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Businesses For Sale

TREE SERVICE BUSINESS

Location: Golden Horseshoe

Price: $1,060,000


  

  • This company provides a wide array of tree services including pruning, stump      removal, planting, cabling, a property clean-up
  • Fully turnkey with existing client base, employees, and capital equipment in      place
  • Approximately 90% residential and 10% commercial 
  • Fully developed website 
  • Demand in the area is very strong- many leads are generated in-season
  • Excellent location that is optimally designed with strong visibility on a busy road
  • F2018 sales of $540,000 has grown to $1.04mm in F2019
  • Running at 60% capacity utilization of capital equipment capability- room for over      $500 K growth without additional capital expenditures 
  • Approx. $50,000 in net working capital included
  • Fair Market Value of capital equipment is $800,000
  • Normalized EBITDA of approx. $215,000
  • Seller owns property and would offer an attractive lease
  • Full transitional assistance offered
  • Excellent opportunity for an owner operator or competitor looking to make an      accretive purchase!


SPECIALTY MANUFACTURING BUSINESS 

Location: Barrie

Price: $425,000  (NEW PRICE)


   

  • Long established business designing, manufacturing, and marketing a B2B family of products used by other manufacturers, processors, and logistics companies
  • Full time staff of 2 plus owner.
  • Custom design and manufacturing processes provide protection from offshore manufacturers. 
  • Considerable growth opportunities with implementation of a crystalized sales and marketing strategy
  • Top ten customers represent 68% of sales. (approx. blended average)
  • Inventory of approx. $50,000 (FMV) included
  • Capital assets of approx. $225,000 (FMV) included
  • Blended 4-year sales approx. $1.1mm with normalized blended EBITDA of $100,000 and SDE of $180,000
  • $20,000 of Net Working Capital included
  • Newly developed prototype developed and being marketed.
  • Full transitional assistance offered from owner.
  • An excellent opportunity for a hands-on operator with sales and mechanical acumen or a manufacturer looking for bolt-on strategic product. 



PROFITABLE BREAKFAST/LUNCH RESTAURANT 

Location: Hamilton

Price: $195,000    (IN NEGOTIATION)

  

  • Busy restaurant serving breakfast and lunch six days per week (8a-2p) 
  • Open 3 ½ years  and has developed a strong and loyal clientele of local business people and  residents.
  • Good   location with strong traffic flow.  
  • Total of   11 tables with seating for 48.  
  • All  equipment meticulously maintained- completely turnkey. 
  • In  addition to owner, 2 FT and one PT employee
  • Average  charge per client is $12.50
  • 1256 ft  sq. lease - $3200/month all in. Renewable June, 2020. Buyer would be      allowed to negotiate new lease prior to closing. 
  • Revenue  has been growing with F2019 at $317,000
  • Cash flow  to owner (SDE) normalized at approx. $108,000
  • Capital  assets valued (UCC on balance sheet) at $71,000
  • Inventory  of $2,500 included 
  • Very  attractive, clean, and amenable surrounds. 
  • Transitional  assistance from Seller included
  • Growth  opportunities abound
  • Great  opportunity for a couple or chef looking to buy and build a successful business!       





SEASONAL HOME SERVICE COMPANY

Location: West GTA

Price $225,000


  

  • This business provides a seasonal service (winter) to homeowners (90%) and businesses      (10%)
  • Inventory   is stored in the off season and installed at the beginning of winter and      removed as the winter progresses
  • FT Staff  of 3 plus owner (seasonal) 
  • Fully  developed website with sales lead portal
  • Gross  margins of approx. 93%
  • Owner reports no direct selling – revenue derived from existing customers and      referrals
  • Computer  software, customer information including required installation details,      are included.
  • Normalized  revenue of $200,000 with cash flow to owner (SDE) of approx. $110,000
  • Designs  are proprietary to business and are included 
  • Some  tools and materials included
  • Home  based business with year-round storage facility
  • Full  transitional assistance offered
  • Limited  competition 
  • Ideal  for owner operator or a seasonal summer business (e.g.- pool      services/landscaping) to add to their business over winter months. 






DECOR AND FURNITURE RETAIL BUSINESS

Location: Niagara Region

Price: $539,000 


  

  • Established for over 15 years, the company has a strong reputation and large customer base.
  • The inventory selection is very  tasteful and has been refined over the years to meet the demands of its  customers
  • Trained staff in place
  • Twenty-one major suppliers offering compelling products that provide strong margins
  • Extremely well merchandised store      
  • Average customers are homeowners aged 35-55. 
  • Premises 4850 ft. sq. and will be  renewed at 2018 rate in July for 2 years with a 5-year option  
  • Strong population growth within  trading area
  • Revenue of approximately $550,000, gross profit $310,000 with normalized SDE of $150,000. Current inventory of   approx. $180,000 included. 
  • Well-developed website 
  • Great opportunity for someone  with retail experience with an eye towards home furnishing! 




