Beacon Brokerage: Fall 2013 Update

Recent Deal Announcement

Beacon is pleased to announce the successful sale of a Property Maintenance and Landscaping Company in the Durham Region. Represented and brokered exclusively by our firm, an industry buyer identified the business as an ideal acquisition opportunity and worked closely with the seller to faciliate a smooth business transfer.

Selling Price: Confidential
Revenue: $1,213,000
Cash Flow: $200,000
FF&E: $250,000
Employees: 18

Upcoming Listing

The company is a leading manufacturer and installer of architectural glass and metal curtainwall systems. The company produces unitized walls for glazing facades across a variety of industries and is able to execute highly specialized orders, ship, and install finished products across North America.

Revenue: $18,616,000
FF&E: $750,000
Accounts Receivable: $7,300,000
Inventory: $500,000
Employees: 94

Determining Industry Attractiveness: A Buyer's Perspective

Read this article and get into the minds of buyers; find out what is most important to them when they are looking for acquisition opportunities. This article explains the relative attractiveness of an industry and company from the 5 Forces Analysis, which delves into the power of buyers, suppliers, product substitutes, potential competition, and new entrants to the industry. Use this knowledge to put your company in the best position possible when the time comes to exit the business.