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REF: 08269 Location: USA EBITDA: $1M – $25M USD Type: International or Domestic Reason: Growth Strategy


REF: 00185


Location: Far East / China EBITDA: $1M – $50M USD TYPE: 3PL, Pharma, High tech Reason: Vertical Growth


REF: 00218 Location: United Kingdom EBITDA: £300K - £5M Type: Airfreight or E-Fulfilment Reason: Development of Offerings


REF: 08285 Location: New York EBITDA: $300 - $2M USD Type: CHB, Airfreight, Ocean freight Reason: Growth


REF: 13429 Location: UK T/O: £150K – £3 Million Type: UK & European Road Freight Reason: Growth / Market Share


REF: 06434 Location: UK & Europe T/O: £1 Million Type: Sea / Air Freight, Fashion Reason: Bolt On Business / Growth


REF: 36842 Location: Far East / Japan T/O: £5 Million+ Type: Chemical Logistics / 3PL Reason: Vertical Growth


The growth can be attributed to a number of factors such as the level of public debt being lower compared to other economies, Commodity exports having risen for the past several years, and internal consumption is flourishing.


The Panama Canal project is due to complete in 2015 which will see further traffic moving through the region and on to the East Coast of North and South America and the Caribbean with shorter transit times.


Headford Strategic Growth are presently representing a company with a strong market share in the region. For more information about this opportunity please see acquisition reference: 08649.


acquisition opportunities Company REF: 08649


Freight Forwarder with offices in Asia and Latin America


• Well respected, long established freight forwarder trading for over 16 years


• 70% of revenue is contracted business • ASIA to LATAM specialist’s strong opportunity to build on Network / Routes


• Strong Management Team in place and to remain with new owner


• Company has no debt / loans or external shareholding


• Consistent profit year on year • Strong spread of clients with no single client exceeding 5% of Net Profit


• Warehouse and Land in Colon Free Zone Panama (Can exclude from deal)


• Employing over 420 staff across 52 offices.


• Strong relationship with major shipping lines (Tier 1)


Financial averages – • $110,000,000 Revenue • $7,300,000 Gross Profit • $10,000,000 Cash in Bank • $4,340,000 Net Profit


• Well established company trading since 1990


• Owner looking to retire • 15 offices – 400 staff • Growing business with good profit • Market leader for supplying the textiles & garment accessories


• Full range of freight service with FCL, LCL and AIR supported by client, co- loader and overseas partner


South American going for Growth


We are all aware of the economic growth China has experienced over the past 5 years resulting in it having some of the busiest ports in the world, but are we aware of the growth that the South American economies have been going through?


South America was the second fastest growing region with its ports increasing container traffic by over 17% second only to China and Hong Kong which saw an 18% rise.


This developing region has also seen a rise in Airfreight with a 3.9% year on year growth.


Company REF: 178709 South East, UK based Multimodal Freight Forwarder


• Well established after trading for 10 years


• Revenues 80% Air & Sea 20% Logistics & Distribution


• Specialists in E-Commerce • Strong trade links with both Asia & the USA


• 45,000 sq ft dedicated fulfilment centre • Low risk/diverse spread of clients - largest represents 18% of profit - majority only 1-2%


• Excellent Supply Chain Technology


Company REF: 147807 Asian Freight Forwarder (15 Offices – 400 Staff) for Sale


Buyer Mandate REF: 1429 Well established and leading USA owned freight forwarder and Domestic service provider


• Our client is looking to secure a NY, NJ, TX and CA as part of their 2014 growth strategy


• The ideal acquisitions will be business involved in the Customs House Brokerage sector or be IATA accredited


• Net profit of between $500,000 and $3M USD


• Management to remain or leave is both of interest


Buyer Mandate REF: 2760 Well established UK Freight Forwarder looking to expand their capacity and capabilities across a wider area of the UK


Preferred Criteria:-


• Domestic & international parcel delivery capabilities via a third party carrier


• Turnover £2 million - £10 million • Pre-tax net profit of 3%> • Deal structure subject to discussion regarding the exiting and remaining management team


• Ideally located in the Midlands


Company REF: 8958 Brazilian Freight Forwarder


• Presently ranked in the top 50 forwarders in Brazil


• State of the Art IT infrastructure and software in place


• 3 offices in group • 40 highly qualified staff • Owner willing to remain over transition period


• $1M (USD) EBITDA


Company REF: 1338 International Freight Forwarder based in the South East


• Well established and respected Freight Forwarder


• Specialise in Niche markets which have given good returns even during the recession


• Very profitable with excellent reserves • A1 credit rating with all the Agencies • An excellent spread of customers • Turnover - £4,000,000


Planning your exit strategy?


For a free initial conversation or meeting, please contact the below: Jack Lonnen, Senior M&A Advisor - UK & Europe James Hughes, Senior M&A Advisor - International


Phone: +44 (0)845 00 00 007 Email: jack@headfordgroup.com / james@headfordgroup.com Web: www.headfordgrowth.com


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