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Podcasts/Acquiring Minds
Acquiring MindsMarch 16, 2026✓ Verified in SBA records

A $6.5m Business Worth Flying To

with Naveen Vinta · Bailey Cranes

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

The Deal

Business
Bailey Cranes
Industry
aerial work platform business (lifts/cranes)
State
WI
Purchase Price
$4.5M
Multiple
3.7x
Year
2024
LTV at Close
75%
Deal Source
broker

Financing Structure

$3.4M
$675K
SBA 7(a)
$3.4M (75%)
Seller Note
$675K (15%)
Buyer Equity
$450K (10%)

Strategic Rationale

Modernize a tech-lagging manufacturer benefiting from reshoring and government contracts.

Post-Acquisition Performance

Revenue around $6.5M; implemented ERP and updated branding to modernize.

The LenderHawk View

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Matched SBA Loan Records

SBA loan filings we matched to this deal

Nicolet National Bank95%
$420KP + 1.75%FY2018
WBD, Inc.95%
$1.5MFY2023

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