Asset sale of an award-winning e-commerce supplier of coffee products

The company produces and supplies a wide range of coffee products created using ethically sourced beans from South America. The core products comprise wholebeans, grounds, single-origin roasts, blends, cold brews and compostable pods.

A SALSA-accredited roastery is utilised, and the business also adheres to two certification standards.

The company sells via B2B and D2C channels on an international basis, having secured regional wholesaler agreements and global distribution through a prominent e-commerce platform.

Our clients are now offering the business, including trademarks, future concepts and all products, for sale to facilitate the ongoing advancement of the brand.

Key Highlights

– Directors willing to remain in operational roles to work alongside the buyer, post-completion.

– Operates from large leasehold premises, though could be effectively relocated due to the e-commerce nature of the business.

– Primed to take advantage of the ever-growing cold brew and nitrogenated coffee markets, which are set to expand at CAGRs of 25.5% and 4.1%, respectively.

– Scope for growth through the introduction of a coffee shop franchise network, geographical expansion, and the implementation of other marketing strategies.

– An excellent acquisition for larger, similar businesses.

Financial Highlights

– YE22 turnover of £182k, demonstrating an uplift of 67% from YE20.

– Achieved an adjusted EBITDA of £49k in the same year.

– Shareholder funds showing year-on-year growth.

– Circa 20% of sales are currently generated by European and Australasian markets, presenting a key development potential.