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Acquisition Opportunity S-1795 -S 

TRUCKING COMPANY – CONTRACT CARRIER 

Well established trucking company located in S.W. Ohio.  The company has over 80 active companies that it provides contract hauling on a local, intrastate and interstate basis.  Many of these companies have been customers for 10-20 years, including nine of its ten largest customers. 

The improving economy should allow the company to generate higher revenues and profits in 2004. 

INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS:

·        Established company with an excellent reputation

  • Well established loyal customer base – many have been customers for 10-20 years
  • Possibly ideal timing for the acquirer as economy begins improving
  • Stable, long term employees
  • The owner is willing to provide a smooth transition and would consider a longer term consulting agreement.
  • Priced near asset value
  • Revenues and profitability for 2004 is expected to improve due to new customers

 PURCHASE PRICE:

 Selling price for the business is $1,450,000 structured as an asset sale, free and clear of debt and leases.  Receivables of $250,000 and all equipment are included. 

Financial Summary (rounded):

   

2004

Estimate

2003 

2002

 

 

 

Assets

Included

 

Revenues

$2,700,000

2,555,000

3,115,000

 

 

 

Receivables

$    250,000

EBIT

     164,000

330,000

 

 

 

Equipment

      950,000

 EBITa: Pretax profit of the business before interest and taxes, adjusted.    

 

 Total

 $1,200,000

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