Long-Established UK-Based Furniture Business

Project Furnish

Hilco is pleased to offer for sale the business and assets of a long-established UK-based furniture business initially established in 1948, with over 30 years of trading history under current management, servicing a blue chip client base across various sectors including hospitality and cruise ships. Operating from its own manufacturing facility with an in-house design team and London showroom, the business supports its end-to-end production and delivery capability.

Despite recent financial challenges, the business offers a compelling opportunity for a buyer to acquire an established brand with significant market presence, operational infrastructure, and clear potential for turnaround under new ownership.

Business Highlights

  • Strong brand and reputation within its sector, known for producing high quality products
  • End-to-end vertical integration from timber to showroom
  • In-house design led by industry recognised creatives
  • Sustainable manufacturing embedded in daily operations
  • Recognised collections and certifications reinforce brand prestige
  • London-based showroom enhancing visibility and client access
  • Numerous accolades including multiple Design Guild Mark awards and Environment Best Practice Award

Key Investment Features

  • Consistent turnover of c.£3m-£4m p.a.
  • Employs 48 staff across production, design, logistics, and commercial functions
  • Healthy forward order book, projecting T/O of £3.2m over the next 12 months

Financial Summary

Y/E Jun 2022
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Y/E Jun 2023
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Y/E Jun 2024
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Y/E June 2025
Management Accounts
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Turnover £3,325 £3,346 £2,897 £3,651
EBITDA £148 £(49) £(287) £(44)
Operating Profit/Loss £66 £(130) £(365) £(127)

 

Sale Process and Further Information

On receipt of a signed non-disclosure agreement (NDA) access will be provided to a virtual data room housing additional information. To access the NDA please click the link, sign and return via email to [email protected].

Terms and Conditions

No warranties, express or implied, are provided in relation to any information or statements made in connection to this opportunity. The information contained herein, and within the project dataroom, has not been verified by Hilco and prospective purchasers must undertake their own due diligence to satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of all such information and any statements made. Hilco acts as agent for the Vendor who offers for sale only such right, title and interest the Company possesses in the assets.

Hilco’s full Terms and Conditions apply.

Contacts

Myles Hall

Analyst

London Office

+44 (0) 7513 830357

[email protected]

Tim Salter MRICS FAAV

Director

Southampton Office

+44 (0) 7513 830397

[email protected]

Nick Hughes MRICS

Senior Director

London Office

+44 (0) 7979 541238

[email protected]