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Buyer Information/Buying Criteria

Contact Information
Investor/buyer type
Business life cycle preference
Financial criteria
Valuation range
Geographical preference
Industry preference
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Buyer Registration (STILL IN CONSTRUCTION!! - DO NOT FILL IN)

Please fill out the entire registration so that we may best serve you.

Contact Information

First Name
Last Name
Title
Company Email Phone Number


Investor/buyer type
- please choose which best describes you or your organizations:

Strategic - a corporation seeking to acquire businesses within its own industry
Financial - Equity Debt (private equity group, venture capitalist, mezzanine, institutional investor, hedge fund, etc.)
Angel/High net worth investor - private individual investors

Funds under management (funds available for investing)

Please check box if you are an accredited investor - Defined by Rule 501 of Regulation D, an individual (i.e. non-corporate) "accredited investor" is a person who has individual net worth, or joint net worth with the person’s spouse, that exceeds $1 million at the time of the purchase OR a person with income exceeding $200,000 in each of the two most recent years or joint income with a spouse exceeding $300,000 for those years and a reasonable expectation of the same income level in the current year. For the complete definition of accredited investor, see the SEC web site.


Business Life Cycle Preference

Please check boxes that best represent your business life cycle investment preferences:
Start up stage - business plan available. Seed capital required to build organization, develop product, initiate manufacturing and marketing.
Growth stage - fully operational, products are being shipped, but funds are need to expand into high-growth mode. No profit or break even.
Expansion stage - require funds for major expansion to increase capacity, marketing, or new product development. Break even or profitable.
Mature/established - leveraged or management buyout opportunity, with stable cash flow and ability to maintain high levels of debt financing.
Turnaround - troubled business requiring new management and direction. In bankruptcy or near bankruptcy.
All stages

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Financial Criteria

Platform Companies
Add-on Companies
Revenue (minimum)
EBITDA Margins (minimum)

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Valuation


Please provide the general valuation range of your past acquisitions:

Min. Max.
Revenue multiple
EBITDA multiple

Please provide the minimum required return on your investments:

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Geographical preferences

Anywhere in the United States

Pacific Region
Alaska
California
Hawaii
Oregon
Washington
Mountain Region
Colorado
Idaho
Montana
Utah
Wyoming
Plains Region
Kansas
Nebraska
North Dakota
Oklahoma
South Dakota
Midwest Region
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
Minnesota
Ohio
Wisconsin
New England Region
Connecticut
Maine
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Vermont
         
South West Region
Arizona
Nevada
New Mexico
Mid South Region
Alabama
Arkansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Mississippi
Missouri
Tennessee
Texas
South East Region
Florida
Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Virginia
North East Region
Delaware
Maryland
New Jersey
New York
Pennsylvania
District of Columbia
West Virginia

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Industry preference

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A - F

F - R
R - Z & Non-profit
Aerospace/Defense (back to index)

Agriculture (back to index)
Agriculture-Animal Feed
Agriculture-Cotton
Agriculture-Fishery
Agriculture-Flowers/Nursery
Agriculture-Grain
Agriculture-Livestock
Agriculture-Rubber Plantations
Agriculture-Seeds
Agriculture-Service
Agriculture-Timber/Forestry
Agriculture-Tobacco
Agriculture-Miscellaneous

Apparel (back to index)
Apparel-Accessories
Apparel-Garments
Apparel-Shoe/Leather

Beverage (back to index)
Beverage-Brewing
Beverage-Coffee/Tea
Beverage-Liquor/Wine
Beverage-Soft Drink

Building Products (back to index)
Building Products-Asphalt
Building Products-Cement/Concrete
Building Products-Glass/Windows
Building Products-Gypsum/Wallboard
Building Products-Lumber
Building Products-Millwork
Building Products-Plumbing
Building Products-Stone/Gravel
Building Products-Tile/Brick
Building Products-Miscellaneous

Business Equipment (back to index)
Business Equipment-Computer (Mainframe)
Business Equipment-Computer (Networks)
Business Equipment-Computer (Pers/Micro)
Business Equipment-Computer (Peripheral)
Business Equipment-Office Products
Business Equipment-Office Furniture/Fixtures
Business Equipment-Vending Machines

Business (back to index)
Business-Software/Services
Business-Software/Services-Internet
Business Supplies-Forms/Paper
Business-Stationery/Supplies

Chemicals (back to index)
Chemicals-Adhesives
Chemicals-Cleaning/Soap
Chemicals-Diversified (Major)
Chemicals-Fibers
Chemicals-Flavors/Fragrances
Chemicals-Industrial Gas
Chemicals-Lubricants/Grease
Chemicals-Paint/Coating
Chemicals-Petrochemicals
Chemicals-Plastics/Silicone
Chemicals-Specialty

Communication (back to index)
Communication-Book Publishers
Communication-Broadcasting
Communication-CATV
Communication-Diversified
Communication-Newspapers
Communication-Periodicals
Communication-Printing

