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Profitable Print & Design Company-Eastern North Carolina

NC, US

Murphy Business, is presenting an exceptional opportunity that awaits in Eastern North Carolina, where a well-established and financially robust marketing solutions provider is on offer. This entity, with over twenty years in operation, specializes in a comprehensive suite of services including graphic design, digital and offset printing, direct mail solutions, and promotional products. The business boasts a strategic location in a high-visibility area, making it a cornerstone in its regional market. Consistent Financial Health: The business has consistently shown solid financial health, with an average annual revenue of approximately $684,777 over the past three years. It also demonstrates strong profitability with a gross profit margin of 67.5% and high adjusted EBITDA margins. Diverse Service Portfolio: It offers a broad range of services tailored to both seasonal tourist businesses and year-round local enterprises, making it a versatile player in the market. Strategic Location and Market Positioning: The business benefits from its prime location in a bustling commercial district of the Outer Banks, ensuring high customer foot traffic and visibility. This location supports sustained business through both peak tourist seasons and off-season periods, bolstered by a strong reputation and word-of-mouth referrals.

$400,000
$661,439Revenue
$160,275Cash Flow

Market Snapshot

National transaction benchmarks for manufacturing business businesses.

Under $500K

Median revenue$466k
Median cash flow$92k
Median sale price$200k
Multiple range1.6x - 3.0x

$500K to $2M

Median revenue$1.45m
Median cash flow$315k
Median sale price$883k
Multiple range2.3x - 3.9x

Over $2M

Median revenue$5.22m
Median cash flow$1.26m
Median sale price$4.58m
Multiple range3.2x - 5.0x

A variety of factors can cause businesses to trade outside this range, including earnings quality, operational transferability, key-person risk, growth trajectory, and geography, so a listing priced above or below the typical multiple usually reflects real differences in the underlying business.

What to know about manufacturing business acquisitions

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By George Wellmer

Cofounder & CEO

Key diligence, valuation, financing, and transition considerations for buyers evaluating manufacturing business acquisitions.

Inspect the equipment and the capex runway

Tour the floor with someone who knows the machines. Ask the age, maintenance history, and remaining life of every major asset, and budget for the replacements the seller has been deferring.

Quantify customer concentration

Many manufacturers have one or two accounts that make up most of revenue. Get a customer-by-customer breakdown and understand the switching costs that keep them.

Understand the working-capital cycle

Inventory, work-in-process, and receivables tie up real cash. Establish how much working capital the business needs to run and whether it is included in the deal.

Assess workforce and key-person risk

Skilled operators and a plant manager are often hard to replace in the short run. Identify who holds the know-how and what retention looks like after close.

Check environmental and regulatory exposure

Process chemicals, waste streams, and older facilities carry liability. A Phase I assessment and a review of permits and safety history are standard.

Separate real margins from owner add-backs

Scrutinize the add-backs in seller discretionary earnings. Equipment leases, related-party rent, and deferred maintenance can make the margins look better than they are.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common buyer questions for this market.

Commonly yes. Tangible assets help with collateral, and qualification depends on clean financials, verifiable returns, and a seller who meets program requirements on the business side. Additionally, if real estate makes up a large component of the business's value, you can use a SBA 504 loan to finance the transaction.