Looking to acquire sporting good manufacturer

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October 26, 2022

by a searcher from University of Washington in Redmond, WA, USA

I am looking to raise term debt and a line of credit to buy and operate a sporting goods manufacturer in northern Washington State. The company has consistent growth and profitability, including through 2020 and 2021. • The target’s forecast suggests $13M in revenue for###-###-#### Adjusted profits were $809K in 2020, $1.3M in 2021, and are forecasted to be $2-2.2M in###-###-#### Adjustments were made to remove the seller’s personal expenses, to include a salary for me, and to make one-time adjustments like removing PPP forgiveness. • Revenue in both 2020 and 2021 was constrained due to supply chain issues and costs in 2021 and 2022 are higher than normal because the company ordered more inventory than reasonably necessary in order to avoid supply constraints. • Cost of the acquisition is $6M, made up of $4.5M in good will and $1.5M in inventory. Non COGS expenses range from an average of $310K-$380/mo in 2021 and 2022. The business is capital-light (only about $35K in equipment), so any lending will need to be considered on a cash-flow basis. I will write a $1M equity check and am looking to take on debt for the remainder of the purchase price, plus a $1M revolving line of credit for working capital, which will cover initial expenses and be tapped as needed to order inventory (by the 40’ container load from China and India). There is an opportunity to buy the seller’s real estate as well at $4.5M, which is a secondary priority for me. I would be happy to talk with anyone interested in a closer look at funding this project.
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from University of Toronto in Toronto, ON, Canada
Hi Tim, I cover acquisitions in the lower mid-market. The strong cash flow aspect of your acquisition is interesting, and the inventory aspect makes the debt structure a bit non-standard but I think there could be a good story to convey to lenders and I could look into it further for you. Structured Business Financing specializes in commercial debt for a wide variety of businesses and real estate. With hundreds of funding partners in our network, including traditional banks and nontraditional specialty lenders, across the U.S. and Canada. We have substantial experience in financing acquisitions and can find the right financing solutions to fit many needs. We can present multiple options up front, And we can help you put your package together and present it to a variety of lenders to get you the best financial structure and cost of financing, often at little or no cost to you. We can help you structure the transaction the correct way, get your paperwork in order, and present it to the right lenders that have an appetite for your industry. You can reach me at: redacted
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Reply by a lender
from Morehouse College in Birmingham, AL, USA
Hi Tim - would love to learn more about this acquisition. My name is Brandon, and I represent Stonehenge Capital. We provide cash flow driven debt to sponsors like yourself. My e-mail address is redacted
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