FIRE PROTECTION COMPANY

Location: West GTA

Price: $640,000

   

  •  Long established business founded in 1984 with current owner running it 8+ years. Excellent reputation 
  •  Owner and/or staff must have a CFAA license to operate the business
  • In addition to owner, 2 F/T employees (inspections and administration) and 2 P/T employees 
  •  A large portion of the revenue stream is from repeat customers and buildings
  • Very large expansion/growth potential. Current owner has been turning down new customer requests for quotations due to labour and time constraints 
  • 70% commercial, 30% industrial
  • Customers include property management groups, institutional clients, and corporations
  • F2018 revenue of $605,000 with F2019 tracking to an increase (June 30 YE) 
  • F2018 normalized cash flow of $260,000 and $160,000 EBITDA. F2019 tracking higher 
  • Debt Free/Cash Free 
  • Full transitional assistance offered from owner. Owner could potentially stay on beyond this period in a consulting capacitye
  • UCC on vehicle $6,735
  • Seller owns the building and would be prepared to lease at favorable rate
  • Reason for sale is semi-retirement
  • An excellent opportunity for a hands-on operator or a competitor looking to gain access to a strong/diverse/scalable account base.






SPECIALTY FOOD MANUFACTURER

Location: Niagara Region

Price: $239,000


   

  • Long established business manufacturing and marketing a premium specialty food products
  • Full time staff of 2 plus the owner
  • Website in development
  • Supplies one major account and several independent retailers
  • Has secured access to quoting another major account
  • Owner has not been actively engaged in the business due to family health issues
  • Considerable growth opportunities with implementation of a crystalized sales and marketing strategy
  • At November 30, 2017 capital equipment and leaseholds at $202,000 including machinery, freezers, truck 
  • At November 30, 2017 revenue of $254,000 and gross profit of $181,000.  
  • Full transitional assistance offered from owner.
  • An excellent opportunity for a hands-on operator with food manufacturing experience or a competitor looking to add a category and gain access to a desirable account base.




MEDICAL DISTRIBUTION COMPANY 

Location: Golden Horseshoe 

Price: $595,000


SOLD


  • An independent Canadian supplier of medical equipment and devices
  • Strong revenue growth profile with solid cash flow/profitability
  • ADP Licensed
  • Open 6 days/week and receives clinic referrals
  • Staff in place and would likely stay on
  • F’18 Revenue (Y/E February) estimated at $750,000
  • Normalized EBITDA of approx. $200,000
  • Included is approx. $90,000 in net working capital ($70,000 inventory) and $7,000 in capital equipment
  • Attractive lease in strong location with 3 years remaining
  • Turn-key operation
  • Buyer could increase staff hours and be part-time
  • Owner will offer full transitional assistance
  • Some medical equipment experience would be beneficial


  



  

PROFITABLE DISTRIBUTION COMPANY 

Location: West GTA 

Price: $1,650,000


SUSPENDED



  • ​​The company has a broad base of customers including industrial and commercial end-users and redistributors.
  • No single customer represents more than 15% of the company’s business
  • Most of the distribution is within a 100 km radius of the head office.
  • The company was established in the 1960’s and has a history of consistent revenues and cash flow.
  • The company distributes a broad range of quality brands. Inventory management is strong and averages 9.5 turns per year
  • F2018 revenue of approx. $2.7mm, gross profit of $1.05mm, and normalized EBITDA of approx. $425,000.
  • Net Working Capital of $375,000 included (inventory of approx. $350,000 plus AR)
  • Depreciated capital assets of approx. $100,000. Two leased trucks with lease assumed by Buyer
  • In addition to the owner, the business has a general manager, office/inside sales manager, two inside sales representatives, a warehouse manager, two warehouse staff and two part-time drivers. Entirely turn-key with staff having strong customer relationships. Business is not highly owner dependent.
  • Management is focused on and has delivered strong customer service and high product fill-rates.
  • Full transitional assistance included.
  • Share Sale
  • Attractive to an owner operator, investor, or competitor looking for an accretive acquisition that would add geographic coverage and scope.


