where appropriate. Would consider a phased integration where it protects client relationships. UK buyer seeking UK based targets. Target turnover band £3m to £5m.

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BW000213

Trade buyer

Financial, Insurance & Property

Property & Block Management

£3m to £5m

UK wide

Funds in place

UK services group aiming to broaden capability and reduce reliance on any one contract or client. Focus on property & block management with strong compliance culture, clean records and robust governance. Would consider modest deferred consideration linked to retention where appropriate. Looking for a practical transition with support from the seller where needed. UK buyer seeking UK based targets. Target turnover band £3m to £5m.

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BW000214

Trade buyer

Business Services

Recruitment & Staffing Firms

£3m to £5m

England – South East

Funds agreed subject to deal

Established acquirer looking to buy a well run business that fits operationally rather than by headline growth. Target is recruitment & staffing firms with sticky client relationships, low churn and dependable delivery capability. Would consider modest deferred consideration linked to retention where appropriate. Looking for a practical transition with support from the seller where needed. European buyer open to UK targets where management depth is proven. Target turnover band £3m to £5m.

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BW000215

Trade buyer

Financial, Insurance & Property

Estate & Letting Agency Groups

£1m to £3m

England – Midlands

Equity committed with debt available

Operating company pursuing a selective acquisition where service quality and client retention are proven. Seeking estate & letting agency groups with good regulatory standing and well documented client servicing. Valuation discipline will be applied, with decisions driven by cash generation and retention. Would consider a phased integration where it protects client relationships. European buyer open to UK targets where management depth is proven. Target turnover band £1m to £3m.

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BW000216

Trade buyer

Business Services

Health & Safety & Risk Consultancy

£1m to £3m

Wales

Equity committed with debt available

Acquirer focused on margin quality and service continuity, not quick wins. Target is health & safety & risk consultancy with sticky client relationships, low churn and dependable delivery capability. Full acquisition preferred, but a majority deal can work where alignment is clear. Integration would be measured, with service continuity and staff retention prioritised. UK buyer seeking UK based targets. Target turnover band £1m to £3m.

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BW000217

Trade buyer

Business Services

HR, Payroll & Compliance Outsourcing

£1m to £3m

Nationwide with regional focus

Equity committed with debt available

UK services group aiming to broaden capability and reduce reliance on any one contract or client. Interest in hr, payroll & compliance outsourcing with repeat work, renewals or contracted revenues and visible backlog. Valuation discipline will be applied, with decisions driven by cash generation and retention. Open to keeping leadership in place with a sensible handover plan. UK buyer seeking UK based targets. Target turnover band £1m to £3m.

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BW000218

Trade buyer

Business Services

Digital Marketing & Performance Agencies

£3m to £5m

Wales

Funds in place

Operating company pursuing a selective acquisition where service quality and client retention are proven. Preference for digital marketing & performance agencies where customer concentration is modest and service quality is evidenced. Full acquisition preferred, but a majority deal can work where alignment is clear. Keen to avoid disruption, with client servicing protected from day one. UK buyer seeking UK based targets. Target turnover band £3m to £5m.

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BW000219

Trade buyer

Financial, Insurance & Property

Estate & Letting Agency Groups

£3m to £5m

England – South East

Equity committed with debt available

UK services group aiming to broaden capability and reduce reliance on any one contract or client. Looking for estate & letting agency groups with quality clients, low complaint history and dependable recurring fees. Succession driven sales are suitable, provided service continuity is protected. Would consider a phased integration where it protects client relationships. UK buyer seeking UK based targets. Target turnover band £3m to £5m.

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BW000220

Trade buyer

Business Services

Data, Analytics & Cyber Security Firms

£3m to £5m

England – Midlands

Funds agreed subject to deal

Acquirer focused on margin quality and service continuity, not quick wins. Data, Analytics & Cyber Security Firms preferred where processes are embedded and the business is not overly founder dependent. Structure can be flexible provided reporting is reliable and expectations are realistic. Keen to avoid disruption, with client servicing protected from day one. European buyer open to UK targets where management depth is proven. Target turnover band £3m to £5m.

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BW000221

Trade buyer

Financial, Insurance & Property

Wealth Management & IFA Firms

£1m to £3m

England – Midlands

Funds in place

Regional operator looking to add a complementary business and keep delivery standards high. Focus on wealth management & ifa firms with strong compliance culture, clean records and robust governance. Open to a straightforward deal with limited complexity and clear handover. Integration would be measured, with service continuity and staff retention prioritised. European buyer open to UK targets where management depth is proven. Target turnover band £1m to £3m.

