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Podcasts/Acquiring Minds
Acquiring MindsOctober 14, 2024

Business Collapse After Going All-In

with Justin Willess

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

The Deal

Industry
Construction - paint and industrial flooring subcontracting
State
VA
Purchase Price
$8.5M
Multiple (SDE)
3.4x
Year
2022
LTV at Close
79%
Deal Source
bizbuysell

Financing Structure

$5.0M
$1.7M
$1.7M
SBA 7(a)
$5.0M (54%)
Bank Loan
$1.7M (18%)
Seller Note
$1.7M (18%)
Buyer Equity
$830K (9%)

Strategic Rationale

Transitioning from consulting to a protagonist role in a high-growth construction market.

Post-Acquisition Performance

Revenue grew from $12M to $18M; business forced to close in 2023 due to accounts being garnished via Confession of Judgment.

The LenderHawk View

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