
In episode 235 of Acquisitions Anonymous, Bill and Heather discuss an enticing opportunity involving a 23-year-old Gear Repair Manufacturing Company specializing in engineering and re-engineering OEM parts. The company has experienced rapid growth, with projected revenues increasing from $948,000 in 2019 to a forecasted $9.977 million in 2023 and EBITDA growing from $191,546 to a projected $3.4 million in 2023. Despite the impressive growth, the hosts question why the seller is willing to part with the business at a seemingly low multiple.
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