BUSINESS AND ASSETS SOLD – Ecommerce Retailer, Wholesaler and Manufacturer Of Art & Stationery Materials
 
                
                The proposed Joint Administrators are seeking parties interested in the business and assets of two connected companies. They trade as a seller of artist materials, primarily to individual consumers and art clubs in addition to being a wholesaler and manufacturer of art materials including their owned brands, selling to online and high street retailers as well as independent specialist stores.
                
                
                    
                        
                                
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                                        Based in the Midlands and North West of England:
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                                        52 staff over both Companies:
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                                        Current combined turnover of c.£6m:
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                                        Large individual consumer database
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                                        B2C e-commerce retailer
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                                        Retailer of own brand and third-party brands
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                                        Large individual consumer database
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                                        B2B wholesaler, manufacturer & distributor 
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                                        Manufacturer of their own brands and customer white label products
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                                        Selling to online retailers as well as national high street customers
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                                        Accreditations held
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                                        Customer base of c.300
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                                        Assets available for sale include:
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                                        Goodwill
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                                        Plant & Machinery
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                                        Office Equipment
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                                        Debtors (encumbered)
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                                        Stock and  Office Equipment
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                                        Indicative offers are required by 12:00 noon on Thursday 30 June 2022 with a view to completion shortly thereafter
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                                         All interested parties will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement
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                                        Proof of funding required
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                                        Joe Thompson
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                                        Leonard Curtis Business Solutions Group
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                                        Riverside House
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                                        Irwell Street
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                                        Manchester
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                                        M3 3EN
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                                        joe.thompson@leonardcurtis.co.uk
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                                        0161 831 9999
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