Established businesses. Sensible transactions.
Jetland acquires established UK companies with a real trading history, proper customers and people who know what they are doing. The criteria below describe the businesses we look at most often.
What we look for
Size
Usually £1m–£10m+ turnover.
Profitability
Normally profitable, with an established trading history.
Ownership
Privately owned UK businesses.
Sectors
We are particularly interested in established businesses operating in areas such as:
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Industrial products and services
- Specialist distribution
- Compliance and testing
- Facilities and technical services
- B2B services
We will consider businesses outside these areas where the fundamentals are strong.
The situations we most often see
Owners approach Jetland for a range of practical reasons. Any of the following is a normal starting point for a conversation.
- Retirement
- Succession
- Reducing day-to-day involvement
- Shareholder change
- Previous sale process not completed
What we are less interested in
We are generally less suited to businesses that aren't B2B, early-stage businesses, speculative ventures, pre-profit companies and businesses whose value depends almost entirely on the continued involvement of one individual.
If you are not certain whether the business fits, a short telephone call will usually settle it. These are guidelines rather than rigid rules, and we would rather tell you quickly than leave you wondering.
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David Landsberg
Managing Partner, Jetland LLP