Does this moving company sell for $26M?!! - Acquisitions Anonymous 275

In this episode of Acquisitions Anonymous, Mills and Heather discuss the sale of a moving company based in Oregon and Washington, established in 1989. The company, with an asking price of $26 million, boasts a cash flow of $4 million and gross revenue of $31 million. It has expanded to over 10 strategic locations and offers services including office and business moving, military contracts, and storage solutions. The discussion covers the company's financials, growth strategies, and the operational complexities of the moving industry. They evaluate the valuation, the practicality of service expansions such as mobile storage and server farm moving, and the challenges of financing such a purchase. The conversation highlights the intricacies of buying and managing a large moving company, touching on seller financing, equity retention, and the potential for strategic buyer interest.

You can check out the listing here: https://www.bizbuysell.com/Business-Opportunity/moving-company-with-client-diversity-in-packing-hauling-and-storage/2023125/

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