Kirker Travel Limited
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Kirker Travel Limited - overview
Established
1986
Location
London, England, UK
Primary Industry
Travel & Leisure
About
Kirker Travel Limited is a luxury travel company specializing in bespoke holidays and cultural tours, primarily in Europe, offering personalized experiences tailored to discerning travelers. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in London, UK, Kirker Travel Limited provides luxury travel experiences, focusing on curated itineraries. The company was acquired by Kuoni in October 2006, marking a significant pivot in its operational strategy. Kirker has executed a total of 2 deals since its inception, demonstrating a commitment to strategic growth.
Kirker Holidays specializes in luxury travel experiences, focusing on short breaks, cultural tours, and tailor-made holidays across Europe. The company curates bespoke travel itineraries for discerning travelers seeking unique cultural experiences in vibrant cities, exquisite coastal areas, and picturesque countryside locations. Their offerings include personalized holiday planning, Concierge service access, and expert guidance based on firsthand travel experiences, serving a diverse clientele that includes individuals, couples, and groups. In the most recent year, Kirker Holidays generated revenue of USD 31.
78 mn, with an EBITDA of USD 3. 04 mn. The company primarily earns revenue through a direct-to-consumer model focused on bespoke travel packages and cultural tours, with a pricing structure based on fixed quotations provided by expert consultants. While the most recent deal was completed in October 2006, Kirker Travel Limited is exploring avenues for future expansion by enhancing their luxury offerings and entering new markets.
The company aims to broaden its reach into emerging travel destinations across Europe, planning to introduce new curated travel packages by the end of 2024. The growth strategy will leverage the expertise and resources from the acquisition to enhance their services and expand their clientele.
Primary Industry
Travel & Leisure
Sub Industries
Hotels & Accommodations, Travel & Tourism
Website
www.kirkerholidays.com
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Amount Raised
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Kirker Travel Limited - timeline of key events
Kirker Travel Limited - financials
| Fiscal Year Ended | Dec 31, 2010 | Dec 31, 2011 | Dec 31, 2012 | Dec 31, 2013 | Dec 31, 2014 | Dec 31, 2015 | Dec 31, 2016 | Dec 31, 2017 | Dec 31, 2018 | Dec 31, 2019 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (USD) | 21,310,377 | 24,811,038 | 25,085,456 | 26,889,246 | 28,907,524 | 28,609,508 | 28,830,538 | 30,683,684 | 29,804,809 | 28,520,886 | 3,475,907 | 3,521,254 | - | - | - |
| % Revenue Growth (YoY) | - | 16.4% | 1.1% | 7.2% | 7.5% | (1.0%) | 0.8% | 6.4% | (2.9%) | (4.3%) | (87.8%) | 1.3% | - | - | - |
| EBITDA (USD) | 877,990 | 2,087,067 | 2,366,443 | 408,567 | 2,958,251 | 2,771,841 | 2,690,339 | 2,936,722 | 2,594,425 | 2,227,306 | (1,498,345) | (1,531,478) | - | - | - |
| Operating Income (USD) | 853,127 | 2,067,307 | 2,345,043 | 385,329 | 2,940,424 | 2,760,165 | 2,683,496 | 2,923,779 | 2,570,260 | 2,158,333 | (1,698,034) | (1,723,919) | - | - | - |
| Operating Margin | 4.0% | 8.3% | 9.3% | 1.4% | 10.2% | 9.6% | 9.3% | 9.5% | 8.6% | 7.6% | (48.9%) | (49.0%) | - | - | - |
| % EBITDA Margin | 4.1% | 8.4% | 9.4% | 1.5% | 10.2% | 9.7% | 9.3% | 9.6% | 8.7% | 7.8% | (43.1%) | (43.5%) | - | - | - |
| NET Income (USD) | 494,785 | 1,469,434 | (8,424,604) | 1,658,155 | 2,334,201 | 2,301,556 | 2,193,386 | 2,423,454 | 2,203,999 | 1,911,993 | (1,495,976) | (1,415,378) | - | - | - |
| % Net Margin | 2.3% | 5.9% | (33.6%) | 6.2% | 8.1% | 8.0% | 7.6% | 7.9% | 7.4% | 6.7% | (43.0%) | (40.2%) | - | - | - |
Kirker Travel 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade Sale | Completed | Kirker Travel Limited | - | ||||||||
| Buyout | Completed | Kirker Travel Limited | - |
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Kirker Travel Limited - employee data
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