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Hesse

Existing GmbH, founded in 2020—liquid and transferable at short notice

A German GmbH established in 2020 with a proper corporate, tax, and financial history is for sale. The company has been operational to date. In connection with the departure of the current shareholders, the company’s current business activities will not be continued in their current form in the future. An existing customer base or specific future revenues are therefore expressly not included in the sale. We are seeking a reputable buyer who wishes to acquire a GmbH that has been in existence for several years and continue it for their own business purposes. Key Data Legal Form: GmbH Founded: 2020 Share capital: €25,000 Revenue for 2025: approx. €143,000 Net income for 2025: approx. €15,540 2025 annual financial statements fully prepared expected liquidity at the time of transfer: approx. €50,000 No loan or financing liabilities No lease agreements No liabilities to shareholders Only minor other current liabilities No significant property, plant, and equipment Full acquisition of all shares is planned Notarized closing within a short timeframe is generally possible The company will be transferred with a clearly defined status of assets and liabilities as of the transfer date. The previous shareholders’ prior operational activities and personal customer relationships are not part of the acquisition. In particular, no specific future sales, customer relationships, or earnings are guaranteed. Asking price 55,000 € (negotiable) The asking price is based, in particular, on the liquidity of approximately 50,000 € expected to be available at the time of transfer, as well as the company’s corporate, registry, tax, and financial statement history dating back to 2020. Procedure Further information about the company, as well as annual financial statements, current business records, and other relevant documents, will be made available to qualified prospective buyers following prior identification and the signing of a confidentiality agreement. If you are seriously interested, please send us a brief message: Name of the prospective buyer (individual or company) Background of the prospective buyer Intended future business purpose Desired takeover date A complete and prompt transfer of shares, including a change in management, is planned. Inquiries from brokers and intermediaries are only welcome if they represent a specific prospective buyer.

Revenue
143,500 €
Earnings
15,500 €
Employees
2
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Hesse

More Demand Than Bread: Modernized Traditional Bakery with Iconic Sourdough Bread Seeks Successor

Imagine a bakery where there’s no shortage of customers—just not enough hands to serve them all. This artisan bakery and pastry shop in Northern Hesse has been baking according to traditional recipes for over 100 years. Its sourdough bread is so sought-after that customers travel there specifically for it. Advertising? Not needed. Demand already exceeds supply, and new customers come in solely through word of mouth. Why this acquisition is special: • No backlog of investments: The bakery was modernized in 2016 for over 212,000 €, and the retail space was completely renovated in 2017 for around 100,000 €. You can get started without any initial investments. • Growth is on the horizon: The equipment is designed to handle €1.1–1.2 million in revenue; one oven is practically brand-new—and requests from additional business customers have recently had to be turned down solely due to a lack of staff. • Three strong pillars: The main business with its own bakery, a shop-in-shop location, and a high-margin B2B business with four regular customers. In addition, a regional delivery and catering partner distributes the products to households, hotels, clinics, and daycare centers. • Solid figures: 2025 revenue of approximately 887,000 € following a deliberate, age-related downsizing (previous years: 1.1–1.2 million €). Owner’s profit in 2025: approximately €187,000. • Well-coordinated team: 14 employees, including a trained pastry chef, all of whom are to be retained. • Planning certainty: 15-year lease with an option to extend for the business premises and 6–12 months of training by the owners—including the handover of all recipes, including the sourdough bread recipe. The owners are selling due to retirement; there is no family successor. We are looking for a master baker—or an entrepreneurial individual with a team of skilled staff—who will carry on this baking tradition and maximize the business’s existing potential. The handover is scheduled to take place starting in the second quarter of 2027. A business that no longer needs to attract new customers. It just needs someone to continue baking bread for them.

Revenue
887,131 €
Earnings
187,000 €
Employees
16
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Hesse

Freight Forwarding in Northwestern Bavaria

A freight forwarding, transportation, and logistics company based in northwestern Bavaria—which has been successfully established in the market for many years—is for sale. The range of services includes domestic land transportation, special transports using a lifting platform, and unique specialized logistics services, all of which are secured under a fixed-term contract through the end of 2029. The focus is on domestic transport in the FTL and LTL sectors, which is primarily carried out using the company’s own fleet. This is complemented by a long-standing, contractually secured project business. The company has established customer relationships with well-known industrial clients. Approximately 100 qualified employees, with an average age of about 48, together with an experienced management team now in its third generation, form the foundation for the company’s sustainable success. Its excellent reputation, long-standing market presence, and optimal location underscore its strong market position. The fleet comprises approximately 35 tractor units as well as around 55 trailers and semi-trailers (tarpaulin and box). The property, with a land area of approximately 10,000 square meters, includes a warehouse of approximately 2,500 square meters as well as workshop, office, and employee facilities totaling around 850 square meters. The infrastructure is complemented by two electric vehicle charging stations and a solar panel system on the roofs. The property is available for lease or purchase. Sale due to succession planning.

Revenue
12,000,000 €
Earnings
1,000,000 €
Employees
100
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