Opportunity · TB-1209
Independent own-label food manufacturer, South West
Food and drink · Own-label production · South West
Business name withheld until information release is approved.
Business summary
A speciality food manufacturer producing chilled own-label lines for regional retailers and farm shops from a BRCGS-accredited site. The business is seeking a minority investor to fund a second production line.
Production covers chilled prepared lines under retailer own-label and a small branded range sold through independents. The site holds BRCGS certification and operates a single production line at close to capacity across five days. Own-label agreements are negotiated annually with volume commitments. The founder leads new product development, which is the principal source of listings growth.
Financial summary
Figures are as presented by the seller and reviewed by The Brokerage.
- Turnover band
- £1m–£2m
- Turnover
- £1,940,000
- EBITDA
- £241,000
- Adjusted EBITDA
- £288,000
- Guide price
- £1,450,000
- Price basis
- Enterprise value for a 30% shareholding
Three-year summary
2024 — turnover £1.94m, EBITDA £0.24m 2023 — turnover £1.71m, EBITDA £0.20m 2022 — turnover £1.49m, EBITDA £0.16m
Recurring / contracted revenue
54% under annual own-label supply agreements
Investment highlights
- BRCGS-accredited production site
- 54% of revenue under annual own-label supply agreements
- Consistent double-digit turnover growth for three years
- Established listings with regional retail groups
- New product development capability held in-house
Transaction
- Preferred transaction type
- Minority stake
- Reason for sale
- The founder is seeking growth capital through a minority investment rather than an exit.
- Owner post-sale intention
- The founder will continue to lead the business.
- Growth opportunities
- The existing line runs near capacity five days a week. A specified second line would roughly double output and open weekend running for seasonal demand.
Controlled information
Further information exists and is held back. Release follows an information request, and may require further approval and an NDA.
Business identity and trading address
Registered legal name, company number and full address.
Detailed financial information
Statutory accounts, management information and the adjustment narrative.
Customer concentration
Named customers, contract terms and revenue distribution.
Key staff and contracts
Management structure, key personnel and material agreements.
Supporting documents
Seller-supplied documentation released through the Deal Room.
Opportunity record
- Reference
- TB-1209
- Region
- South West
- Business type
- Private limited company
- Trading tenure
- 10–20 years
- Employees
- 26–50