Samarkand Group plc Acquires Optimised Energetics Ltd
May 22, 2024
Samarkand Group plc has acquired the entire share capital of Optimised Energetics Ltd for total consideration of £1.3m (£600k initial cash and £700k deferred over three years). The acquisition brings the Natures Greatest Secret and BeNatural brands and in-house contract skincare manufacturing into Samarkand's portfolio, securing vertical integration and strengthening the group's health & wellness brand platform; Optimised Energetics reported c.£1.2m revenue and c.£0.3m EBITDA for the 12 months to 31 March 2024. Executive directors agreed unsecured loans of £400,000 to support the acquisition and provide working capital.
- Buyers
- Samarkand Group plc
- Targets
- Optimised Energetics Ltd
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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