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Podcasts/Acquiring Minds
Acquiring MindsAugust 19, 2021✓ Verified in SBA records

How to Survive Acquiring a $3.5m Flooring Business

with Chris Edwards · Affordable Flooring Warehouse

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

The Deal

Business
Affordable Flooring Warehouse
Industry
Flooring Retail and Installation
State
CO
Purchase Price
$1.7M
Year
2021
Financing
SBA 7a
LTV at Close
80%
Deal Source
broker

Financing Structure

$1.4M
SBA 7(a)
$1.4M (80%)
Buyer Equity
$170K (10%)
Seller Note
$170K (10%)

Strategic Rationale

Acquisition of a stable, cash-flowing business with a geographic moat.

Post-Acquisition Performance

Revenue up 25% from prior year; 23-25% EBITDA margin.

The LenderHawk View

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Matched SBA Loan Records

SBA loan filings we matched to this deal

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