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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


Make hay whilst the sun shines...


With the economy gearing up for at least another 5 years of growth company owners planning their exit strategy have never been in a better position.


The current feel good factor in the globes forwarding community is driving multiples back up again. Most buyers will insist that the seller works to a minimum of a 24 month earn out period but with most freight forwarding companies currently their sales are increasing during earn out periods.


This is not only due to the extra care clients get from the new company owners in order to protect the good will but also the current strength of the global economy.


In terms of an average, Headford’s clients have enjoyed an 18% increase in sales during earn out periods during the past 24 months. The great thing about this is that it increases the second part of the seller’s payment schedule and allows them to benefit from growth whilst selling. The Headford Group has an active Freight Forwarding Company database of over 500 Buyers. If you combine the demand with the current economy there is absolutely no doubt that now is a good time to plan your exit strategy.


If you are planning your exit strategy within the next five years and would like to talk to one of our M & A advisors please contact one of the team on the number below.


acquisition opportunities


Company REF: 151403 USA Based Global Project Cargo Handler & Freight Forwarder


• Specialist in Project/Cargo Management, ocean transportation and warehouse & distribution management.


• Contains a very well established freight operation, in business for 28 years


• Global Operation, 13 office locations • Consistently profitable with net profit margin of 9.6%


• Rapidly increasing growth year on year and expected 2015 gross revenue of $40 million


• Key Financials: Turnover: $27.24m, Gross Profit: $9.68m, Net Profit: $2.61m, Assets $19.60m


Company REF: 08958 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: 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: 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 • Employing over 420 staff across 52 offices Very profitable with excellent reserves


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


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


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


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


• 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


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


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.headfordgroup.com


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