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Project Skyline

Acquisition Opportunity

Privately owned Company recognised nationally as a leading roofing contractor. With an established reputation based on trust, quality, professionalism, and skill, it delivers high-quality roofing services to clients in both residential and commercial sectors, including:

  • Universities and schools
  • Power stations
  • Defence infrastructure
  • Social housing
  • Churches and listed buildings
  • Commercial and industrial
  • New build residential and refurbishments
  • Healthcare

Incorporated in 2008, the privately-owned Company has over fifty staff members with over twenty five years of experience. Whilst the business is small enough to remain flexible and adaptable, it can act as Principal Contractor, managing and coordinating other trades within its supply chain to meet the client’s needs to exacting safety and quality standards.

The Company have extensive experience in undertaking all roofing works collaboratively, working alongside all stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of each project. In addition, they proactively identify, assess, plan, and manage all risks and provide clear communication paths with as many of the wider stakeholder community as possible to foster good relationships.

The Company specialises in flat and pitched roofing systems, offering a wide range of roofing solutions, including:

  • Green roofs
  • Cold applied waterproofing
  • Single ply roofing
  • Built-up felt roofing

The last four years have seen total sales of £45,902,517 with a total combined non-adjusted EBITDA of £3,983,076.

The next four years’ total sales are forecast at £71,137,628 with a non-adjusted EBITDA of £5,551,344.

Sales for 2023 are forecasted at £16,504,772, which is a 26% growth from 2022 this has been forecast using partial management accounts to December 2022 and taking into account the following:

  • Strong order value and running projects valued at £6.5M
  • CIF funding education projects valued at £3.5-4M
  • Private sector projects valued at £2-3M
  • New build projects valued at £2-3M
  • Small works valued at £500k-£1M

If a competitor were to acquire Project Skyline, there could be several benefits and opportunities for the future, including:

  • Increased Market Share: The acquisition would allow a competitor to increase its market share by incorporating the existing customer base and brand reputation of Project Skyline
  • Diversification of Service Offerings: Project Skyline has a strong reputation for providing high-quality roofing services. By acquiring this Company, a competitor could diversify its service offerings and add a new area of expertise to its business
  • Geographic Expansion: Project Skyline is based in Cambridge, UK, which could provide a strategic entry point into the regional roofing market for a competitor who is looking to expand geographically
  • Access to Skilled Professionals: The acquisition would also provide access to the skilled professionals at Project Skyline, who have years of experience in the industry. This could strengthen the workforce of the acquiring Company and improve its overall capabilities
  • Synergy and Cost Savings: By acquiring Project Skyline, a competitor could achieve synergies and cost savings by consolidating operations, sharing resources, and reducing redundancies. This could lead to increased efficiency and profitability for the combined Company.
  • The Company has a strong forward order book, which would make a significant asset contribution to any buyer

 

Please email Olivia at olivia@achieve-corporation.com to received a full Information Memorandum on this opportunity

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Project Marine

Acquisition Opportunity

Project Marine – North East Based Civil Engineering Construction Company

Renowned and multi-award-winning North East Based Civil Engineering construction company with an impressive reputation for undertaking technically demanding contracts in harsh and challenging environments.

The Company specialises in delivering top-tier civil engineering construction and design and build contracts specifically tailored to the marine environment.

With a rich portfolio of successful projects, the Company  has solidified its position as a leading provider of various services, including but not limited to:

 

  • River & coastal works
  • Jetty, quayside and sea wall repairs
  • Reinforced concrete structures
  • Timber demolition & reconstruction
  • Steel piling
  • Flood defences
  • Bridges and non-marine structures

 

The Company exhibits versatility by managing contracts ranging from £5,000 to £20 Million, demonstrating its capacity to handle projects of varying scopes and complexities.

The last four years have seen total sales of £39,090,976 with a total combined non-adjusted EBITDA of £3,375,533.

The next four years’ total sales are forecast at £71,360,322 with a non-adjusted EBITDA of £8,841,102.

The Company holds multiple accreditations, including Achilles, CHAS Advanced, Constructionline Gold, and Acclaim, and is registered with Safety Schemes In Procurement (SSIP).

