INDUSTRYProperty Lakehouse is a publically-listed construction and facilities management group, overseeing a number of subsidiary businesses and employing more than 2,000 workers throughout the UK. With an aggressive growth strategy in place, Lakehouse was looking to further expand its business and to strengthen its presence in certain regions within the UK. The Group contacted Avondale…
INDUSTRYEnergy Meter Provida (MPL) was the leading independent distributor of utility gas meters in the UK, boasting an annual turnover of £25m and operating profits of £4m. MPL had been growing rapidly under the guidance of its parent company, Fusion Group, doubling in size during the preceding three years. The Group’s owners were looking to…
INDUSTRYRetail & Wholesale Furnishings Based in the North of England, Modern Rugs was one of the UK’s leading retailers of rugs, offering an extensive selection of over 10,000 designs. Modern Rugs was founded by entrepreneur Ben Dale, whose parents ran a successful business selling carpets. Through hard work and the help of his family’s industry…
INDUSTRYTraining Established more than two decades ago, The Centre for Strategy and Communication was a leading provider of business training courses throughout the UK. The owner of The Centre, Jan Burnell, was looking to exit the business in order to retire and find time to focus on other personal commitments. The company had previously attracted…
INDUSTRYVeterinary Services North Downs Specialist Referrals (NDSR) was a leading multidiscipline veterinary referral hospital, and one of the largest of its kind in the UK and Europe. The directors of NDSR were looking to take advantage of the centre’s growing international reputation and to sell the practice for a high price. However, the specialist nature…
INDUSTRYTraining & Recruitment Established for more than 16 years, Tudor Personnel was a recruitment agency placing technical personnel on short and long-term contracts in the oil and gas sector. The vendor built the business from start-up to an annual turnover in excess of £20m, with a workforce of over 200. Avondale were instructed to market…
INDUSTRYRecruitment Incorporated in 2014, Jobact Petrochem Ltd was a Surrey-based recruitment consultancy specialising in the provision of engineers and designers, primarily to the petrochemical, oil and gas industries. After 20 years of trading and reaching a £16m turnover, the owner decided to start the sale process to enable him to retire. Following initial discussions with…
INDUSTRYFood & Drink Yapp Brothers is widely recognised as one of the UK’s leading French and regional wine importers. An award-winning importer of high-end French and regional wine. The company was rated top ten online wine merchants in the UK’ by The Independent. Based in Wiltshire, the company’s operation includes an online retail service and…
INDUSTRYTechnology, Media & Telecoms Established in 1983, Gateway Computing was a provider of electronic document management systems for the UK health sector. The company’s software suite was designed specifically for the NHS. Having worked closely with the NHS for many years, the owners of Gateway Computing felt that the time was right to seek a…
INDUSTRYCare & Nursing Northampton-based Delos Community Ltd. was a leading service provider providing support and care services to individuals with learning difficulties in the East Midlands. Having reached retirement age, Delos Community’s majority shareholder, Jeanne Steinhardt, was looking to exit the business. She was introduced to Avondale at the firm’s ‘Buying and Selling Private Companies’…
