Blaze Signs Limited
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Blaze Signs Limited - overview
Established
1981
Location
Broadstairs, Kent, UK
Primary Industry
Electronics
About
Blaze Signs Limited is a UK-based company specializing in the design, manufacture, and installation of customized signage solutions for various sectors, enhancing brand visibility and customer navigation. Founded in 1981 in Broadstairs, UK, Blaze Signs Limited is engaged in providing signage solutions. The company was acquired by Hexcite Group, a portfolio company of Elaghmore Partners, in September 2020. The acquisition aimed to enhance cross-selling opportunities and product offerings, leading to the integration of Blaze Signs with Cygnia Maintenance Ltd under the Hexcite Group brand.
The total amount raised by Blaze Signs is GBP 5. 000 mn from Mobeus Equity Partners in a Secondary Buyout, with the most recent deal date recorded on September 3, 2020. Blaze Signs specializes in the design, manufacture, and installation of signage solutions across sectors including retail, hospitality, health and fitness, and public services. Its offerings include traditional and innovative signage products such as wayfinding systems, digital displays, exterior and interior signs, and bespoke fixtures and fittings.
The company serves diverse clients ranging from high-street retailers to educational organizations, ensuring compliance with local regulations and cultural aesthetics throughout the UK and Europe. In the most recent year of 2020, Blaze Signs generated a revenue of GBP 29,535,565. 80, with an EBITDA of GBP -62,401. 20.
The company engages in direct B2B transactions, providing customized signage solutions that involve design, production, and installation services, managed by dedicated project managers to ensure seamless execution. Following the acquisition by Hexcite Group, Blaze Signs plans to leverage its integration with Cygnia Maintenance Ltd to enhance cross-selling opportunities and expand its product offerings. The firm is expected to explore new product lines and enhance its services in the upcoming years. The recent funding from the GBP 5.
000 mn Secondary Buyout will support these initiatives by enabling investment in product development and market expansion, focusing on new geographic regions and potential market segments.
Primary Industry
Electronics
Sub Industries
Facilities & Maintenance Services, Solid State Lighting (SSL)
Website
www.blaze-signs.com
Verticals
Manufacturing
Company Stage
Buyout
Total Amount Raised
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Blaze Signs Limited - deals
| Deals Type | Deal Status | Target (s) | Deal Date | Investor(s) | Seller(s) | Deal size (Mn) | Enterprise value (Mn) | Post-money valuation (Mn) | EBITDA multiple (x) | Revenue multiple (x) | Lead partner (s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Add-on, Trade Sale | Completed | Blaze Signs Limited | - | ||||||||
| Add-on | Completed | Active Sign Limited | - | ||||||||
| Secondary Buyout | Completed | Blaze Signs Limited | - | ||||||||
| Buyout | Completed | Blaze Signs Limited | - |
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