Seeking Equity Partner for Arizona Manufacturing Business

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by a searcher from Purdue University
in Mesa, AZ, USA

2h ago

Seeking Equity Partner for Arizona Manufacturing Business

Seeking Equity Partner for Arizona Manufacturing Business I'm seeking an equity partner for a manufacturing business that combines two growth opportunities under one roof: Manufacturing and sales of aftermarket automotive suspension products Full-service metal fabrication for Arizona commercial and industrial customers The company currently owns approximately $386,000 in equipment, tooling, fixtures, and inventory, including CNC machining centers, a 4kW fiber laser, brake press, welding equipment, tooling, and suspension product inventory. The infrastructure is already in place. The capital is needed to activate and scale the operation, not to start from scratch. We are seeking: • $350,000 equity investment • 40% ownership interest • Structured reduction of investor ownership to 10% after repayment of the original investment under agreed terms The business plan focuses on building recurring fabrication revenue from construction and equipment manufacturers while simultaneously growing a higher-margin branded suspension product line through wholesale and retail channels. Financial projections currently show: • Year 1 Revenue: approximately $980,000 • Year 1 EBIT: approximately $43,000 • Year 5 Revenue: approximately $4.9 million • Year 5 EBIT: approximately $1.17 million I'm looking for an investor who understands manufacturing, industrial businesses, distribution, automotive aftermarket products, or blue-collar operations and wants to help build a scalable company with significant growth potential. Happy to share the asset schedule, financial projections, and business plan with qualified parties. Mike Wilson

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reply by a searcher 2h ago
from Brigham Young University Hawaii in Queen Creek, AZ, USA

I am in AZ and have looked at similar deals where the equipment is worth more than the business. It might be a good idea to find another deal, as someone who was almost burned dealing with a similar situation With only $43,000 in EBIT, there is not enough profit to justify a $350,000 ($875,000 purchase price) unless you know something about the industry and where it is going, and have a plan to get there. The numbers don't make sense, even with the $1.17M 5 year EBIT. Wish you the best of luck in finding a partner

reply by a searcher 1h ago
from Purdue University in Mesa, AZ, USA

Appreciate the comment, but why wouldn't the investment be worth it. Funds recovered and equity... seems like it would at least be worth a conversation.