Caswell Vlachos Group
CASWELL VLACHOS GROUP
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
BUSINESS BROKERAGE
Headquartered in Portland, Maine.

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CVG works with a limited number of clients in order to provide a high degree of service combined with maximum confidentiality. Our list of clients seeking to be acquired is a constantly changing one and we encourage you to visit with us often.

PUBLIC LISTINGS:

 

National

Leading Niche Online Pet Products Retailer-Easily Relocated

Well-structured online retailer of niche pet products. 95% of sales are generated in four broad product categories. The company focuses on selling a full selection of durable items in its target categories which are not generally available in variety through bricks and mortar pet stores. The preponderance of the firm's business is generated via natural (organic) search rankings and it has low reliance on paid search. Most orders are received via the web with the company's 1-800 phone service providing customer support.

       Revenue $ 2,448,000

       Offering Price $1,400,000

New England

Highly Profitable Manufacturer, Growth Potential

Contract manufacturer with exceptional free cash flow ($764,000 in 2009), high level of repeat orders, defendable strategic position and interesting growth potential.  Size provides it with strong operating leverage and ability to substantially increase production without the need for additional space, and growth would require commensurately less equipment and staff.  There is relatively low transition risk due to well documented business processes and well structured, simplicity of the operations. 

       Revenue $2,600,000

       Offering Price $2,950,000 plus net working capital

       Net working capital = A/R + inventory + work in progress - A/P

New England

Turnaround/Value Opportunity

Historic, century old Maine wood products company acquired by national wood products firm

         Revenue $2,500,000

New England

Building Products Consortium

The firm achieved revenue of $27,000,000 in 2008 and enjoys the highest gross margin percentage that we know of in its industry.  It is located in the heart of one of the country's largest urban markets.  This is a turnaround opportunity and requires a strong financial manager.

     

Maine
Manufacturer-Home Builder
The firm is a unique home building operation with significant manufacturing components. All layers of management are in place as are sophisticated technology systems. Included are a wall panel manufacturing facility, a state-of-the-art cabinet manufacturing component and a growing custom yacht interiors division. The firm has enjoyed increased revenue through the current downturn and has substantial revenue booked for the future.

Revenue $10.0m
Asset Base $1.8m+ (optional $1.5m real estate)
Adjusted Cash Flow $800k+
Offering Price $2,900,000
(acquirer assumes trade payables)

 

PRIVATE PROJECTS:

Maine

Distributor and Installer of Safety Products

The firm is a leading provider and installer of code required safety products.  The company primarily services commercial and municipal accounts.  A sale offering will be prepared with special emphasis on the protection of existing employees.

New England

Two Location Distributor Consumer Products

Ongoing project where CVG has identified a revenue target for the company which provides goods and services to school systems, colleges, etc.  Once the revenue target is achieved CVG will confidentially offer the firm for acquisition and will assist in preparing the company for ownership transition.

New England

Multi-Location Building Materials Supplier

Each location is located in or near a major metropolitan area, with revenue exceeding $20 million in recent years.  The company has a long history of profitable operations supplying building materials to professional contractors, municipalities and industrial customers, though has been affected by current economic downturn. Currently working with ownership on confidential exit strategy (price TBD).  Substantial opportunity exists for financial or strategic buyer to acquire the company at historically attractive price and to be well-positioned for the market recovery. 

 

 
       
A results oriented merger and acquisitions/business brokerage firm facilitating
ownership exit strategies and corporate acquisitions in Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
Caswell Vlachos Group    |    281 Veranda Street    |    Portland, Maine 04103
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