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Podcasts/Acquiring Minds
Acquiring MindsJuly 17, 2023

How One Tiny Acquisition Grew Into a Holdco

with Matt Huggins

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

The Deal

Industry
Water infrastructure, equipment sales, and utility services
State
MT
Purchase Price
$1.6M
Year
2008
Deal Source
broker

Financing Structure

Bank Loan

Strategic Rationale

To acquire a passive, annuity-like lifestyle business near a ski resort.

Post-Acquisition Performance

Terrible initially; led to lawsuits and infrastructure failure.

The LenderHawk View

Real lenders that finance similar deals

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10
Median Spread
P + 2.00%
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