Cosmetics/Toiletries (back to index)
Cosmetics/Toiletries (Paper Products)

Construction (back to index)
Construction-Commercial
Construction-Heavy/Highway
Construction-Industrial
Construction-Pre-Fab Struct/Mobile Homes
Construction-Residential
Construction-Trade Contractors

Consumer Non-Durable (back to index)
Consumer Non-Durable-Diversified

Ecological (back to index)
Ecological-Equipment
Ecological-Services

Electric/Gas-Appliances/Air Conditioning (back to index)

Electrical (back to index)
Electrical-Batteries
Electrical-Controls
Electrical-Consumer Electronics
Electrical-Diversified (Major)
Electrical-Electronic Components
Electrical-Equipment/Components
Electrical-Instruments (General)
Electrical-Instruments (Medical)
Electrical-Instruments (Scientific/Test)
Electrical-Light Fixtures (Bulbs/Signs)
Electrical-Microwave
Electrical-Motors/Fan
Electrical-Laser
Electrical-Semiconductor/Printed Circuit
Electrical-Telecommunications Equipment
Electrical-Wire/Cable
Electrical-Miscellaneous

Energy (back to index)
Energy-Diversified
Energy-Drilling Contractor/Well Service
Energy-Pipeline/Transmission
Energy-Producer/Explorer
Energy-Propane Gas/Lpg
Energy-Refiner
Energy-Refiner/Distributor
Energy-Royalty
Energy-Service
Energy-Solar/Thermal/Wind

Financial (back to index)
Financial-Banks (Holding Co.)
Financial-Banks (Agri Dev'l)
Financial-Banks (Central)
Financial-Banks (Commercial)
Financial-Banks (Industrial Dev'l)
Financial-Banks (Trust)
Financial-Brokerage Firm (Real Estate)
Financial-Brokerage Firm (Securities)
Financial-Closed-End Investment Co
Financial-Investment Holding Co
Financial-Credit/Debit Cards
Financial (Continued (back to index))
Financial-Credit Union
Financial-Finance Company
Financial-Insurance (Diversified)
Financial-Insurance (Casualty/Property)
Financial-Insurance (Health)/HMO
Financial-Insurance (Life)
Financial-Insurance (Other)
Financial-Insurance (Reinsurance)
Financial-Insurance (Title)
Financial-Insurance (Broker/Adjuster)
Financial-Investment/Merchant Banking
Financial-Buy-Out Firm
Financial-Investment Management
Financial-Leasing/Rental
Financial-Mortgage Company
Financial-Mortgage/REIT
Financial-Pension Funds
Financial-Real Estate
Financial-Savings & Loan
Financial-Savings Bank
Financial-Stock/Commodity Exchanges
Financial-Thrift Holding Co
Financial-SBIC/Venture Capital
Financial-Diversified Holding Co
Financial-Miscellaneous

Food (back to index)
Food-Bakeries
Food-Candy/Gum
Food-Dairy Products
Food-Processed/Packaged
Food-Fruit/Vegetables
Food-Meat/Poultry
Food-Milling/Corn Refining
Food-Seafood
Food-Snacks/Nuts
Food-Sugar
Food-Miscellaneous

Health (back to index)
Health-Animal Care
Health-Drug Manufacturers
Health-Non Drug Products
Health-Long Term Facilities
Health-Therapy/Rehabilitation
Health-Genetics/Biomedical
Health-Hospitals/Medical Centers
Health-Laboratories
Health-Management Services
Health-Vitamins/Food

Household (back to index)
Household-Floor Coverings
Household-Furniture
Household-Garden Products
Household-Housewares/Fixtures
Household-Mattress/Bedsprings
Household-Notions

Household/Industrial (back to index)
Household/Industrial-Locks/Security
Household/Industrial-Tools

Industrial (back to index)
Industrial-Components
Industrial-Constr/Material Handlng Equip
Industrial-Diversified
Industrial-Elevators
Industrial-Farm Equipment
Industrial-Filters
Industrial-Heavy Machinery
Industrial-HVAC Equipment
Industrial-Machine Tools/Robots
Industrial-Manufacturing Equipment
Industrial-Metal (Castings/Forgings)
Industrial-Metal (Fabrication/Erection)
Industrial-Metal (Pipe/Tubing/Wire)
Industrial-Metal (Products)
Industrial-Oil Field Equipment
Industrial-Plastic Fabrication
Industrial-Printing Equipment
Industrial-Pumps/Engines/Compressors
Industrial-Valves
Industrial-Miscellaneous

Jewelry/Watch/Silverware (back to index)