  

  


AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY 

Location: SW Ontario

Price:  $799,000


SOLD


  • This business is a distributor of innovative agriculture products and equipment in Canada and the USA.
  • It has an exclusive agreement with one manufacturer and has agreements with six other manufacturers
  • The company has a broad base of over 200 customers who are principally end users. No single customer represents more than 8% of the company’s business and distribution is in Ontario, Canada, and the USA.
  • It enjoys an excellent reputation in the industry and was founded approx. 14 years ago. Its objective is to help farmers improve productivity and their bottom line.
  • There are employees that would likely stay on. The seller would also look to enter into a 5 Year employment or consulting agreement in a sales management capacity, making this an ideal situation for a corporate purchase.
  • The seller owns both the office and warehouse facility that he could lease ongoing. Or the business could be rolled into an existing business.
  • Revenue has grown from $2.17mm to $$3.52mm over the past 4 years and sales and order backlog for fiscal 2018 stands at $1.8mm. (year end October 31) 
  • Normalized EBITDA of $200K and Normalized SDE at $300K. Inventory of approx. $450K included as well as capital equipment/leaseholds, and goodwill. Balance of Net WC to be discussed.
  • An excellent opportunity for an agricultural based corporation to make a sound, accretive acquisition of a growing company with current management retained. 

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SOLD! - PLUMBING/HVAC COMPANY 

Location: East GTA 

Price: $2,000,000


  • ​Profitable Plumbing and HVAC Company originally incorporated in the late 90’s.
  • Clients include Cities and Municipalities, Builders, General Contractors, Businesses, and End Users. 
  • Company has strong relationships with suppliers and employees. 
  • The company has been built on service, expertise, and reliability. Does installations (70%) and service/maintenance work. (30%)
  • Completely turn-key and seller committed to a successful transition. After transition, seller would be willing to enter into a one year consulting agreement at 30 hours/week.
  • Existing 5000+ ft. sq location leased at approx. $1500/mo plus second small facility at $1,500/mo.
  • F2017 Interim 5-Month revenue approx. $2.6mm trending to $4.5mm Full Year.
  • 5 Month operating income of approx. $850,000 with EBITDA forecast full year at approx. $1.4mm.
  • Current backlog of approx. $4mm (50% Plumbing, 50% HVAC) 
  • Included in the sale price is approx. $120,000 of inventory and $175,000 (UCC) of capital equipment.
  • Buyer should have plumbing and HVAC experience. 
  • Some vendor financing available to qualified buyer
  • Share sale 

 

SOLD! - TRANSPORT FLEET SERVICING COMPANY 

Location: Golden Horseshoe

Price: $450,000​


  • The business provides a service to truck fleet operators in the Golden Horseshoe.
  • The company has a broad base of clients. The majority are long-term.
  • No single customer represents more than 25% of the company’s business and most of the work is done within a 50 km radius of the head office.
  • The company provides two core services, one which is quite stable and the other exhibiting considerable growth.
  • The company has shown a history of increasing revenues and cash flow.
  • F2017 revenue of approx. $680,000 with blended normalized Seller’s Discretionary Earnings of approx. $215,000. Normalized EBITDA of $135,000. Normalized EBIT of $127,000.
  • Included in the asking price is approx. $41,000 in capital equipment (UCC), software, FF+E, and goodwill.
  • Business is not highly owner dependent.
  • Additionally, there are 2 P/T administration staff and 9-12 seasonal hourly staff
  • Current lease has 1.5 years remaining. 3125 Sq. ft. at $2200/month.
  • Business running at 50% capacity utilization so there is room for further growth without the need for more capex.
  • Website is the only marketing spend with no active selling.
  • Management is focused on and has delivered strong customer service
  • Full transitional assistance included. The business skills are easily transferable
  • Ideal opportunity for an owner operator, a competitor, or similar business looking for an accretive acquisition that would add geographic coverage and scope. Entirely turnkey.
  • Share sale


  

SOLD! - PET SERVICES COMPANY 

Location: West GTA 

Price: $137,000


  • ​​Boasting a client database of 2200, this long-established (20+ years) pet services company has consistent revenues and cash flow.
  • In any given year 375-400 clients are active in contributing to revenue
  • Has one administrative associate and many independent contractors
  • A home based business that provides a variety of pet care services
  • Complete database and software including contractor contact information and performance ratings.
  • Most recent fiscal yearly revenues of $307,000 with normalized SDE of $65,000
  • Full transitional assistance offered.
  • An excellent opportunity for an owner operator with a passion for pets!
  • Completely turn-key


  


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