Stephensons provides a single source of advice and assistance. Unlike many solicitors, we take a very proactive approach in this area, making business happen by introducing opportunities to our clients in a true partnership fashion.
Commercial property
We are able to offer an end-to-end commercial property service. From finding the opportunity and acquiring it; from planning to construction and fitting out; from financing the project to disposing of the property for investment purposes. Further information
Company acquisitions & restructuring
Working with clients and their other professionaladvisers every step of the way, we advise on the most effective ways of achieving your commercial objectives. We often manage transactions from initial evaluation of the business opportunity through negotiations to completion, including advising on funding arrangements. Further information
The tables below contain brief details of opportunities we have been made aware of over the last month:
Businesses for sale...
| Business type | In brief | Location |
| Opportunity to Acquire: Recruitment Company | Recruitment company established for over 19 years with a first class reputation in the industry. Annual turnover to 31 March 2009 of circa £3.1 million with anticipated turnover to 31 March 2010 of £2.5 million generating a gross profit margin of circa 18%. | Lancashire |
| Opportunity to Acquire: Bakery Company | Bakery company based in the South West. Turnover - £2m p.a. Gross Profit % = 26%. 46 Employees. | South West |
| Opportunity to Acquire: Scaffolding Contractor | Well-established and historically very profitable business. Excellent reputation within the sector. Anticipated Net Asset at completion of circa £3.2m. | North West |
| Opportunity to Acquire: Recruitment Company | Turnover of £1.2 million with underlying profits of £50,000. Company supplies 90% temporary and 10% permanent employees. Specialising in white collar. | North West |
Businesses / Property sought...
| Business / Property type | In brief | Location |
| Freehold or long term lease | Size: Approximately 900 - 1000 square feet. Price: No more than £195,000 plus VAT. | Cheadle, Cheadle Hulme, Handforth and Stockport area |
| Manned Security | Turnover between £1.5 million and £4 million, multi-disciplined businesses will be considered but must include CCTV monitoring. | North West, North East, West Midlands |
