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Podcasts/Acquiring Minds
Acquiring MindsJuly 25, 2024

Reflections on 2 Years in the Knife Fight

with Brett Kennedy

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

The Deal

Industry
moving company
State
GA
Purchase Price
$520K
Multiple (SDE)
2.0x
Year
2022
LTV at Close
78%
Deal Source
broker

Financing Structure

SBA 7(a)
Buyer Equity
$78K
Seller Note
$26K

Strategic Rationale

Stable, asset-heavy blue-collar business with untapped growth potential.

Post-Acquisition Performance

Revenue grew to $1.1M in 2023; on pace for $1.4M in 2024; stabilized operations.

The LenderHawk View

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