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Publisher Of Print And Digital Titles In Central Plymouth
Plymouth, Devon, South WestIdentity protected
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About this business
Publisher of print and digital titles based in central Plymouth, trading since 2017 from leased offices with 48 staff. It runs consumer and business titles funded by subscriptions, advertising and events. Turnover has grown every year, from £2.94m in 2021 to £5.05m, up 72%, while EBITDA has gained 50% to reach £564k, close to 11% of sales. Net assets stand at £1.75m. The titles and editorial team are not tied to Plymouth, so a buyer could combine the business with an existing publisher.
Key investment highlights
- Turnover up 72% since 2021
- EBITDA of £564k
- Team of 48
- Net assets of £1.75m
Reason for sale
The founders are selling to concentrate on their events company.
Nothing flagged on the two questions buyers ask first
No flagRevenue going backwards and one client being too much of it are the two things that end most deals in due diligence. Both are shown here up front, from the figures the seller supplied.
- Revenue directionNo flag
Turnover rose +12.3% in 2026.
- 2021: baseline
- 2022 (+11.0%)
- 2023 (+10.2%)
- 2024 (+14.2%)
- 2025 (+9.4%)
- 2026 (+12.3%)
6 years of turnover, 2021 to 2026, as supplied by the seller.
- Client concentrationNot stated
The seller has not declared what share of revenue the largest clients represent.
No declaration supplied. Client concentration cannot be derived from accounts.
EBITDA margin narrowed from 12.8% in 2021 to 11.2% in 2026.
These are observations from the supplied figures, not a view on whether this business is worth buying. Nothing here predicts an outcome.
Computing valuation...
What happens next
Submit an enquiry to the seller. Once they approve it, you sign a non-disclosure agreement and gain access to the information memorandum, the financials and a secure deal room with the seller.