Seeking Equity Partners | Specialty Distribution Acquisition Under LOI

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by a searcher from Harvard University - Harvard Business School
in Bellevue, WA, USA

2h ago

RAISING CAPITAL

Seeking Equity Partners | Specialty Distribution Acquisition Under LOI | $1.3M EBITDA

Business Services · Washington

revenue: $9,500,000

ebitda: $1,300,000

Exclusivity:

Exclusive Representation

SBA Eligiblity:

Not SBA Eligible

Revenue:

$9,500,000

EBITDA:

$1,300,000

Purchase Price:

$6,700,000

Owner Financing:

$1,675,000

Equity Financing:

$3,900,000

Debt Financing:

$2,100,000

Seeking equity partners for an independent sponsor acquisition of a Seattle-based specialty distributor of artisan hot-glass materials. The company generates approximately $9.5mm in revenue and $1.3mm in preliminary TTM adjusted EBITDA, subject to completion of QoE. Investment highlights: - Founded in 1987, with an established position in a specialized market. - Exclusive North American distribution rights with a primary European supplier through 2036. - Diversified customer base and an experienced operating team. - Opportunities to improve inventory management, purchasing discipline, and profitability. The transaction is under LOI at a $6.7mm base purchase price, plus contingent earnout consideration. The proposed financing includes $2.1mm in senior debt, $1.675mm in seller financing, and approximately $3.9mm in equity. Diligence is underway, with a targeted December 2026 close. I welcome introductions to investors interested in participating in the equity raise. Please message me to discuss fit; a detailed investment memo is available under NDA.

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