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BW000222

Trade buyer

Financial, Insurance & Property

Insurance Brokers

£1m to £3m

Nationwide with regional focus

Funds agreed subject to deal

Buyer seeking a steady addition that can be integrated without disrupting customers or staff. Looking for insurance brokers with quality clients, low complaint history and dependable recurring fees. Valuation discipline will be applied, with decisions driven by cash generation and retention. Prepared to retain key managers and protect the culture where it underpins performance. European buyer open to UK targets where management depth is proven. Target turnover band £1m to £3m.

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BW000223

Trade buyer

Business Services

IT Managed Services (MSP & IT Support)

£1m to £3m

UK wide

Funds agreed subject to deal

Multi site operator seeking a bolt on that improves density and reduces travel and call out inefficiency. Interest in it managed services (msp & it support) with repeat work, renewals or contracted revenues and visible backlog. Structure can be flexible provided reporting is reliable and expectations are realistic. Keen to avoid disruption, with client servicing protected from day one. UK buyer seeking UK based targets. Target turnover band £1m to £3m.

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BW000224

Trade buyer

Business Services

Digital Marketing & Performance Agencies

£1m to £3m

Scotland

Funds agreed subject to deal

Trading group seeking a bolt on to strengthen coverage and deepen recurring income. Preference for digital marketing & performance agencies where customer concentration is modest and service quality is evidenced. Open to a straightforward deal with limited complexity and clear handover. Integration would be measured, with service continuity and staff retention prioritised. European buyer open to UK targets where management depth is proven. Target turnover band £1m to £3m.

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BW000225

Trade buyer

Financial, Insurance & Property

Wealth Management & IFA Firms

£3m to £5m

Scotland

Funds agreed subject to deal

Trading group seeking a bolt on to strengthen coverage and deepen recurring income. Target is wealth management & ifa firms with disciplined processes, strong retention and scalable administration. Open to a straightforward deal with limited complexity and clear handover. Looking for a practical transition with support from the seller where needed. UK buyer seeking UK based targets. Target turnover band £3m to £5m.

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BW000226

High net worth individual

Financial, Insurance & Property

Insurance Brokers

£3m to £5m

England – North

Funds agreed subject to deal

Investor backed acquisition group formed to secure a platform and build steadily over time. Target is insurance brokers with disciplined processes, strong retention and scalable administration. Succession driven sales are suitable, provided service continuity is protected. Looking for a practical transition with support from the seller where needed. UK buyer seeking UK based targets. Target turnover band £3m to £5m.

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BW000227

Trade buyer

Business Services

Facilities Management (Hard & Soft FM)

£1m to £3m

England – North

Funds agreed subject to deal

Established acquirer looking to buy a well run business that fits operationally rather than by headline growth. Seeking facilities management (hard & soft fm) with stable demand, predictable cash conversion and a capable second tier. Would consider modest deferred consideration linked to retention where appropriate. Integration would be measured, with service continuity and staff retention prioritised. UK buyer seeking UK based targets. Target turnover band £1m to £3m.

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BW000228

Trade buyer

Financial, Insurance & Property

Wealth Management & IFA Firms

£3m to £5m

England – South East

Funds in place

Buyer seeking a steady addition that can be integrated without disrupting customers or staff. Focus on wealth management & ifa firms with strong compliance culture, clean records and robust governance. Full acquisition preferred, but a majority deal can work where alignment is clear. Open to keeping leadership in place with a sensible handover plan. UK buyer seeking UK based targets. Target turnover band £3m to £5m.

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BW000229

Trade buyer

Business Services

Digital Marketing & Performance Agencies

£3m to £5m

England – Midlands

Funds in place

Acquirer focused on margin quality and service continuity, not quick wins. Interest in digital marketing & performance agencies with repeat work, renewals or contracted revenues and visible backlog. Succession driven sales are suitable, provided service continuity is protected. Keen to avoid disruption, with client servicing protected from day one. UK buyer seeking UK based targets. Target turnover band £3m to £5m.

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BW000230

Private equity

Business Services

Facilities Management (Hard & Soft FM)

£3m to £5m

England – Midlands

Funds in place

Private equity house with an active fund and prior UK acquisitions in similar service sectors. Preference for facilities management (hard & soft fm) where customer concentration is modest and service quality is evidenced. Would consider modest deferred consideration linked to retention where appropriate. Prepared to retain key managers and protect the culture where it underpins performance. UK buyer seeking UK based targets. Target turnover band £3m to £5m.

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BW000231

Trade buyer

Business Services

Recruitment & Staffing Firms

£3m to £5m

England – Midlands

Funds in place

Established acquirer looking to buy a well run business that fits operationally rather than by headline growth. Seeking recruitment & staffing firms with stable demand, predictable cash conversion and a capable second tier. Full acquisition preferred, but a majority deal can work where alignment is clear. Integration would be measured, with service continuity and staff retention prioritised. UK buyer seeking UK based targets. Target turnover band £3m to £5m.

