MBH : acquires Robinsons Caravans and establishes new Leisure vertical
March 16, 2020 at 07:00 am
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MBH Corporation plc acquires Robinsons Caravans and establishes new Leisure vertical
16-March-2020 / 07:56 CET/CEST
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MBH Corporation plc acquires Robinsons Caravans and establishes new Leisure vertical
London, 16 March 2020 - MBH Corporation plc (MBH), a diversified investment holding company, has acquired 100% of Robinsons Caravan Ltd, UK. In the 2019 financial year the company generated unaudited revenues of GBP18 million and an EBIT of GBP1.05 million. The acquisition of Robsinson Caravans will establish a fifth industry vertical, "Leisure", alongside Education, Construction Services, Engineering and Health.
Robinsons Caravans Ltd has been established since 1963, as a family owned business that has been trading within the caravan industry for over 54 years, throughout Chesterfield, Derbyshire, Worksop and Nottinghamshire in the United Kingdom and sold 1,200 units in 2019.
In line with MBH's established Agglomeration strategy, this acquisition is expected to be earnings per share ("EPS") accretive. Unlike previous acquisitions, MBH has elected to not issue further shares for this transaction, but instead issue a note, equivalent to a bond to complete this transaction. This decision has been made to preserve the EPS accretive strategy that MBH pursues whilst MBH is currently under-leveraged and market conditions are less favourable. Future acquisitions may involve the use of bonds in combination with equity.
The total consideration for the acquisition is approximately between GBP7.2m and GBP 8.6m (which includes the acquisition of net assets of approximately GBP 2.5m) which is 100% settled by way of an unlisted loan note at the following terms:
5 year maturity with principal payable at maturity; and
5% coupon rate per annum payable semi annually.
The final consideration amount will be finalised once the audited financials statements have been completed for the years ended 31 December 2019 and 31 December 2020.
Information and Explanation of the Issuer to this News:
About MBH
MBH Corporation plc is a diversified investment holding company, listed on the Frankfurt and Dusseldorf Stock Exchanges. The company acquires small to medium enterprises across multiple geographies and sectors that are well established, profitable and looking to scale. By leveraging the Agglomeration strategy, MBH Corporation plc is able to create substantial shareholder value through the consistent and accretive acquisition of excellent companies.
www.mbhcorporation.com
Contacts for IR and media enquiries:
MBH Corporation plc, Charlotte Williams, charlotte@unity-group.com, +44 (0)770 396 3953
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Language:
English
Company:
MBH Corporation Plc
Studio 7-9, Royal Patriotic Victoria Building, Joh
SW18 3SX London
United Kingdom
E-mail:
fo@mbhcorporation.com
Internet:
https://www.mbhcorporation.com/
ISIN:
GB00BF1GH114
WKN:
A2JDGJ
Listed:
Regulated Unofficial Market in Dusseldorf, Frankfurt
MBH Corporation plc is a United Kingdom-based investment holding company. The Company is focused on acquiring small-to-medium enterprises in different sectors. The Company operates through three segments: Education, Construction Services, and Leisure. The Education segment is engaged in the provision of education and learning related services for apprentices. The Construction Services segment includes commercial interior fit-out and construction contractor services. The Leisure segment includes the sale of new and pre-owned touring caravans and related caravan accessories and awnings. Its other operations include the provision of care services and residential elderly-care, food and beverage, engineering services, transportation services including taxis and licensed private hire operators and property services including state brokerage, commercial funding company, and others. Its primary geographical location includes the United Kingdom, Oceania, Asia, Canada, and North America.