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Keate Partners Ltd.

 

April 2010 Newsletter

Topics on Buying, Selling and Valuing a Business

 

 

 

Just Released Businesses for Sale 

 

INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTOR S-2093

This Cincinnati area Company provides multiple services, including plumbing (40%), underground utility construction (30%), demolition (20%), and concrete sawing (10%).  The Company has an excellent staff and a reputation for quality work.

 

INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS:

·          Provides many services that could complement an existing construction services company;

·          Projects are regional and experienced staff travels to job sites;

·          Excellent profitability until 2009;

·          Excellent equipment with capability for many types of projects;

·          Management available to work for new owner;

·          Real estate is on a month-to-month lease, so business can easily be relocated to new owner’s facilities

 

PURCHASE PRICE: The business is being offered for sale for $1,100,000, based on an asset sale, free and clear of all liabilities.  Assets included in the sale are fixed assets with an estimated fair market value of $750,000.

 

 

2009

2008

2007

Sales

       5,567,649

        6,813,116

         3,410,100

Gross Margin

          576,534

        1,174,479

         1,001,220

EBITDA

         (245,921)

           438,969

            351,379

EBITDA: Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation & Amortization

  

INDOOR AMUSEMENT BUSINESS – CHILDREN ORIENTED S-2096

This business is unique in the Cincinnati area.  It offers both kids and adults a fun experience with a high level of referrals and repeat customers.  It caters to both walk-in business and provides party rooms to combine both entertainment and the ability to have a group party.

 

The business prepares no food.  Those using the party rooms can order in pizza and other fast food as desired.  The leased 10,000 sq. ft. facility is clean and appealing.  It is located in a highly visible location, in a growing area of Cincinnati.  Its unique concept attracts customers from a large area, in and around Cincinnati.  This is a franchise resale.  With the franchisor offering training and support, first time buyers will like this opportunity. 

 

INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS:

o         Adjusted cash flow exceeds $120,000

o         Simple and easy to operate

o         Incremental sales are highly profitable

o         Advertising and marketing skills would be beneficial

 

PURCHASE PRICE: The business is offered at $410,000 free and clear of debt.   

 

P&L Summary:

 

2009

 

 

Assets Included:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inventory

4,000

Total Income

 

455,701

 

 

Equipment & Fixed Assets (Cost)

266,700

 

 

 

 

 

Franchise (net of transfer fee)

25,000

Adjusted Cash Flow ("ACF")

 

120,370

 

 

Total

295,700

                       ACF: Profit (cash flow) before expenses of interest, depreciation, owner salary/perks.

 

LOCAL & REGIONAL TRUCKING & WAREHOUSE S-2098

 

This well established (fifteen+ years) Company provides regional and local trucking services, as well as warehousing, storage, logistics and import/export services.

 

INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS:

o         Well established customer base with the majority of customers served over ten years

o         Numerous growth opportunities if the business had additional capital

o         Mix of company owned equipment (80%) and owner/operator (20%)

o         Excellent employees; management will remain if new owner desires

o         Excellent addition to existing transportation company or user of transportation services

 

REASON FOR SALE:  Retirement of majority owner.

 

PURCHASE PRICE: The business is being offered as an asset sale, free and clear of all liabilities, for $850,000.

 

Assets Included in the Sale:  Fixed assets (eighteen trucks and fifty over-the-road trailers, plus five storage trailers) with an estimated fair market value of $700,000, plus goodwill and customer base.

 

 

2009

2008

2007

Revenues

   2,646,000

   3,709,000

   3,034,000

Gross Profit

      517,000

      714,000

      621,000

Net Income

     (204,000)

      128,000

          3,000

No adjustments have been made to Net Income

 

PRINTING SERVICES TO PRINTERS M-2077

 

This Company is decades old and is still owned by a third generation family member.  The Company offers printing services to the printing trade in a ten state region.  The Company name is well known and synonymous with quality service.

 

INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS:

o         Outstanding name and reputation in the printing trade

o         Loyal, long-standing customer base

o         Experienced, long-term employees knowledgeable and skilled in operations

o         Owner is flexible on transition plan

 

PURCHASE PRICE:  The business is offered as an asset sale, free and clear of all debt and liabilities, for $1,695,000.  Assets of $1,475,000.

 

P&L Summary:

 

2009

 

2008

Total Income

 

1,691,423

 

2,646,005

Adjusted Cash Flow ("ACF")

 

11,514

 

259,058

                                                             ACF: Profit (cash flow) before expenses of interest, depreciation, owner salary/perks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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