Leisure (back to index)
Leisure-Facilities (Cruise Ships)
Leisure-Facilities (Race Tracks)
Leisure-Facilities (Recreation)
Leisure-Facilities (Theatres)
Leisure-Facilities (Theme Park)
Leisure-Gambling
Leisure-Movie/TV Production
Leisure-Musical Instruments
Leisure-Musical Groups
Leisure-Professional Sports
Leisure-Records/Tapes
Leisure-Sporting Goods
Leisure-Toys/Games
Leisure-Boats

Mining (back to index)
Mining-Coal
Mining-Gold
Mining-Uranium
Mining-Other
Mining-Precious/Mineral Leases

Metals (back to index)
Metals-Aluminum
Metals-Other
Metals-Scrap
Metals-Specialty Steel
Metals-Steel

Optics/Lens (back to index)

Packaging/Containers (back to index)
Packaging/Containers-Glass
Packaging/Containers-Metal
Packaging/Containers-Paper/Cardboard
Packaging/Containers-Plastic/Miscell

Paper/Pulp (back to index)

Photography (back to index)
Photography-Equipment
Photography-Processing/Service

Restaurant (back to index)
Restaurant Equipment
Restaurant-Pub/Bar
Restaurant-Fast Food
Restaurant-Full Menu
Retail (back to index)
Retail-Apparel
Retail-Appliance/Consumer Electronics
Retail-Auto/Truck/RV'S
Retail-Auto Parts/Tires/Repairs
Retail-Books/Newsstands
Retail-Building Material/Hardware/Garden
Retail-Computers/Software
Retail-Convenience Food/Liquor
Retail-Department Store
Retail-Discount/Variety
Retail-Drugs
Retail-Farm/Industrial Machinery
Retail-Fuel Oil/Gasoline
Retail-Furniture
Retail-Grocery
Retail-Jewelry
Retail-Mail Order/Catalog/TV Shopping
Retail-Records/Video
Retail-Specialty
Retail-Toys/Sporting Goods
Retail-Vending/Food Service

Rubber (back to index)
Rubber-Products/Components
Rubber-Tire

Service (back to index)
Service-Accounting
Service-Ad Agency/Market Research
Service-Aircraft
Service-Architects
Service-Auto/Truck Rental
Service-Building Maint/Linens/Uniforms
Service-Business
Service-Consulting
Service-Data Processing
Service-Database/Directories/Lists
Service-Education/Training
Service-Engineering
Service-Funeral/Caskets
Service-Internet Providers
Service-Law Firm
Service-Lodging
Service-Tech Equipment Maint/Leasing
Service-Parking Lots
Service-Personal
Service-Protection
Service-Public Relations
Service-Repair (Non-Auto)
Service-Research/Testing
Service-Employment/Temporaries
Service-Video Production/Graphic Art
Service-Travel Agency
Service-Warehouse/Storage

Telecommunications (back to index)
Telecommunications-Holding Company
Telecommunications-Cellular Phone
Telecommunications-Networks
Telecommunications-Telephone Utilities

Textile (back to index)
Textile-Fabric
Textile-Hosiery
Textile-Household Items
Textile-Industrial
Textile-Knitting
Textile-Yarn/Thread/Dyeing

Transportation (back to index)
Transportation-Airline
Transportation-Barge/Towing
Transportation-Bus/Subway
Transportation-Ferries
Transportation-Freight Forward/Courier
Transportation-Railroad
Transportation-Ship
Transportation-Trucking
Transportation-Trucking (Movers)
Transportation-Facilities

Transportation Equipment (back to index)
Transportation Equipment-Aircraft (Light)
Transportation Equipment-Auto
Transportation Equipment-Auto/Rail Parts
Transportation Equipment-Rail
Transportation Equipment-RV's/Motorcycle
Transportation Equipment-Shipbuilding
Transportation Equipment-Truck/Bus/Trail

Utilities (back to index)
Utilities-Holding Company
Utilities-Electric
Utilities-Electric (Wholesale)
Utilities-Gas
Utilities-Water

Wholesale (back to index)
Wholesale-Agricultural Products/Supplies
Wholesale-Appliances/Household Products
Wholesale-Auto Related
Wholesale-Beverage
Wholesale-Chemicals
Wholesale-Drugs/Cosmetics
Wholesale-Consumer Goods
Wholesale-Electronics Components
Wholesale-Farm/Construction Equipment
Wholesale-Furniture
Wholesale-Grocery/Tobacco/Candy
Wholesale-Industrial Products
Wholesale-Lumber/Building/Hardware
Wholesale-Distributor-Office Products/Computers
Wholesale-Paper
Wholesale-Plumbing/Heating/Electrical
Wholesale-Petroleum/Fuel Oil/Gasoline
Wholesale-Steel/Metals/Pipe
Wholesale-Other

Non-Profit (back to index)
Non-Profit Association/Society
Non-Profit Foundation
Non-Profit Government Agency
Non-Profit Labor Union
Non-Profit Museum/Cultural
Non-Profit Municipality/State
Non-Profit Religious Organization
Non-Profit University/College

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