Hilco is delighted to offer for sale the business and assets of a South-East based craft beer importer, brand builder and distributor with a strong reputation in the market and significant growth potential. The business offers an excellent opportunity, either as a standalone company, or as a bolt on to an established operator in the sector.
The salient details on the business are as follows:
Established in 2003, and now one of the leading distributors in the market
Distributing a range of UK craft beers and beers imported from mainland Europe
Trading from a fully equipped leasehold premises in South-East England, delivering direct throughout England
Client base including major supermarkets, national and independent hospitality and independent businesses
Skilled workforce of 18 employees in operations, sales and procurement
Customer and supplier database
Turnover year end March 2024 c. £5.6m pa
Gross profit margin year end March 2024 20.07%
Business Assets
Extensive Client Base – the existing client base and associated supply contracts and order book
Intellectual Property Assets – the established brand name, copyright in the website content, customer/supplier databases and social media accounts
Warehouse & Office Equipment – the fully equipped leasehold warehouse including racking, vehicles and IT equipment
Stock – The existing inventory with a cost price of c. £250k
Goodwill – the valuable goodwill attaching to the business
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 apercival@hilcoglobaladvisors.co.uk
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’s full Terms and Conditions apply. Hilco acts as agent for the Vendor who offers for sale only such right, title and interest the Company possesses in the assets.