To meet the latest ISO standards, it operates an Integrated Management System (IMS) and its IMS, encompassing ISO9001:2015, ISO14001:2015, and ISO45001:2018, has received UKAS accreditation from URS.

Future Benefits & Opportunities of Acquiring this North East-Based Civil Engineering Company

  • Diversification of Services: The acquisition of Project Marine can enable the acquiring Company to diversify its service offerings by gaining access to specialised expertise in marine environments and civil engineering projects. This diversification can expand the acquiring Company’s capabilities and appeal to a broader range of clients and industries.
  • Geographic Expansion: If the acquiring Company operates in different regions or countries, acquiring Project Marine can provide a strategic entry into new geographic markets.
  • Increased Market Share: Acquiring Project Marine can lead to increased market share in civil engineering, especially in marine and water-related projects. This enhanced market share can position the acquiring Company as a significant player in the industry and provide a competitive advantage over competitors.
  • Access to Established Client Base: Project Marine’s long-term successful relationships with various clients and delivery partners can be valuable for the acquiring Company. The acquisition can provide access to a loyal and established client base, fostering potential cross-selling opportunities for the acquiring Company’s existing services.

To receive a full Information Memorandum on this opportunity please contact Olivia Hughes at olivia@achieve-corporation.com

 

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Project Deneb

Acquisition Targets – Multi-Sector – Subject to KPI

We are currently working on several ‘live’ briefs for our Client.

They are looking to add to the twelve companies that currently make up their Group and are now benchmarking potential targets for their next phase of planned growth.

Timescales from initial contact to completing in full on deals have been as quick as four weeks, but an average timeframe is four months.

They aim to complete acquisitions before the end of October 2023, have the experience and expertise to support and grow business, can supply evidence of companies they have already acquired and provide proof of funds. Their acquisitions brief focuses on the following:

  • Loss of income and trading profits due to Covid 19 to be added back to the financial accounts
  • Building a group of companies to gain a competitive edge
  • Future profits as a basis for valuation and return on investment
  • Flexible deal structure and handover period to meet your needs
  • Protecting the skills and goodwill that you already have in place

Our role is to identify companies’ suitability based on their brief, protect the confidentiality of both parties, enter first-stage negotiations, and assist their internal acquisitions team in achieving a successful completion.

Contact Olivia@achieve-corporation.com for further details.

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Project Saturn

Civil Engineering and Construction Companies Wanted.

We are working with several companies within the Civil Engineering and Construction sector and are looking to make several acquisitions before the end of October 2023.

To ensure impartiality in all acquisitions that the companies wish to pursue, the boards of each company have adopted a best practice format to score and project manage their acquisitions.

This approach ensures that all potential target companies are benchmarked against each acquiring company’s acquisition strategy, and the entire Board’s collective decision is taken on which acquisitions to pursue.

Non-Disclosure Agreements protect all parties, and a complete project brief is signed off by all parties who enter discussions.

The senior Board for each company have agreed to meet every 30 days to formulate offers and ‘sign off’ on all target companies that match their acquisition briefs.

If you feel your business would be valuable to Our Clients, please contact Simon Ashcroft at Simon@achieve-corporation.com.

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Project Mercury

Overseas Company seeks to secure a foothold in the UK market within the specialist and general engineering sector.

The Company is seeking to add four bolt-on additions to its current portfolio before the end of September 2023.

With a billion-dollar turnover, the Company is asset and cash-rich. It has a proven methodology for its acquisitions enabling it to complete deals and due diligence in the minimum time frame.

The Company is looking for several smaller businesses with a turnover of circa £5 Million that can be grouped together to take advantage of the many projects and contracts that the Parent Company needs to fulfil.

The Company is flexible in its approach to acquisitions and will support cash sales, MBO and MBIs.

If You Feel Your Business Would Be of Value to Our Clients, please contact our Senior Partner, Mark Roberts, at mark@achieve-corporation.com.

