#3820 Art Supply Manufacturer / Distributor

Founded over 40 years ago, this company is a manufacturer and distributor of art materials based in the Upper Midwest. The company supplies art materials to the educational and fine art markets throughout North America. The company has a full line of high-end branded products.Sales trends show stable revenue with a lack of seasonality or cyclicality, due to its’ diverse product line and a sturdy base of consumable products. Sales are highly repeatable in aggregate and within individual product segments. Margins are stable, averaging 40-50% across product lines. The company has been proactive in managing supply chain and inflation, resulting in no significant changes in company performance. The owners are seeking to sell 100% of the company and will provide transition support for a successful sale and smooth integration. For the acquirer, significant organic and rollup M&A opportunities exist. A likely acquirer will be a strategic manufacturer operating in the art / education / craft space or a financial buyer looking for a stable and straight forward operating company with high gross margins.