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BW000232

Trade buyer

Financial, Insurance & Property

Mortgage & Commercial Finance Brokers

£3m to £5m

England – South East

Equity committed with debt available

Established acquirer looking to buy a well run business that fits operationally rather than by headline growth. Mortgage & Commercial Finance Brokers of interest where oversight is strong and remediation risk is limited. Open to a straightforward deal with limited complexity and clear handover. Looking for a practical transition with support from the seller where needed. UK buyer seeking UK based targets. Target turnover band £3m to £5m.

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BW000233

Trade buyer

Financial, Insurance & Property

Insurance Brokers

£3m to £5m

UK wide

Funds agreed subject to deal

UK services group aiming to broaden capability and reduce reliance on any one contract or client. Target is insurance brokers with disciplined processes, strong retention and scalable administration. Valuation discipline will be applied, with decisions driven by cash generation and retention. Looking for a practical transition with support from the seller where needed. UK buyer seeking UK based targets. Target turnover band £3m to £5m.

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BW000234

Private equity

Financial, Insurance & Property

Wealth Management & IFA Firms

£1m to £3m

Scotland

Funds agreed subject to deal

Fund in deployment phase seeking a resilient cash generative platform with integration headroom. Seeking wealth management & ifa firms with good regulatory standing and well documented client servicing. Structure can be flexible provided reporting is reliable and expectations are realistic. Would consider a phased integration where it protects client relationships. UK buyer seeking UK based targets. Target turnover band £1m to £3m.

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BW000235

High net worth individual

Financial, Insurance & Property

Accountancy & Tax Practices

£1m to £3m

Wales

Equity committed with debt available

Capital backed acquirer targeting a disciplined platform acquisition with sensible risk controls. Seeking accountancy & tax practices with good regulatory standing and well documented client servicing. Valuation discipline will be applied, with decisions driven by cash generation and retention. Looking for a practical transition with support from the seller where needed. UK buyer seeking UK based targets. Target turnover band £1m to £3m.

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BW000236

Private equity

Business Services

Digital Marketing & Performance Agencies

£1m to £3m

UK wide

Funds agreed subject to deal

Fund in deployment phase seeking a resilient cash generative platform with integration headroom. Target is digital marketing & performance agencies with sticky client relationships, low churn and dependable delivery capability. Would consider modest deferred consideration linked to retention where appropriate. Prepared to retain key managers and protect the culture where it underpins performance. UK buyer seeking UK based targets. Target turnover band £1m to £3m.

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BW000237

Trade buyer

Business Services

Health & Safety & Risk Consultancy

£1m to £3m

England – Midlands

Equity committed with debt available

Acquirer focused on margin quality and service continuity, not quick wins. Health & Safety & Risk Consultancy preferred where processes are embedded and the business is not overly founder dependent. Would consider modest deferred consideration linked to retention where appropriate. Integration would be measured, with service continuity and staff retention prioritised. UK buyer seeking UK based targets. Target turnover band £1m to £3m.

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BW000238

Trade buyer

Business Services

Telecoms & Unified Communications

£1m to £3m

Nationwide with regional focus

Funds agreed subject to deal

Established acquirer looking to buy a well run business that fits operationally rather than by headline growth. Telecoms & Unified Communications preferred where processes are embedded and the business is not overly founder dependent. Would consider modest deferred consideration linked to retention where appropriate. Would consider a phased integration where it protects client relationships. UK buyer seeking UK based targets. Target turnover band £1m to £3m.

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BW000239

Private equity

Business Services

Data, Analytics & Cyber Security Firms

£3m to £5m

UK wide

Funds agreed subject to deal

Private equity investor deploying capital from an active fund and seeking a defensible services platform. Looking for data, analytics & cyber security firms where management information is sound and operational KPIs are tracked. Open to a straightforward deal with limited complexity and clear handover. Prepared to retain key managers and protect the culture where it underpins performance. UK buyer seeking UK based targets. Target turnover band £3m to £5m.

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BW000240

Private equity

Financial, Insurance & Property

Accountancy & Tax Practices

£1m to £3m

Nationwide with regional focus

Funds agreed subject to deal

Private equity investor deploying capital from an active fund and seeking a defensible services platform. Focus on accountancy & tax practices with strong compliance culture, clean records and robust governance. Valuation discipline will be applied, with decisions driven by cash generation and retention. Would consider a phased integration where it protects client relationships. UK buyer seeking UK based targets. Target turnover band £1m to £3m.

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