Swan Corporate is pleased to present the information memorandum for a profitable, established commercial interior fit-out and refurbishment company based in Milton Keynes and serving the UK.

The company’s core activities are interior design, office and premises refurbishment, fit-outs and alterations. Established in 2005, our client operates a cash flow and profit-friendly business with minimal staffing overheads which relies on trusted suppliers and contractors to carry out work. The average order value across the business is £109,000 with a job gross margin of 25% and a pre-tax net margin of 9.8%.

High profits, low fixed costs

The shareholding directors in the business are responsible for the strategic and financial management of the business however they do this in close consultation with their staff.

There are 4 permanent members of staff other than the shareholding directors whose responsibilities encompass all aspects of trading except for making the final decision on strategic and financial issues. They all know the business very well however so they could be trained on this very quickly by a new owner.

All work is carried out by contractors – there are no salaried on-site staff. Most of the contractors our client works with have a 10yr+ supply relationship. Occasionally, new contractors are tested out and retained if they meet quality & pricing targets.

A cash-generative business poised for growth

The future under new ownership is exciting. Revamping the website and introducing a sales manager and team could easily be paid for from cash flow. The brand’s high standing in the industry lends itself to the addition of extra services like mezzanine floor planning, pallet racking and shelving systems.

In addition, the commercial property remodelling sector is expected to undergo a boom in coming years as companies seek to attract staff back to the office.

The company has positive cash flows meaning that the hiring of a head of sales, running marketing campaigns and purchasing leads from 3rd party sources can be paid for with normql trading.

Our client has chosen to focus exclusively on office fit-outs, refurbishments and alterations. While many of their competitors do the same, others offer a wider range of related services including but not limited to:

• Mezzanine flooring
• Office partitions
• Pallet racking
• Shelving systems
• Steel partitions
• Workplace equipment
• Warehouse solutions

Not only would a new owner have our client’s customers and prospects to approach with these services, but they could also sell more to them because they’d be approaching the market with our client’s strong brand name and reputation for quality.

Advancing your enquiry

The current owner is committed to working with a new owner to best ensure their chances of delivering long-term success following a smooth handover. Given the solid financials, high-profit margins and low fixed-cost base too, we expect interest in this company to be high. We invite you to get back in touch with us to begin discussions with the owner by contacting us at the details below.