Provision of Data Sampling Services to the Market Research Industry
Price:
Leasehold - £650,000
Business Type:
Corporate Businesses, Service Businesses
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 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 client’s 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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North Yorkshire
£ 750,000
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