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Podcasts/Acquiring Minds
Acquiring MindsJune 17, 2024

3x Revenue Despite Turnover, Hangovers & Threats

with JD Beck

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LenderHawk analysis. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Acquiring Minds.

The Deal

Industry
plumbing
State
CO
Purchase Price
$800K
Multiple
2.5x
Year
2022
Deal Source
bizbuysell

Financing Structure

SBA 7(a)

Strategic Rationale

Professionalize a durable "old school" trade business with low entry multiples.

Post-Acquisition Performance

Tripled revenue and grew earnings significantly in the first 18 months.

The LenderHawk View

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P + 2.00%
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