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SaaS – Software as a Service Provider

Client – SaaS – Software as a Service Provider

Instruction – Shareholders wishing to leverage their solution to the financial markets by merging into a large PLC

Role – Conduct confidential auction as sell-side advisor

Result – Project managed the auction process and managed the sale to Completion. 12 sealed bids. All final bids made at full enterprise value with 100% cash on Completion, on a cash and debt-free basis

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UK Industrial Cleaning and Food Hygiene Services

Client – Partners in Hygiene Ltd – UK Industrial Cleaning and Food Hygiene Services.

Instruction – Disposal of business to trade or non-trade buyer.

Role – Review market opportunities, benchmark possible share price, and source buyers based on management culture and ethos. Generate sealed bids. Assist German-based buyer in their UK division’s first acquisition. Manage through to Completion.

Result – Successful sale of Company to a non-trade buyer – Leadec Group. 20,000 employees, 300 locations and sales of 900 million euros.

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Specialist In Worldwide Distribution Of High-Quality Steels

Client – Masteel Ltd – Specialist In Worldwide Distribution Of High-Quality Steels. £20 Million Turnover

Instruction – Conduct trade sale of the business with a focus on matching culture and ethos of the incoming buyer to existing management

Role – Project managed auction process and handled the sale to completion

Result –Successful share sale. Existing shareholder exiting the business six months post-completion. Headhunted new financial controller for the Company on behalf of the new Owner

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Flutter shares jump 14 per cent on £11bn merger with Stars Group to create one of the world’s largest gambling firms

Flutter Entertainment and Nasdaq- and Toronto-listed Stars Group said today they were merging in a deal that will create one of the world’s largest gambling businesses.

Shareholders in Flutter, formerly known as Paddy Power Betfair, will own approximately 54.6 per cent of the new company with Stars shareholders owning approximately 45.3 per cent of the combined group.

The combined revenue of the two businesses in 2018 was £3.8bn and their combined market capitalisation is £11bn, enough to make it one of the world’s largest online betting and gaming operators globally.

The new business will be based in Dublin, with a premium listing on the London Stock Exchange and a secondary listing on Euronext Dublin.

Flutter shares jumped nearly 14 per cent this morning to 8,700p.

News of the deal also boosted other gambling stocks, with William Hill up 3.65 per cent, 888 Holdings up 1.8 per cent and GVC Holdings up nearly one per cent.

 

The two businesses said the merger would help the combined group crack the US market which is liberalising its gambling rules.

The pair said the deal would create value for shareholders with pre-tax cost-synergies of £140m per annum along with lower finance costs.

Flutter chief executive Peter Jackson will be chief executive of the combined group with Flutter chair Gary McGann taking the role of chair.

Flutter has entered into third-party deals in the US with Fox Sports, Fastball Holdings and Boyd Interactive Gaming conditional on the merger going ahead.

 

Read More – www.cityam.com

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Debenhams on the brink as it rejects £150m Mike Ashley rescue deal

Debenhams is on the brink of falling into the hands of its lenders in a move that will wipe out shareholders after the company and its financial backers rejected a £150m cash injection from Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct.

A pre-pack administration deal is expected to be announced on Tuesday morning that would affect Debenhams’ holding company only, meaning its 165 stores would continue to trade. However, shareholders’ stakes will be rendered worthless, including Sports Direct’s near 30% stake, which cost about £150m to build up.

The retailer’s banks and bondholders also want Debenhams to close about 50 stores via an insolvency process known as a company voluntary arrangement, which is likely to follow within weeks. Landlords will hold a vote on whether to approve the deal, expected to involve stores closing after Christmas and putting thousands of jobs at risk.

Sports Direct said Debenhams had turned down its offer of a £150m rescue package, in the form of a fully underwritten rights issue, in a deal it hoped would keep the company in the hands of shareholders. In a stock market announcement on Monday afternoon after that deal was rejected, Ashley’s retail group said it was still considering making a fully funded takeover bid instead, but no offer had emerged by a 5pm deadline.

With the deadline missed, the most likely outcome for the chain, which has 165 stores and employs 25,000 people, is that lenders will take control of Debenhams. They have lined up administrators to organise a pre-arranged deal under which Debenhams’ listed holding company will go into administration. The group’s operating companies, which run its stores, will then be sold to a new entity controlled by the lenders in return for reducing the group’s £640m debt pile.

 

Read More – www.theguardian.com