DistributionEstablished in 1989, this distribution business has built a loyal customer base in the St. Louis area. The operation is efficient and lean, with overhead kept deliberately low relative to revenue. Many customer relationships span a decade or more, and several commercial accounts are on multi-year arrangements. A tenured team of 22 handles day-to-day operations; several key employees have been with the company for many years. The St. Louis market continues to grow, and demand for distribution services has remained resilient through economic cycles. Service offerings have been refined over the years to focus on the most profitable lines of work. Bookkeeping is clean and professionally maintained, with financials ready for buyer review. Under the same ownership since 1989, the company has weathered multiple economic cycles while maintaining profitability. An excellent opportunity for a first-time buyer or an existing operator seeking a proven platform.
Seller will carry 20% at 7.5% interest, 3-year note, for a well-qualified buyer.
Owner is consolidating investments and exiting day-to-day operations.
Seller will provide 3 weeks of on-site training and transition support.
Housed in a 34,280 sq ft warehouse with room to expand operations.
Growth opportunities include expanded digital marketing, added service lines, and extended hours.
Modeling Distribution Company Netting $974K in St. Louis · $5.42M
Asking price is $5.42M. Type an offer or drag to model one.
SBA 7(a) acquisition loans typically require ~10% down.
SBA business-acquisition loans are usually 10 years.
A market salary for whoever runs the business day-to-day, subtracted from earnings to show true profit. Set to $0 if you will owner-operate.
Estimates for illustration only, based on the listed SDE and your assumptions. Closing costs are estimated at ~2.5% of price for fees and working capital. Actual loan terms, taxes, and earnings will differ. This is not financial advice. Verify all figures in diligence and consult qualified advisors.
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