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Business Start Date: 1993
Business Location: England
Business Valuation: $1,632,000 USD
Employee Number (Inc. Owners): 5
Business Model: B2B SaaS
Industry: Warehouse Management System, 3PL, Logistics
Percentage Being Sold: 100%
Sales (TTM): £497,776.38 (~$675,000)
Net Profit (TTM SDE): £208,416.01 (~$280,000)
Business Multiple (TTM Revenue): 2.42x
Business Multiple (TTM EBITDA): 5.77x
Paying Clients (TTM): 26
Tag Line: 30 Y/O Warehouse Management Software with 100% Recurring Revenue - Sold w/ Management In Place

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Executive Summary

The business is a UK-based independent software house specializing in advanced warehouse management systems (WMS). With more than 30 years of industry presence, the company provides scalable, multilingual, and highly customizable warehouse logistics solutions tailored to clients in 3PL, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and e-commerce sectors.

The business flagship product enables businesses to streamline logistics operations with 99.9% warehouse accuracy. Its robust features include real-time dashboards, perpetual inventory modules, reporting automation, multi-site and multi-language support, and seamless cloud access. The company has an average client contract duration of eight years and benefits from very low staff turnover, with average employee tenure at 10 years.

Company Overview

Name: Confidential
Headquarters: England
Website: Confidential
Industry: Warehouse Management Systems / Supply Chain Software
Business Model: Monthly recurring revenue (subscription-based SaaS)

The business was originally founded in 1991 as [Confidential] and rebranded to its current identity in 1998. In 2021, the company was acquired by [Confidential], which implemented a comprehensive modernization strategy. With core tooling and systems now optimized, the parent company is divesting non-core assets to refocus on software engineering and DevOps.

Key Investment Highlights

• 30+ years of operational history in the WMS market

• Sticky customer base with average contract duration of 8 years

• 99.9% warehouse accuracy and high operational efficiency

• Monthly recurring revenue model across 3 pricing tiers (Small, Medium, Enterprise)

• Clients span 40 countries with primary concentration in UK, USA, and Uganda

• 100+ years of combined team experience; minimal staff turnover

• Technologically modern, API-centric platform with cloud-based accessibility

• Strong market tailwinds from global WMS growth and warehouse automation

• ISO 9001 certification in process

• Business continuity planning in place with offsite backups and cybersecurity protocols

Product & Services Overview

Flagship Product

The flagship product is a fully integrated WMS platform delivering:

• Real-time inventory visibility

• Multi-language and multi-site capabilities

• Support for barcode, RF, and voice tech

• E-commerce integrations and cloud browser access

• Custom audit trails and compliance features

• Automated PO generation and delivery planning

• Purpose-built reporting modules

Reporting & Inventory Management

• Full stock traceability

• Customizable reporting and audit modules

• Perpetual inventory tracking

• Dynamic order load planning

Client Support

• 24/7 customer support available

• Online help desk system with ticket tracking

• Comprehensive documentation provided

Client Onboarding & Implementation

• Dedicated support during installation and integration

• Typical onboarding timeline: 1–3 months

• System customization and user training included

• Full technical and user manuals provided

Pricing Tiers (Monthly):

• Small: £1,549

• Medium: £4,949

• Enterprise: £12,949

Client Base & Market Exposure

The business currently serves 26 clients. The top 10 clients represent a diverse revenue base, with the largest accounting for only 13% of total revenue — evidencing low concentration risk. Clients span logistics, healthcare, manufacturing, e-commerce, and retail.

Regional Revenue Split:

• United Kingdom: 79.6%

• United States: 16.4%

• Uganda: 3.1%

Market Sectors:

• 3PL: 31.8%

• Manufacturing: 31.7%

• Healthcare: 22.4%

• Retail: 9.2%

• E-Commerce: 5.2%

Financial Summary

Profit & Loss (GBP)

Net Asset Value (as of 2025): £246,970

Add-backs include salaries, legacy fees, office depreciation, and non-transferrable property costs.

Organizational Structure

• Director

• 1 On-site Manager

• 3 Remote Developers (UK)

• 2 Help Desk Support (Hybrid UK-based)

All team members are UK-based and capable of travel for on-site implementation/support. Roles are well-defined and documented.

Operational Infrastructure

• Hosted on Microsoft Azure for secure and scalable cloud delivery

• Source code stored in GitHub and securely backed up

• Regular software updates and patches implemented

• Cybersecurity protocols include role-based access and multifactor authentication

Intellectual Property

• Full ownership of flagship product codebase and modules

• Registered company brand and trading name

• Licensing agreements with clients and signed contracts in place

Contract Structure & Customer Retention

• Standard contracts: 1-year renewable licenses with multi-year renewal option

• Average customer tenure: 8+ years

• Over 60% of clients on multi-year licensing agreements

• Contract flexibility supports phased module rollout

Data Security & Compliance

• Hosted on Microsoft Azure with compliance features

• GDPR-compliant with role-based access controls

• Daily offsite backups with 30-day retention

• No reported data breaches or incidents

Technical Architecture

• Modular design with scalable integration

• APIs available for logistics, ERP, and e-commerce platforms

• Supports desktop and browser-based access

• Regular updates managed through GitHub version control

Certifications & Legal Standing

• Active UK-registered private limited company in good standing

• No outstanding litigation or liabilities

• ISO 9001 certification in progress

• All IP owned outright and included in transaction

Market Opportunity

The global WMS market is projected to grow from $3–4B in 2024 to $8–9B by the late 2020s. The UK alone is expected to increase from $155M in 2023 to over $375M by 2030 (CAGR ~13.4%). Key drivers include:

• E-commerce expansion

• Multi-channel logistics

• Warehouse automation

• Regulatory compliance needs

• Preference for scalable, cloud-based solutions

Growth Opportunities

• Reignite sales and marketing — historically underinvested

• Expand presence in North America

• Pursue government contracts

• Target 3PL warehouse operators with tailored pricing

• Upsell existing customers to higher-tier packages

• Recruit sales professionals and allocate dedicated budget

Ownership & Transaction Rationale

The business is being divested due to strategic realignment. The parent company is focusing exclusively on DevOps and software engineering. This represents a unique acquisition opportunity for a buyer seeking a profitable, established, and scalable WMS business.

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