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Podcasts/Acquiring Minds
Acquiring MindsFebruary 20, 2025

How to Buy & Transform a 120-Year-Old Manufacturer

with Lucas Philips

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

The Deal

Industry
manufacturer of interior upholstery parts for vintage automobiles
State
NJ
Purchase Price
$1.0M
Multiple
3.0x
Year
2021
LTV at Close
90%
Deal Source
broker

Financing Structure

SBA 7(a)
$900K
Buyer Equity
$100K

Strategic Rationale

Digitally transform a legacy B2B manufacturer into a D2C e-commerce brand.

Post-Acquisition Performance

Sales up 60%; D2C e-commerce now over 1/3 of revenue.

The LenderHawk View

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