Listing ID: 80380
Business Overview
This business manufactures concrete burial vaults and performs related funeral services at a facility located in Georgia. The business also owns the land, buildings and manufacturing facility and those are included in the sale.
Financial
- Asking Price: $3,500,000
- Cash Flow: $337,151
- Gross Revenue: $814,815
- EBITDA: $324,568
- FF&E: $655,000
- Inventory: $10,000
- Inventory Included: Yes
- Established: 1985
Detailed Information
- Property Owned or Leased:Own
- Property Included:Yes
- Building Square Footage:N/A
- Lot Size:N/A
- Total Number of Employees:8
- Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment:N/A
The business operates from a company owned facility in Georgia. The complex includes an office (1260 SF), the manufacturing plant (2800 SF) with a connected lean to roof (2800 SF), a warehouse (2240 SF) and 5.5 acres of land.
The owners are willing to provide 30 days of training as part of the purchase price and additional time on a paid basis.
Retirement
The business has increased total annual revenue for many years in a row. They have established working relationships with funeral homes that provide a regular and consistent revenue stream.
The business could increase revenue by hiring additional employees and increasing the volume of vaults manufactured.
Additional Info
The company was established in 1985, making the business 37 years old.
The transaction will include inventory valued at $10,000, which is included in the suggested price.
The company has 8 FT / 4 PT employees and resides in a building with approx. square footage of N/A sq ft.
Why is the Current Owner Selling The Business?
There are all sorts of reasons individuals decide to sell operating businesses. However, the true factor vs the one they say to you may be 2 totally different things. As an example, they may state "I have a lot of various commitments" or "I am retiring". For lots of sellers, these reasons stand. But, for some, these may just be reasons to try to conceal the reality of altering demographics, increased competition, current decrease in profits, or a variety of various other factors. This is why it is really important that you not rely absolutely on a seller's word, but rather, utilize the seller's response combined with your total due diligence. This will repaint a much more sensible image of the business's current situation.
Existing Debts and Future Obligations
If the current company is in debt, which lots of companies are, then you will need to consider this when valuating/preparing your offer. Many operating businesses borrow money so as to cover items such as stock, payroll, accounts payable, and so on. Bear in mind that sometimes this can imply that earnings margins are too small. Many companies come under a revolving door of taking on debt as a way to pay back other loans. In addition to debts, there may also be future commitments to take into consideration. There might be an outstanding lease on equipment or the building where the business resides. The business might have existing contracts with vendors that have to be fulfilled or might result in penalties if terminated early.
Understanding the Customer Base, Competition and Area Demographics
How do businesses in the area bring in brand-new clients? Most times, companies have repeat clients, which create the core of their daily earnings. Specific variables such as new competition sprouting up around the location, roadway building, and staff turnover can influence repeat clients as well as adversely impact future earnings. One vital thing to consider is the area of the business. Is it in a very trafficked shopping mall, or is it hidden from the main road? Certainly, the more individuals that see the business regularly, the greater the chance to construct a returning client base. A final idea is the basic location demographics. Is the business located in a densely populated city, or is it located on the outside border of town? How might the regional typical house earnings influence future revenue prospects?
