Business description

Turner Butler are delighted to be appointed as sole selling agents for this exciting business opportunity.

This extremely well established business has been run using the daily expertise of its owner since 1966, growing an extremely wide variety of trees, conifers and other forms of hedging plants. The owner now wishes to retire, and has used the recent years to grow on more stock whilst choosing to sell less to his traditional wholesale customer base, although the business has always provided the usual direct ownership benefits. Therefore the owner has chosen to sell the business for a price which is deemed to be less than the value of the stock and assets alone, to facilitate a smooth uncomplicated sale.

By fully utilizing the business’ low overhead gearing the company has been successful over the years by providing his customers with an extremely wide selection of produce at attractive market prices.

The company operates from two rented sites totaling approximately 13 acres, and by pricing the business based on asset and stock value, the owner is giving the new owner a great opportunity for rapid return of investment.

A further benefit to the new owner is the current owner’s willingness to be retained, should the new owner wish, for a period of time (to be negotiated separately). This would help to provide a seamless transition between ownerships.

Please Note

The owner of the business has recently upgraded stocks once again, by purchasing a large amount of further produce at very keen prices and these stocks (with a potential sale value of up to £200,000) are to be included in the sale.

It is also worth pointing out that over the Winter months of 2009/ early 2010, a lot of large and maturing stock is now removable for sale, which could bring in a strong revenue stream to bolster return of investment (again, thought to have a sale value of up to £200,000)

Equipment:

The business owns and maintains an extensive inventory of machinery and tools etc. which are used in the daily operation of the business. This inventory includes the following:-

Office and Store
Computer
2 x Tractors
2 x Trailers
1 x Van
1 x Truck
Danish trolleys and Shelves
Pots, Trays and Canes
Compost
Hand Tools
Water Pipe

Plus! What is believed to be well over £400,000 of ever increasing stock value.

Customer Service:

The business has gained a good reputation for its wide variety of price sensitive products and the owner’s obvious terrific levels of generic experience.

Key Strengths:

The business has low overhead gearing which has always been complemented by the owners willingness to work however many hours necessary.

Financial Information:

The business is being offered for sale on a going concern basis, all financial discussions will take place directly between the vendor and all interested parties under the auspices of Turner Butler.

Property information

Property:

Leasehold

Lease terms:

Annual rent is circa £1,700 plus VAT.

Location:

The premises are two open field sites totalling what is believed to be circa 13 acres. The sites are subject to a rental agreement with a local land owner. This agreement is long standing and not thought to be an issue with change of ownership. Annual rent is circa £1,700 plus VAT.

Other information

Expansion potential:

The business could easily be grown by increasing market awareness for its products.

Competition / Market:

The business, being focussed on the wholesale market and traditionally managed, has not undertaken any conventional advertising and marketing. This could well be seen as an opportunity by the new owner.

Support & training:

Full support and any necessary training will be provided during handover as part of a successful sale package.

Reasons for selling:

This is a genuine retirement sale.

Trading hours:

As necessary, due to seasonal demand