Acquisition Briefs
In-depth business-level analysis for active acquirers. Each brief includes reconstructed financials, valuation triangulation, risk scoring, and a 100-day integration plan.
Get a Brief for Any Listing →$10M Southern California Plumbing Contractor — Strong Cash Flow, Institutional-Grade Infrastructure
Los Angeles County, CA
Strong fundamentals with $1.8M EBITDA and institutional-grade operations, but stretched valuation at 6.1x EBITDA and critical licensing/working capital hurdles require experienced buyer with $1.5M+ liquidity.
Established Home Services Business – Air Duct, HVAC & Dryer Vent
Naples, FL
Strong revenue ($1.74M) with healthy lead flow (45+ daily jobs) in a premium market, but weak SDE margins (13.3% vs. industry 18-25%) and heavy contractor reliance create execution risk.
Thriving Tick and Mosquito Control Business With Elite Retention
Detroit, MI
Strong specialty pest control acquisition at 0.68x SDE with recurring revenue model, proprietary methods, and clear growth runway through add-on services and route expansion.
Florida Plumbing & HVAC Business with Real Estate
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Despite strong operational fundamentals, the $7M asking price creates negative cash flow under SBA financing. Real estate represents 42% of purchase price, limiting debt service coverage. Requires $2M+ equity or aggressive seller financing.
National-Account HVAC & Kitchen Systems Contractor
Stark County, OH
Despite strong client roster and defensible niche, the business fails to generate sufficient cash flow to service SBA debt ($511K annual payment vs. $342K EBITDA). Price requires 33% reduction to $2.35M for financial feasibility.
Prime Koreatown Restaurant on 32nd St NYC
New York, NY
Despite Michelin recognition and $8.5M revenue, the 3.3x SDE multiple ($2.8M ask vs. $850K reported SDE) defies restaurant economics. Declining revenue ($10M→$8.5M), 9.1% rent-to-revenue ratio ($780K/yr lease), and NYC's 3-5% margin environment create unsustainable debt service burden under SBA financing.
Established Outdoor Insect Control Enterprise With Strong Margins
Boise, ID
Attractive recurring revenue model and strong margins offset by significant disclosure gaps. Business shows 26% reported SDE margin vs. reconstructed 46% — requires immediate P&L verification. Fair value $435K-$535K range, asking $300K represents 31-44% discount. Proceed with aggressive due diligence on financials, customer retention, and proprietary formula transferability.
Columbia, PA Facility Services Business – $3.05M Revenue, Recurring Commercial Contracts
Columbia, PA
Strong recurring revenue model with decent margins, but elevated valuation (6.3x reconstructed SDE), high customer concentration risk, and minimal post-debt cash flow require aggressive due diligence and price renegotiation.
Established Renewable Energy Contractor - Baltimore County, MD
Baltimore County, MD
Strong renewable energy platform with proven financials and recurring revenue, but asking price at 5.5x SDE demands structural solutions. Recommend 80% ask with seller participation.