Business Overview:
Boasting an EBITDA margin of nearly 22% in 2008, this profitable and growing fire and security systems firm aims its services at the prospering commercial market. With strong historical results and ample development opportunities, the Company is an ideal acquisition candidate for a growth-oriented firm. Operates within a prosperous South Carolina market, situated between a number of populous and thriving metropolitan areas. Offers a complete service package, from system design through installation and monitoring. Focus on fire detection systems, which generate 87.5% of revenue; and security systems (5%), annual inspections (5%) and monitoring services (2.5%) comprise the balance. Founded in 2000, the firm has grown steadily to reach sales of $1.136 million with $283,000 in EBITDA in 2007. Monitoring services totaling approximately 65% (a conversion rate of 190 accounts in total) could be easily increased with a more focused effort (monitoring services are currently outsourced to a local agency). Currently completes between 35 and 40 jobs per year, the firm secures a majority of projects through electrical contractor referrals (75%), although it also secures projects through general contractors (10%) and services rendered directly to the end customer (15%). Although the Company’s historical performance is impressive, all growth had derived organically, leaving ample opportunity for accelerated development given appropriate investments.
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Property Features and Assets:
Situated on eight acres of land, the Company’s facility totals 2,500 square feet, with approximately 2,200 square feet dedicated to office space and the remainder used to warehouse product and materials. Both the land and the building are available for sale along with the business.
Market Competition and Expansion:
The Company’s prospects for future growth are excellent, with opportunities in geographic expansion, service portfolio expansion, and increased sales efforts. By exploiting any of these opportunities, management is confident that revenue growth could easily exceed already promising proforma projections.
Additional Details:
- The property is owned.
- The owner is willing to train/assist the new owner.
- This is not a homebased business opportunity.
- This is not a franchise resale opportunity.
- This is not a distressed business or bankruptcy situation.