BUYER SEEKING
BUSINESS
We have been retained to identify businesses to acquire for the buyer described below. The buyer is paying our fees - you will not be asked to pay a fee or list your business for sale.
To discuss further, please contact Aimee Burley at 301-458-0884 or aimee@burleylonline.com.
TYPE OF BUSINESS
The ideal company will fall within one of the categories below, or have similar characteristics. Staff is expected to remain with the business, and the goal is to build around a strong team and create a rewarding environment for all staff.
Types of Business:
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Product-based businesses
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Business-to-business services
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Business-to-distribution-to-consumer
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Distribution
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Manufacturing
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Non-retail consumer products/services
Characteristics:
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Defensible niche or vertical
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Not easily replicated or moved offshore
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Value driven, not price driven
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Solid customer base
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Established and self-sustaining
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Profitable or close to break-even
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Significant growth opportunity
The above represents ideal business types with favorable characteristics, however other industries will be considered. Businesses not of interest include hospitality, agriculture, automotive repair, retail, gas stations, personal care, financial services.
Location:
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Greater Baltimore Metro Area
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Greater Washington DC Metro Area
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Relocatable and multi-location businesses considered
Ideal size:
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$1 to 5 million in revenue
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Profitable businesses facing specific challenges will be considered.
ACQUISITION STRATEGY
Objective:
To acquire, grow, and manage a company with significant growth opportunity, while providing the existing owner with a comfortable transition, fair valuation and immediate liquidity.
Timing:
The buyer is prepared to present offers immediately, and close quickly.
ABOUT THE BUYER
The buyer is a seasoned senior executive with over 15 years expertise in operations, finance, strategy and organizational efficiency. Experience is in both small business and multi-billion dollar global corporations.
The buyer is an individual entrepreneur with a strategic approach and financial strength. He is not part of a search fund and does not rely on private equity backing. As such, owners will not experience the restraints and multi-layer approvals traditionally imposed by investment groups.
The buyer will take a hands-on role to capitalize on the strengths of the company, and leverage his experience for long term growth.
Funds Available for Acquisition:
$1.5 million
Ideal Acquisition Value:
$500,000 to $1 million
Net Worth:
$3 million