Advanced Engineering Company

Offers Invited

Hilco are pleased to offer the opportunity to acquire the business and assets/shares of a globally recognised company involved in the manufacture, licensing and supply of graphene and other advanced materials, on behalf of our Client.

Business Highlights

  • IP-led engineering company with over 100 patents covering the manufacture and application of advanced materials including graphene.
  • Accomplished leadership team with substantial experience delivering across the global construction, energy, and electronics industries.
  • First company globally to pass The Graphene Council’s rigorous Verified Graphene Producer program.
  • Focused on a licensing-driven model, with patents licensed to industry leading companies.
  • Manufacturing capability for both testing and supply purposes, with numerous UK and EU distribution agreements already in place.
  • Strong relationships with UK academic institutes including the University of Cambridge, the University of Manchester, WMG and Ulster University.
  • A large network of academic and industry partners across the EU and in South Korea.

Available Assets

  • Pipeline of future commercial opportunities stands at £2.1 million.
  • All proprietary rights, including patents and trademarks, will be transferred to the purchaser.
  • The purchase of shares would be subject to the Takeover Code for listed companies.
  • Shares in two subsidiary companies (a Spanish manufacturer of energy storage devices, and a UK company supporting the oil and gas industry) will also be transferred to the purchaser.
  • The Spanish subsidiary has recently received a substantial investment from the Spanish government to support ongoing projects.

Sale Process and Further Information

Completion is anticipated for early to mid-September 2025.

  • We reserve the right to close the bidding early or extend the deadline, without liability or advance notice.

Terms and Conditions

Hilco is acting as exclusive agent to the Client and Company in connection with the proposed sale of some or all of the Company’s business and assets.

All sales are made strictly on an “as seen, where lying” basis. Only such right, title and interest (if any) as the Company may have in the assets will be transferred to a purchaser. No warranties, guarantees, or representations (express or implied) are provided by the Client, Company or Hilco in respect of the assets or any information supplied. All parties must rely on their own enquiries and due diligence. Any information provided is for convenience only and has not been independently verified.

All offers are subject to the addition of VAT at the prevailing rate, where applicable. A non-refundable deposit equal to 20% of the agreed purchase price must be paid by the successful purchaser within 48 hours of offer acceptance. Payment of the deposit grants the purchaser the exclusive right to proceed with the acquisition of the relevant assets for a limited period and on the terms agreed.

Legal completion must occur within five (5) business days of offer acceptance, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Client, Company and Hilco. Failure to complete within this period may result in forfeiture of the deposit and termination of the transaction.

Hilco’s full Terms and Conditions apply.

Contacts

Ricky Landa

Senior Analyst

London Office

+44 7394 802809

rlanda@hilcoglobaladvisors.co.uk

Alexander Muir

Associate Director

Manchester Office

+44 (0) 7593 562917

amuir@hilcoglobaladvisors.co.uk