AB1 Group Specialise In
Acquiring & Growing SMEs
AB1 Group specialise in acquiring and developing SMEs, leveraging our expertise to enhance their growth and profitability. We are particularly interested in purchasing businesses which have been operating for more than five years, with a turnover ranging from £500k to £5M, and that have a robust management team already in place.
When we make an acquisition, we invest our own capital to strengthen and enhance the business we have brought on board. Once a company joins our portfolio, we focus on increasing its value, optimising operations, and enhancing financial performance, ensuring sustainable success through strategic interventions and improvement.
If you are contemplating selling your business or require investment, we might be the partner you are looking for. Speak directly to one of our investment team to explore how AB1 Group could benefit your business.
We Buy Businesses In The
Following Sectors
AB1 Group is actively seeking SMEs to enhance our expanding portfolio. We are open to investing in a wide range of business sectors, including both high performing and distressed opportunities.
Any industry with potential for growth and operational enhancement is of interest to us. Though we are particularly interested to buy or invest into companies within the following industries:
- HOME SERVICES
- MANUFACTURING
- IT & TELECOMS
- CONTRACTING SERVICES
- LOGISTICS & DISTRIBUTION
- MARKETING & ADVERTISING
- CONSTRUCTION
- TRANSPORTATION
- RECRUITMENT
We aim to connect with company owners who are ready to take their businesses to the next level. If you are considering a strategic change or seeking an exit strategy, we invite you to discuss how a partnership with AB1 Group can open up new possibilities for your enterprise.
How We Add Value To The
Companies We Acquire
SMEs have faced a few challenging years since the pandemic, with many experiencing underinvestment. We address this issue by deploying available funds to revitalise and strengthen the businesses we acquire. Our essential capital investment fortifies their foundations, setting them up for long-term success.
Once integrated, our management team focuses on key drivers for growth with a four-tiered strategy:
Operational Refinement
We take the time to analyse the operational structure and business processes in all our acquisitions. Using the data we collect; we restructure organisations by optimising and streamlining their existing processes to improve operational performance.
Financial Structuring
One of the advantages large organisations have over SMEs is their understanding and use of financial strategies, particularly with tax planning and employee structures. We bridge this gap by implementing these very strategies in every business we acquire.
Precision-Driven Marketing
We go by the mantra of anything that can be measured can be improved. For this reason, we are big advocates of digital marketing. Our expertise lies in developing marketing funnels that maximise conversions, generate a better ROI and increase sales.
Leveraging Our Network
The AB1 Group owns a number of companies which provide business critical services to SMEs, such as marketing, accounting and recruitment. We then provide these services to the SMEs we acquire at cost, giving them a better deal and an edge over their competitors.
Our Infrastructure To Make Our Acquisitions Profitable
Businesses acquired by the AB1 Group benefit from the synergies our existing portfolio of companies provide. Our network of companies offers the following services:
As we are able to supply these business solutions at cost, the companies we acquire get better value for a service than what they might currently be spending on.
Our Infrastructure To Make Our Acquisitions Profitable
Businesses acquired by the AB1 Group benefit from the synergies our existing portfolio of companies provide. Our network of companies offers the following services:
As we are able to supply these business solutions at cost, the companies we acquire get better value for a service than what they might currently be spending on.
Can We Buy Your Business?
If you are considering selling part or all of your business, and you feel the timing is right, then we would welcome the opportunity to discuss a deal with you. In the first instance it cannot hurt to have a discussion around the subject on a ‘nothing ventured, nothing gained’ basis and see how it goes.
Complete the form to arrange a call with one of our Senior Partners.
Why Sell Your Business To AB1 Group?
At AB1 Group, we recognise the immense work and passion business owners invest in their companies. Our approach to acquisitions focuses not on overhaul but on nurturing the strengths already present. We commit to enhancing the established aspects of businesses without diluting their brand’s identity or corporate culture.
We commit to fostering the growth of existing operations by supporting staff with additional resources and advanced training, ensuring they are well-equipped to elevate our acquisitions. We respect and preserve the core values that have shaped the businesses we acquire, aligning them with our overarching strategic objectives.
AB1 Group is dedicated to facilitating sustainable growth and enduring prosperity for the companies within our portfolio. Our strategic investments are designed to build upon the strong foundations laid by the previous owners, ensuring that each company’s unique story and achievements continue to thrive under our guidance.
Building A Portfolio Of Brilliant
Companies
AB1 Group’s mission is to assemble a portfolio of complementary businesses. We see value in bringing related businesses together, creating a bigger, more efficient family of companies. By pooling resources, knowledge, and expertise, we save costs and help every business in our group scale faster, fostering collective success and innovation.
Case Study of an AB1 Group Acquisition
In July 2022, the AB1 Group successfully acquired Organic Gardens, a struggling garden maintenance business located in South West London. Dive into our detailed case study to discover the intricacies of how we structured the deal and rapidly steered the business towards significant profitability in just one year.
Are You Ready To Sell Your Business?
If you have ever considered selling your company, then we would love to have a quick chat.
We are open to all scenarios when it comes to buying or investing in businesses, nothing is off the table.