- Reference
- E002130
- Status
- Completed
- Jurisdiction
- United Kingdom
- Sector
- food drink hospitality
- Published
- Dec 2, 2024
- Adviser
- EXITS.co.uk
What is this listing?
This transaction has completed. It is published as a record of completed work, not as an available opportunity.
Completed sale
We are thrilled to announce the successful sale of a long-established coffee roasting and tea blending business. Based in the UK, this highly regarded artisan brand built a thriving operation focused on producing premium coffee and tea products for the B2B food service sector, alongside a growing export and direct client base.
Recorded transaction highlights
The following details are recorded on the completion announcement exactly as captured at migration: Renowned Brand & History: A trusted name in the UK artisan coffee and tea industry, known for quality and craftsmanship. Profitable Business Model: High levels of repeat business driven by long-term client relationships. Experienced Team: Fully managed by a capable team, ensuring continuity post-sale. Growth Potential: Strong foundation for scaling through export and direct-to-client opportunities. Sales Success This transaction exemplifies the robust demand for established, scalable businesses with strong market positioning. We congratulate both the seller on their well-earned retirement and the buyer on acquiring a flourishing brand with immense potential for growth..
What is confirmed, and what is not
This record confirms only that the sale of a business of the description above completed and that EXITS.co.uk was involved in the introduction. Transaction value, the multiple achieved, the identity of the buyer, the seller's rationale beyond anything stated above, the deal timetable and any obstacles encountered are not published. Where those facts are not stated, they have not been approved for publication, and a short factual record is preferred to an embellished case study.
Why businesses of this type attract acquirers
Acquirers consistently pay attention to the same things: a durable customer base, revenue that repeats rather than being won afresh each year, a team that can operate without the owner, and clean, evidenced financial records. Those characteristics are what make a business straightforward to underwrite, and they are usually built over a period of years rather than assembled shortly before a sale.
If you are considering a similar sale
Owners in a comparable position usually start with two questions: what a buyer would actually pay attention to, and who the credible acquirers are. Both can be answered confidentially and without commitment. A first conversation covers your objectives, the shape of the business and whether a sale, a partial sale or a longer preparation period is the sensible route. Nothing is marketed and no approach is made to any buyer without your written instruction.
Terms on which this record is published
EXITS.co.uk is a trading style of Exit Partners Limited, a company registered in England and Wales (company number 11721705). We provide a confidential M&A introduction service; fees are payable on a successful introduction that leads to a transaction, and full terms of business are available on request. We do not provide financial, legal, tax or investment advice, and any party should take its own professional advice before entering into a transaction.