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Buyer Profile B-1969:

This Northern Kentucky based Company, founded in 1927, is a full service designer and manufacturer of custom permanent Point-of-Purchase Displays for Brand Marketers and Retailers.  Their 140,000 square foot facility features highly skilled operators and state of the art equipment.  Annual Sales currently are at $8 million

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Manufacturer, allied business:  metal fabrication - sheet/tubing/wire; metal stamping (non union)  Annual  Sales - $2 – 10 million;  Profitable; Niche Market, Solid Transition Team; No OEM;  Location: within 200 miles of  Cincinnati…more

Buyer Profile B-1958:

This Cincinnati based Company, which also has operations out of state, was founded in 1958.  The Company offers expert metal forming services on a contract basis.  They produce a huge variety of shapes using the process of flow forming, ring forming, metal spinning, circle shearing and precision machining.  Annual sales currently exceeding $50 million/year.

ACQUISITION CRITERIA:

Manufacturer (Non-Union); Annual Sales - $5 – $15 million; Profitable; Niche Market

Solid Transition Team; No OEM, Automotive, Labor Intensive, Environmental Issues ... more

Buyer Profile W040407A is a private investment firm founded to provide American entrepreneurs with capital to facilitate recapitalizations, management buy-outs, family successions, and other ownership transitions. The Principals have invested more than $350 million in 100 small businesses in the last 20 years. They seek to partner with passionate, relentless, and ethical management teams who wish to acquire or retain a meaningful equity stake in their growing business. W040407A serves as a silent financial partner that allows management absolute control over daily operations. When requested, we will become active in strategic planning and identifying, analyzing, and integrating add-on acquisitions. Their focus is on small companies in growing industry segments with pre tax earnings of $750,000 to $3 million. They do not invest in start-ups, high technology, real estate development, oil and gas operations or new construction businesses.
Buyer Profile WC040307A is pleased to announce their acquisition of XXX Software, Inc., a leading provider of enterprise resource planning (ERP) and supply chain management (SCM) software to small and medium- sized manufacturers, distributors and wholesalers in the U.S., Canada and Asia. The acquisition of XXX Software, combined with WC040307A’s existing portfolio company, XXX2 Software, provides WC040307A with a global presence in the ERP and SCM software markets. The combined business has revenue in excess of $50 million, employs over 300 professionals and serves 1,400 customers. WC040307A continues to actively seek additional acquisitions in complementary markets.
Buyer Profile WC040207A acquires its newest portfolio company, XXX Consultants.  As a leading healthcare billing and revenue cycle management provider, XXX ’ workforce processes over 1,500 healthcare claims a day.   XXX’s unique business practices and knowledge of ambulance reimbursement increase its client’s profitability and shorten collection cycles, so they can focus on their core service: providing transportation to patients in need. WC040207A is a private equity investment firm. targeting acquisitions of manufacturing, distribution and services businesses that generate between $1.5 million and $6 million of EBITDA.
Buyer Profile WC032707A has announced the acquisition of XXX Storage Systems, Inc. Like WC032707A, XXX offers a range of mobile storage products that help companies free up floor space while improving the organization and storage of everything from files to food items to stockroom merchandise to tools. XXX sells its products nationwide to customers in industrial, healthcare, foodservice and retail industry segments through a network of authorized dealers that install the systems.

For WC032707A, the acquisition solidifies its position as the nation's top provider of mobile shelving and storage systems to leading retailers ranging from the largest mass merchants to mall-based concepts. The combination gives the company a much stronger presence in the office and filing segment for high-density file storage.WC042707A will continue to actively seek additional acquisitions of U.S.-based niche storage solutions providers.

Buyer Profile WC022007A manufactures and distributes solid surface bathroom vanity tops and sinks for residential use.  The company is a leading supplier to Lowe’s as well as other regional distributors.  In 2007, WC022007A plans new product launches including its proprietary line of shower surrounds and bases.  WC022007A is seeking to acquire other kitchen and bathroom related businesses which will help diversify the company’s customer base beyond the big box retailers.  The ideal target will have revenues of $5 to $50 million selling through such diversified distribution channels as Pro Dealers, Co-Ops and Kitchen & Bath Dealers, to name a few.

 

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