Established, Profitable, Relocatable UK Horse Transport Business For Sale

Description

Main activity: horse transport

Location: Essex

Service coverage: UK and international

Period under current ownership: approximately nine to 10 years

Essex ranking claimed by seller: largest in its category

Profitability: reported as profitable by the owner

Transport services

• Private horse transport
• Competition horse transport
• Sales horse transport
• Veterinary referrals
• Yard relocations
• Emergency horse transport
• International journeys

Customers

• Private horse owners
• Equestrian yards
• Veterinary practices
• Horse dealers
• Equestrian professionals

Repeat customers: established

Referral enquiries: regular

Operator licence

International Operator’s Licence: in place

Transport coverage under the current operation:

• UK journeys
• International journeys

Assets available with the sale

• Vehicle and lorry assets
• Horseboxes
• Horse transport equipment
• Relevant vehicle number plates where applicable
• Established operating systems
• Booking systems

Final asset package: subject to agreement

Brand and digital assets

• Established business name
• Business goodwill
• Website
• Social media accounts
• Customer database
• Business contact lists
• Marketing materials
• Business telephone numbers
• Branding assets
• Associated trading names

Asset value and package options

Previous estimated asset value: approximately £250,000

Valuation basis: dependent on the vehicles and equipment included

Package options:

• Greater number of horseboxes
• Reduced number of horseboxes
• Alternative asset combination agreed with the buyer

Development options

• Add further drivers
• Increase marketing activity
• Expand the vehicle fleet
• Develop subcontracted routes
• Increase international transport work
• Build partnerships with veterinary practices
• Develop relationships with equestrian yards
• Add further horsebox services
• Expand horsebox procurement, preparation and sales

Operator profiles

• Existing horse transport operator
• Horsebox sales or manufacturing company
• Equestrian professional
• Transport or logistics operator
• Owner-operator

Previous sale process

Previous transaction: did not complete

Reason: change in the proposed buyer’s circumstances

Business performance: not stated as a factor

Handover and reason for sale

Handover support from the current owner: available if required

Owner’s next focus:

• Horsebox sales
• Other business ventures

Confidentiality

Detailed financial information: available to serious applicants

Full asset list: available following initial discussions

Confidentiality agreement: may be required

Sale terms

Asking basis: sensible offers considered

Price set after agreement on:

• Deal structure
• Assets included

BBX network:

• Part-payment may be accepted
• Terms agreed separately