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Scrap metal recycling

Reference
S11460
Turnover
£10m to £25m
Sector(s)
Business services, Mining & quarrying
Region(s)
Yorkshire and the Humber
Added
18 March 2024

Business description

With an impressive 70 year track record of industry experience, the Company caters to both trade customers and the general public.
Holding essential licenses, including a Waste Disposal Licence, a Scrap Metal Dealers Licence, and classification as a "carrier dealer – upper tier," The Company adheres to the highest standards of compliance and regulatory requirements.


Capabilities
The Company offers the following services:
•Buying and selling of recycled metal materials
•Provider of skips
•Waste removal services of dry warehouse waste


Location & operations
Based in the North of England and operates locally – with an already well established client base.
Operations are undertaken from two facilities where all employees work.

Financials
With a turnover of c.£9.9m in FY24 which is expected to continue to grow in FY25. Historical results have shown that the Company has a healthy turnover and profits, and this has picked back up strongly in recent years with a growing level of tonnage being put through the Company.

Financials

Turnover (£'000) Adjusted EBITDA (£'000)
2022 (Actual) 9,253 534
2023 (Actual) 10,656 1,001
2024 (Actual) 9,874 692

Opportunities

  •  Leverage the established reputation of the Company through widening/refreshing of marketing activities
  • Utilise the additional capacity of the waste licence that is currently unused
  • Enter complimentary markets
  • Chart a new course for the business with the support of existing employees to achieve key business outcomes

Prospective purchasers

  • An existing business owner in the metal recycling sector who is looking to expand their portfolio
  • An international buyer looking to set up or expand their UK presence 
  • A trade buyer in a complimentary sector who is looking to expand their portfolio of services
  • A private investor who is seeking a profitable business to invest in

Reason for sale

The Vendors have now reached a stage where they are looking to retire and pursue other interests outside the Company and are happy to offer an extended handover period to any acquirer to ensure that the heritage, legacy, and quality of the business are preserved.

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