Bowens International
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Bowens International - overview
Location
Essex, -, UK
Primary Industry
Electronics
About
Bowens International specializes in providing professional lighting equipment and studio solutions for photographers and videographers, enhancing their creative capabilities with a diverse range of products tailored for various visual storytelling needs. Bowens International is a UK-based company located in Essex, focusing on the photography and videography market. The company was acquired by HS Real in March 2011, marking a significant milestone in its strategic evolution. The founder's detailed history is not publicly documented.
Bowens International has successfully completed 2 deals, with the most recent deal occurring on March 21, 2011. Bowens International offers a comprehensive suite of lighting and studio equipment, including studio flash heads, kits, continuous lighting solutions like tungsten, fluorescent, and LED lights, flashguns, and various lighting accessories such as softboxes and reflectors. This product range caters to both amateur and professional photographers, as well as videographers seeking reliable lighting solutions to enhance their work. The company primarily serves customers in the United Kingdom through both retail and online platforms, appealing to a wide audience from individual enthusiasts to commercial studios.
In the most recent fiscal year of 2015, Bowens International reported a revenue of USD 10. 68 mn alongside an EBITDA of USD -881,926. The company generates revenue through direct-to-consumer sales, accommodating individual purchases and bulk orders by professional clients, which includes financing options for larger transactions. Bowens International is focusing on expanding its product offerings and exploring new market opportunities.
The company is designing a new line of lighting products scheduled for release in the upcoming year. Additionally, Bowens plans to penetrate international markets beyond the UK, targeting specific regions by 2023. The recent acquisition in March 2011 by HS Real has provided a foundation for these strategic initiatives.
Primary Industry
Electronics
Sub Industries
Industrial Machinery, Warehouses, Electronic Components
Website
www.bowensdirect.com
Verticals
Manufacturing
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Amount Raised
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Bowens International - financials
| Fiscal Year Ended | Dec 31, 2006 | Dec 31, 2007 | Dec 31, 2008 | Dec 31, 2009 | Dec 31, 2010 | Dec 31, 2011 | Dec 31, 2012 | Dec 31, 2013 | Dec 31, 2014 | Dec 31, 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (USD) | 9,715,652 | 9,702,560 | 10,945,470 | 9,915,102 | 11,200,710 | 9,770,000 | 9,245,000 | - | - | - |
| % Revenue Growth (YoY) | - | (0.1%) | 12.8% | (9.4%) | 13.0% | (12.8%) | (5.4%) | - | - | - |
| EBITDA (USD) | 862,861 | 1,338,483 | 1,203,197 | 528,344 | 367,172 | 584,000 | 308,000 | - | - | - |
| Operating Income (USD) | 744,248 | 1,213,176 | 1,088,110 | 413,266 | 290,463 | 541,000 | 263,000 | - | - | - |
| Operating Margin | 7.7% | 12.5% | 9.9% | 4.2% | 2.6% | 5.5% | 2.8% | - | - | - |
| % EBITDA Margin | 8.9% | 13.8% | 11.0% | 5.3% | 3.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% | - | - | - |
| NET Income (USD) | 782,110 | 1,374,042 | 1,143,958 | 435,311 | 287,544 | 778,000 | 207,000 | - | - | - |
| % Net Margin | 8.1% | 14.2% | 10.5% | 4.4% | 2.6% | 8.0% | 2.2% | - | - | - |
Bowens International - 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade Sale | Completed | Bowens International | - | ||||||||
| Buyout | Completed | Bowens International | - |
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Bowens International - employee data
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