Posted by Lindsay Kammerzelt on Wed, Aug 18, 2010 @ 10:08 AM
Company Highlights:
- The company enjoys a well-earned reputation throughout the area for its excellent product and customer service.
- Gross revenue: 7.3 million (2009 historical)
- Focuses on highly profitable oil industry customer base. Infrastructure construction related to continued population growth (in addition to the strong forecast for oil field construction) is predicted to continue to support robust growth of residential and commercial projects.
- Newly constructed modern batch plant, office and workshop facilities situated on a large parcel of land provides significant room for growth and will support operations well into the future.
- Including the shareholders, the company employs a staff of 23 full-time employees at peak season. The company is an “open shop,” without union affiliation.
- Significant activity in the nearby Athabasca Oil Sands provides industry-related commercial construction as well as growth in the surrounding cities and towns to support the influx of new residents and businesses.
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Posted by Kristin Rublaitus on Tue, Aug 17, 2010 @ 01:47 PM
Company Highlights:
- Modern facility utilizes over 65,000 gallons of nickel electroforming solutions with a variety of tank sizes; offers a broad range of production capabilities to customers
- Serves a variety of industries including aerospace, automotive, federal and industrial scientific engineering organizations, and consumer goods producers
- Enjoys an active account base of approximately 16 customers providing an 80 percent rate of repeat business
- ISO 9001:2000 and AS9100 certified as of 2006; AS9100 is the Quality Systems Aerospace Model for Quality Assurance in design, development, production, installation and servicing and is the first standard available for use across the global aerospace community
- Scheduled to receive NADCAP certification in 2010 - The National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program is a global cooperative standards-setting program for aerospace engineering, defense and related industries. The certification is required by many of the largest military and civil aerospace manufacturers in the world.
- Provides a highly specialized niche service, with only three companies posing a direct competitive threat
- Substantial growth opportunities with the possibility of two large military contracts in the near future
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Posted by Lindsay Kammerzelt on Tue, Jul 27, 2010 @ 01:58 PM
Company Highlights:
- Provides design, engineering and construction services to multi-family residential, commercial, industrial and institutional market segments across Virginia, the District of Columbia and Maryland.
- Maintains a base of approximately 30 active customers that includes well-regarded national contracting firms such as Turner Construction Company, Skanska Group, Balfour Beatty, HITT Contracting, Whiting-Turner Construction Co. and Grunley.
- Since inception, high-quality services have distinguished the company from its competitors. Management’s hands-on approach and CADD-engineered layouts ensure that projects are carried out efficiently and effectively. In addition, shop prefab of many subsystems offers a competitive advantage. The company’s employees are non-union.
- The company's managers are committed to remaining with the firm for an agreed-upon period following a sale to help achieve its pro forma objectives.
- The company is listed in the Washington Business Journal’s Top 25 Electrical Contractors in the D.C. metro area, ENR’s Top 600 Specialty Contractors and Mid-Atlantic Top 75.
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Posted by Kelli Matonak on Thu, Jul 22, 2010 @ 02:07 PM
Company Highlights:
- The company’s turnkey capabilities consist of creative design, printing, finishing, and mailing services provided to commercial clientele.
- Comprehensive service offerings, a state-of-the-art equipment base, and a staunch focus on customer service have resulted in strong client relationships and a high rate of repeat business.
- Recent, full Green Certifications for FSC, SFI and PEFC printing
- Strong customer base includes blue-chip names in diverse industries
- The company’s newsletter unit is the largest supplier of school newsletters in the Midwest.
- The company’s direct mail work makes it one of the largest independent mailing houses in the Midwest.
- FY 2010 sales are forecast to reach $8.5MM with corresponding EBITDA of $508,150.
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Posted by Kelli Matonak on Wed, Jul 14, 2010 @ 03:15 PM
Company Highlights
- FY 2010 revenue is projected to be $35.65 million; EBITDA is expected to reach $2.0 million.
- A large bonding capacity ($44 million; $17 million per project) enables the company to bid on projects that are unmanageable for most small contractors.
- Approximately 75 to 80 percent of work done in-house; highly skilled workforce of 257 employees includes nearly 200 loyal union workers
- Considered a preferred contractor for several large customers, about 25 percent of the company’s projects are completed on a design-build basis; approximately 15 percent are bid via request for proposal; the remaining 60 percent of the company’s work is acquired via public bid
- Centrally located within the state of California, the company has easy access to multiple geographic markets.
- The shareholders seek to sell the business as part of a planned exit strategy. They are available to remain in operating roles under new ownership for an extended period.
- Backlog of signed contracts equals $27 million.
