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THE OPPORTUNITY
An exciting opportunity to acquire a long-established and highly regarded UK aromatherapy e-commerce business, with approximately 30 years’ trading history.
The business specialises in essential oils, carrier oils, aromatherapy products, skincare, flower remedies, educational materials and bespoke student kits.
The majority of revenue is derived from B2B sales approx 90%). B2C sales are seen as a significant area for future growth with the right marketing strategy.
An established reputation has been developed within the aromatherapy and complementary wellness sector and the business benefits from an established and loyal customer base and product range.
The business is profitable, readily relocatable and currently requires only limited owner involvement, making it potentially attractive to an existing health, beauty, wellness or natural-products business seeking a complementary acquisition, as well as to an owner/operator.
PRODUCTS & SERVICES
Product range includes:
PREMISES
The premises currently occupied by the business are not included in the sale. The purchaser is expected to relocate the business to suitable premises of approximately 2,000–2,500 sq ft.
The operation is relatively straightforward to relocate, with portable telecommunications and production/packing equipment.
MANAGEMENT & STAFF
The owner currently spends approximately 10 hours per week working on general direction of the business.
Current staffing comprises:
FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Turnover in excess of £500k per annum
Gross Profit Margin 54%
Adjusted EBIT – latest 3 years £100,000 p.a.
Stock £75,000
Debtors £70,000
Cash £60,000
Trade creditors £20,000
VAT £8,000
Net assets excluding cash c.£100,000
The above figures are provided for indicative purposes and remain subject to detailed due diligence and verification against the recently finalised accounts.
There is scope to normalise the cost base following acquisition, including certain family remuneration, vehicle costs and rent currently charged by the owner’s property company.
GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES
The business offers several readily identifiable opportunities for development:
Subject to purchaser fit, there may also be an opportunity to package a homeopathic book company into the transaction.
Further information will be made available to suitably qualified interested parties following execution of an appropriate confidentiality agreement
Established business – Approximately 30 years’ trading history and a strong reputation within its specialist market.
Consistent profitability – Adjusted EBIT of approximately £100,000 per annum for each of the last three years.
Low owner dependency – The current owner spends approximately 10 hours per week overseeing the business.
Relocatable – The business does not depend upon its current premises and can be relocated.
Established team – A small team covers office administration, production and invoicing.
Portable infrastructure – The IP telephone system and production equipment can readily be relocated.
Growth potential – There are several avenues available to grow the business.
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