Gardners
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Gardners - overview
Established
1975
Location
Cardiff, Wales, UK
Primary Industry
Marketing/Advertising
About
Gardners is a prominent wholesale distributor of books and related products, connecting publishers with retailers through an efficient supply chain and comprehensive service offerings. Founded in 1975, Gardners is headquartered in Cardiff, UK, specializing in the wholesale distribution of books. In May 2019, the company was acquired by Elaghmore Partners from Cable Capital and became part of the Hexcite Group, which also includes Kesslers International Limited and sfd. Gardners provides a wide range of book distribution services, connecting publishers with retail partners.
Their offerings include logistics, inventory management, and order fulfillment services tailored for bookstores, online retailers, and libraries, ensuring efficient access to a vast selection of titles across genres. In the most recent year, Gardners reported a revenue of USD 14. 97 mn and an EBITDA of USD 1. 38 mn, reflecting their robust business model that supports the distribution of books and related products to various clients.
Following the acquisition in May 2019, Gardners plans to enhance its service integration under the Hexcite Group brand. The company aims to expand its market reach by optimizing its distribution channels and developing new partnerships to penetrate additional regional markets in the UK and Europe.
Primary Industry
Marketing/Advertising
Sub Industries
Advertising Agencies & Media Buyers, Solid State Lighting (SSL)
Website
www.gardners.co.uk
Verticals
AdTech, Manufacturing
Company Stage
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Gardners - financials
| Fiscal Year Ended | Jul 31, 2013 | Jul 31, 2014 | Jul 31, 2015 | Jul 31, 2016 | Jul 31, 2017 | Jul 31, 2018 | Dec 31, 2019 | Dec 31, 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (USD) | 11,585,212 | 11,079,641 | 9,876,849 | 9,114,926 | 11,379,019 | - | - | - |
| % Revenue Growth (YoY) | - | (4.4%) | (10.9%) | (7.7%) | 24.8% | - | - | - |
| EBITDA (USD) | 529,639 | 579,067 | 293,866 | 51,222 | 946,777 | - | - | - |
| Operating Income (USD) | 278,527 | 260,589 | 22,944 | (284,745) | 456,729 | - | - | - |
| Operating Margin | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.2% | (3.1%) | 4.0% | - | - | - |
| % EBITDA Margin | 4.6% | 5.2% | 3.0% | 0.6% | 8.3% | - | - | - |
| NET Income (USD) | 229,567 | 250,219 | 22,944 | (369,388) | 316,531 | - | - | - |
| % Net Margin | 2.0% | 2.3% | 0.2% | (4.1%) | 2.8% | - | - | - |
Gardners - 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 | Gardners | - |
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Gardners - employee data
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