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Podcasts/Acquiring Minds
Acquiring MindsMay 13, 2024

Building a $10m Platform from 2 Low-SDE Businesses

with Scott Walton

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

The Deal

Industry
Mechanical services (heating, plumbing, HVAC)
State
NB
Purchase Price
$1.8M
Multiple
3.0x
Year
2022
LTV at Close
90%
Deal Source
other

Financing Structure

Bank Loan
Seller Note
Buyer Equity

Strategic Rationale

Establish a toehold in recession-proof trades to build a one-stop-shop for mechanical services.

Post-Acquisition Performance

Revenue and EBITDA doubled within 18 months; now the largest local plumbing team.

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