Profitable and established manned and electronic security companies

Our client sells electronic security equipment and manned security services primarily to commercial clients in Norfolk, Suffolk and the East of England.

Highlights

• Two businesses for sale – can be bought separately or as a pair.
• Average 8.83% net profit margin in last 3 FY
• Gross margin up from 36.25% to 41.34% in three financial years
• Well-spread risk with top 10 clients accounting for 33% of revenues
• Business not owner dependent
• Experienced management team handle daily business
• Only one-stop security service in the local area
• Big brand customers, many of which have been with our client for years
• Strong cash balances across the companies freeing up capital for new owner expansion opportunities
• One of a handful of security firms with a live, in-house manned monitoring function.
• SSAIB registered and ISO 14001/9001
• Locally, strong reputation and high level of B2B brand

History

Operating for nearly 20 years, our clients’ businesses turn over in excess of £1m jointly. One company sells and installs electronic equipment and the other manned services. Averaging a combined 8.83% net margin over the last 3 years, the company is now in a time of transition. The current owner, upon whom the business is not dependent, has trained a management team to assume nearly all responsibilities meaning that the company can be run in his absence.

Products and services

Our client offers a complete range of security services, primarily to businesses in their East of England catchment area. They offer advanced CCTV systems, building entry system, fire and burglar alarms, as well as on-site security personnel for events.

They also have their own in-house video monitoring centre, which is operational during weekends and evenings. Subscribers pay monthly to have their premises remotely monitored by our client.

The company is also diversifying by adding new services like specialised tagging systems for retail and water-mist fire extinguishers.

Enquire

For growth-minded acquirers, the opportunities here are significant. The company achieves its turnover without marketing and it has no sales rep. It achieves its high turnover because of the quality of its work and its local reputation. We outline various strategies in the information memorandum a new owner could action quickly to drive new leads and revenue.

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