Opportunity to acquire a controlling interest (80% to 100%) in a B2B beauty distribution company in Portugal with ~30 years of market history, an established nationwide network of 400+ active accounts, and strong commercial relationships. Deep operational restructuring is already completed (64% bank debt reduction with zero default history, alongside a drastic overhead reduction). Seeking a strategic partner or financial investor for equity recapitalization and inventory replenishment. Managing partner available for a full transition.
- Asking Price:
- On request Furniture / Fixtures and Inventory / Stock included
- Sales Revenue:
- €250K - €500K
- Cash Flow:
- On request
Property Information
- Location:
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The business is located 30 miles from Lisbon
- Premises Details:
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Functional B2B commercial and warehouse facility serving a nationwide client base. Streamlined cost structure with full flexibility for the buyer to either maintain current operations or integrate fulfillment into their own warehouse/3PL network. Specific facility and lease details provided post-NDA.
- Planning Consent:
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Standard commercial and warehouse/office use. No special planning permissions or structural modifications required for current B2B operations.
Business Operation
- Management type:
- This business is owner operated.
- Expansion Potential:
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Immediate Sales Recovery: Replenishing high-turnover inventory to instantly satisfy existing demand across the active 400+ account network.
Brand Portfolio Expansion: Introducing new exclusive international brands and SKUs through established nationwide B2B channels.
Key Accounts Reactivation: Re-opening high-volume growth projects with major retail, pharmacy, and perfumery groups.
Cross-Selling Synergies: Utilizing the platform to instantly distribute an investor’s existing product portfolio across Portugal with zero setup costs.
- Competition / Market:
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Primary Competition: Larger regional/international B2B distributors and direct manufacturer-to-retailer sales channels.
Main Consideration: Recent revenue decline was driven by working capital constraints and inventory shortages, not loss of market demand or client displacement.
Competitive Moat: ~30 years of established trust across 400+ nationwide accounts, providing an instant distribution footprint that is costly and time-consuming to build from scratch.
Future Outlook: Equity recapitalization for inventory replenishment will allow the business to immediately recapture lost orders from its existing customer base.
- Reasons for selling:
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Strategic Recapitalization: Seeking a partner/buyer to inject equity (€100k–€125k) focused on inventory replenishment, moving the business from defensive restructuring to offensive growth.
Partnering for Scale: The founder has completed heavy operational/debt downsizing (-64% debt) and is looking for a buyer with capital and/or scale synergies to capture full market demand.
Continuity Priority: The owner prioritizes operational continuity and long-term business recovery over a high personal equity payout
- Trading hours:
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Monday to Friday
9:00 till 18:00
- Employees:
- 4
- Years established:
- 30
Other Information
- Support & training:
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Flexible Handover Period: Managing partner available for a 6 to 12-month transition, with full willingness to extend the period by mutual agreement to guarantee business continuity.
Founder Commitment: Primary focus is the long-term success and active continuity of the platform, offering complete flexibility regarding the transition format.
Relationship & Know-How Transfer: Hands-on support in introducing key suppliers, transferring 400+ nationwide accounts, and guiding channel strategy, pricing, and execution.
- Inventory / Stock value:
- €70,000 - included in the asking price
- Home based:
- This business can be run from home
- Relocatable:
- This business can be relocated
- Distressed:
- This business is a turnaround opportunity
