The M&A Zing

S1 Ep9: M&A Zing (Ep. 9) – Buy-Side Breakdown: An Online Tools Retailer

09 Apr 2025

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Welcome to **M&A Zing**—the weekly show for acquisition entrepreneurs, search funders, and holdco builders across the UK & Europe. In this episode, Alfie Lambert and Gareth Wilkins try out a new format called a “Buy-Side Breakdown.” They pick a real company listed for sale—a 30-year-old online tools retailer—and walk through its financials, risks, and growth potential. Would **you** buy or pass? **Timestamps:** [00:00:12] **Introduction & Welcome** [00:00:30] **This Week’s News** • Ethos Partners spin-out → Orca Equity • Matchers Search Capital closes round • Sokolovsky (France) gains top-tier backers • Our Legacy Fund (UAE) raises for GCC deals • Tembo Search Partners (Germany) launches • FT Advisor insights: UK small-caps at a discount [00:09:40] **Buy-Side Breakdown** • Online Tools Retailer: Key Stats (1.2M turnover, 230k EBITDA) • Valuation Thoughts: Goodwill & Stock at Book Value • Platform Risk: Heavy Reliance on Amazon/eBay • Potential Growth Levers & Operational Questions • Is This a BUY—or a PASS? [00:30:40] **Wrap-Up & Sign-Off** • Join the conversation: Would you buy or pass? • “Keep on Crunching!” Episode Highlights Platform Risk – The pros and cons of relying on Amazon and eBay Inventory Value – How to approach stock valuations and negotiations Growth Upside – Whether it’s DTC brand-building, geographic expansion, or optimizing eCommerce Buy or Pass? – Gareth leans “buy,” Alfie says “pass”—listeners get the casting vote! Have questions or feedback? Drop them in the comments, or join our BizCrunch Community for private AMAs and deep-dive resources on SMB M&A. About M&A Zing Hosted by: Alfie Lambert – Co-Founder of BizCrunch (multiple-time startup founder, outreach & marketing specialist) Gareth Wilkins – Co-Founder & CEO of BizCrunch (serial acquirer, M&A investor with multiple exits) Each week, they explore the real-world stories of small and mid-market acquisitions—especially in the UK & EU. Join the BizCrunch Community Want to attend our livestream recordings (and private Q&A)? Sign up here: [Your Community Link] Community Perks Early access to new episodes Live Q&A with hosts & guests Networking with acquirers & investors Thanks for Watching! Please like, subscribe, and turn on notifications. Got questions? Drop them in the comments—or join our community for exclusive events. #MergersAndAcquisitions #SearchFunds #BizCrunch #DealFlow #UKSMB

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