Potensis Selection Limited
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Potensis Selection Limited - overview
Established
2000
Location
London, England, UK
Primary Industry
Outsourcing
About
Potensis Recruitment is a UK-based recruitment agency that specializes in connecting skilled professionals with job opportunities in the property and construction sectors. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in London, UK, Potensis Recruitment focuses on recruitment services for the property sector. The company was acquired in February 2017 by FL Partners and Souter Investments, with financial terms undisclosed. The firm's strategy has remained consistent with its commitment to the property industry, enhancing recruitment solutions for clients.
Potensis specializes in recruitment services tailored specifically for the UK property sector, focusing on connecting high-quality candidates to construction and property job opportunities. Their core offerings include permanent and temporary recruitment solutions. The company serves a diverse client base, including leading residential developers, helping them address staffing needs in a competitive market. For the year 2018, Potensis reported revenue of USD 12.
06 mn and an EBITDA of USD -2. 30 mn. Revenue is generated through recruitment services, where fees are typically a percentage of the candidate's starting salary upon successful placements. Potensis aims to expand its market presence and will focus on enhancing its recruitment offerings to better serve clients' needs.
The acquisition in February 2017 is expected to facilitate this growth strategy. Specific new products are currently in development, with plans for launch in the coming years. The company is evaluating additional geographic regions for expansion, with a focus on underserved markets in the UK.
Current Investors
Souter Investments, FL Partners
Primary Industry
Outsourcing
Sub Industries
Consulting Services, Recruitment/Executive Search, BPO Services
Website
www.potensis.com
Company Stage
Mature - Buyout
Total Amount Raised
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Potensis Selection Limited - financials
| Fiscal Year Ended | Dec 25, 2009 | Dec 24, 2010 | Dec 25, 2011 | Dec 30, 2012 | Dec 29, 2013 | Dec 28, 2014 | Dec 27, 2015 | Dec 27, 2016 | Jan 27, 2017 | Jan 28, 2018 | Dec 30, 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (USD) | 4,573,022 | 8,871,990 | 7,584,676 | 9,006,015 | 14,381,193 | 22,800,171 | 22,884,424 | - | - | - | - |
| % Revenue Growth (YoY) | - | 94.0% | (14.5%) | 18.7% | 59.7% | 58.5% | 0.4% | - | - | - | - |
| EBITDA (USD) | 1,151,963 | 1,357,304 | 996,626 | 728,476 | 2,306,845 | 3,801,650 | 3,191,724 | - | - | - | - |
| Operating Income (USD) | 1,019,469 | 1,088,269 | 527,790 | 463,429 | 2,064,266 | 3,492,974 | 3,162,141 | - | - | - | - |
| Operating Margin | 22.3% | 12.3% | 7.0% | 5.1% | 14.4% | 15.3% | 13.8% | - | - | - | - |
| % EBITDA Margin | 25.2% | 15.3% | 13.1% | 8.1% | 16.0% | 16.7% | 13.9% | - | - | - | - |
| NET Income (USD) | 858,470 | 730,823 | 481,646 | 417,034 | 1,839,606 | 2,538,844 | 2,672,263 | - | - | - | - |
| % Net Margin | 18.8% | 8.2% | 6.4% | 4.6% | 12.8% | 11.1% | 11.7% | - | - | - | - |
Potensis Selection 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buyout | Completed | Potensis Selection Limited | - |
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Potensis Selection Limited - employee data


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