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Posted by Kelli Matonak on Wed, Jul 14, 2010 @ 03:12 PM
Company Highlights
- The mill, located on approximately 80 acres, has the capacity to produce 25 million board feet of lumber annually operating on just one shift.
- Sells to both export (75 percent of sales) and domestic (25 percent) markets, including manufacturers of furniture, windows, doors, molding, stairs, cabinets and flooring
- With three-quarters of its sales coming from the export market, the company is not adversely affected by the slowdown in housing starts in the U.S.
- Export markets include Spain, The Canary Islands, Germany, Greece, France, Belgium, Denmark, Holland, Italy, the Caribbean, Africa, the Middle East and Asia.
- Exceptional quality, a consistent focus on customer service, and quality positioning have resulted in excellent, long-standing client relationships.
- Significant growth potential via increased business development efforts, introduction of new products, and pursuit of untapped markets
- Enhanced profitability stemming from drastically reduced energy costs can be achieved through capital investment in the purchase of a boiler and co-generation system.
- Strong management team currently in place (sons of current owners) capable of assuming management of day-to-day operations without involvement of current shareholders
- Sales for FYE 2010 are forecast to approximate $19.0 million with corresponding EBITDA of $3.14 million.
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Posted by Kelli Matonak on Fri, Mar 05, 2010 @ 08:05 AM
There are many means of gathering capital to purchase a business, such as SBA loans that are meant specifically for purchasing power to buy a business. There are many new business buyers in the United States that are using Small Business Administration loans to fund their first business purchases. There are also firms such as The March Group that assist with such business purchases in the mid level privately held market. These loans and the preceding business purchases can be very advantageous, but only if you go about the process in the right way.
If you are thinking about getting one of these SBA loans to buy a business, now might be a good time to do it. In an effort to stimulate the economy, lenders have now increased their loan-to-value lending limits to encourage more business buyers and entrepreneurs. Even legal aliens are entitled to the SBA program, although they are more likely to be approved if they have been in the United States for a long time. Many business buyers have also been able to get the SBA loans when they might not have otherwise been able to get a loan at all, so it is definitely a beneficial program for many buyers and to the economy in general.
Like all huge transactions, buying a business requires great consideration, and the process is typically much smoother when an experienced firm like The March Group is consulted with. SBA loans definitely aren't the only option - only about 10 percent of all buyers of businesses will use SBA financing to purchase a business, according to a recent survey. There are several other forms of financing that business buyers can use that reduce personal risk and offer more flexibility. With a well-formulated plan, however, the SBA loan can be the best option for certain buyers. This is why it pays to have a little professional assistance along the way.
Posted by Kelli Matonak on Wed, Mar 03, 2010 @ 08:01 AM
Many investors, whether they are individuals or part of a firm, wonder how to select a business to buy when they first venture into the world of mergers and acquisitions. Firms such as The March Group, which specializes in marketing, negotiating and selling privately held mid-sized businesses, hear concerns over this all the time. Having professional consulting services from an experienced firm is the first step in selecting the right business to buy - no one should go it alone. That is just the beginning, though.
There are many different types of business to buy. There are online businesses that do everything from provide software and hardware to auction sites that sell a wide variety of goods to lead generation businesses that work in the mortgage industry to e-tailers that specialize in all sorts of different products - pretty much anything you can imagine. There are brick-and-mortar businesses in the retail and service industry, both local and international. There are technology firms, research and development firms and too many more to even attempt to list.
One of the first things you will want to do when you search for the right business with a firm like The March Group is to decide which type of business is most appropriate for your specific needs. The March Group specializes in successfully matching interested parties on both the buying and the selling side of the spectrum.
The best way to select the right business to buy is to determine whether they will be a good fit for your goals, whether the financial factors add up and whether the management transition will be smooth enough. Firms that strategically link business owners who are interested in selling with individuals and firms who are interested in buying can help determine the best strategy for selecting the business to suit your goals. It is of course first necessary to consider the length of time and amount of money you are interested in investing in this company, whether it is a safe investment or not and whether this business will work for you.
Posted by Kelli Matonak on Mon, Mar 01, 2010 @ 08:38 AM
The March Group's acquisition process is structured to help buyers explore only the most appropriate candidates that fit strategically individual objectives. Steps typically include:
- Establish an acquisition plan
- Assess management readiness
- Evaluate financial capability
- Conduct target industry assessment
- Develop screening criteria
- Prepare acquirer's business profile
- Produce and execute a target marketing plan
- Create target business profiles of candidates, including valuations
- Select optimum candidate
- Present purchase offer to target and negotiate
- After acceptance, conduct due diligence
- Close the transaction
If you are interested in exploring acquisition candidates, please visit our online marketplace at corporations4Sale.com.