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SOLD - Making Stuff

Suit a Couple; Few Competitors; B2B; Environmentally Sustainable

$475,000 including stock and plant - Christchurch

#040620

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Under the same ownership for 30 years this business will benefit from an injection of energy and enthusiasm. There are sales of circa $730k +GST per annum and this business has provided well for the current owner, who is seeking to slow down and focus his attention elsewhere - but will be available as required for a strong transition and perhaps filling in as required.

The business currently services around 140 business clients but there are four times this number on its database that are currently inactive. Strengths include:

  • Low/no staff numbers (husband fulltime; wife works part time)
  • High level of tangible assets (stock $180k; P&E $150k)
  • Experienced and well regarded in its market
  • Business development opportunities
  • Enjoys a supply duopoly in its core business
  • Trading well this FY!

Two thirds of the products (representing 75% of the gross margin) are manufactured using specialised (albeit not complex) P&E; whilst other products are created by reprocessing or repackaging bulk resources into more client-specific sizes. Materials are purchased from NZ and overseas and circa $50k of working capital will be required over and above the purchase price.

The current owner's focus has been in the factory, running the machinery and a new owner who enjoys manufacturing may choose to mirror this. Alternatively a new owner may focus on business development and generate sufficient extra work to ensure there is enough resource in the factory to produce the orders.

This would suit a couple or a family looking to create their own future.

Net Surplus $147,794 EBPITD (1.5 x FTE)

Contact: Damien Fahey
Office: Christchurch

Confidentiality Agreement for Business Reference 040620, Broker Name Damien Fahey

Between Tabak Business Sales and the Interested Party.  The Interested Party must be an individual's name, NOT a company name.

In consideration of Tabak Business Sales (being any or all of Tabak Ltd (Licensed under REA 2008) and/or Tabak Business Sales Limited (Licensed under REA 2008) and their respective business brokers) entering into discussions relating to the possible acquisition of the assets or shares of any business(es) presented to me by Tabak Business Sales and specifically the business referenced above, I/We hereby agree and undertake as follows:

  1. To treat as totally confidential the identity of the business(es) disclosed to me and any details as to its operation or financial accounts;
  2. I acknowledge that the financial records, customer and supplier details and other information relating to the business to be disclosed to me shall at all times remain the sole and exclusive property of the Vendor and that such information is of competitive value and of a confidential nature and that loss or damage would be sustained by the Vendor if such information should be used or divulged by me for any purpose other than the evaluation of the purchase of the business or should it become into the possession of an unauthorised third party;
  3. Not to disclose the identity or any details of the operation or financial accounts to any third party (except my accountant or legal advisor who shall agree to respect this requirement for confidentiality) unless expressly authorised in writing by the Vendor or by Tabak Business Sales;
  4. Not to make an approach to the Vendor of any business disclosed to me by Tabak Business Sales, or the business' staff, customers or suppliers without prior arrangement with Tabak Business Sales and to refer all queries through Tabak Business Sales;
  5. We acknowledge that Tabak Business Sales is the introducing agent, and that all offers and deposits for the business, shares or property will be conducted through that office;
  6. If, I as a potential buyer breach clause 4 of this agreement and buy directly or indirectly this business from the Vendor of the business quoted then I the buyer will be responsible for any loss of commission due to Tabak Ltd (Licensed under REA 2008) and/or Tabak Business Sales Limited (Licensed under REA 2008) as the case may be;
  7. If, I as a potential buyer breach clause 1, 2 or 3 of this agreement I undertake to indemnify Tabak Business Sales against any actions, proceedings, costs, claims, demands or liabilities which you may suffer in consequence of that breach;
  8. That all information is received for no other purpose than the evaluation of the investment potential of the business;
  9. If I decide not to proceed with the investment, I agree to immediately return to Tabak Business Sales all written information supplied by it and retain no copies and to delete any electronic records including all emails and attachments relating to the business(es);
  10. Acceptance by Electronic Mail: Execution of this Agreement and transmission between the parties by electronic signature and email response each to the other or their representative will constitute offer and acceptance and satisfy the requirements of Section 5 of the Electronic Transactions Act 2002.
  11. Privity: For the purposes of Part 2, Subpart 1 of the Contract and Commercial Law Act 2017, the parties acknowledge and agree that the agreements and undertakings given by the recipient in this Confidentiality Agreement are given for the benefit of the Vendor and its related companies and representatives, and are enforceable at the suit of all or any of them.

Before proceeding with this Confidentiality Agreement, it is recommended that any prospective purchaser

  1. seeks legal advice.
  2. may or may need to seek technical or other advice and information.
  3. review Tabak Business Sales’ internal process in relation to any complaints.  A copy of these can be found here.
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