Case Study: $3M Screen Printing Acquisition

Buy-Side Advisory | Georgia | Closed July 2025

The Opportunity

Our client—a first-time buyer—was looking to acquire a stable, cash-flowing business in the Southeast. They identified a screen printing company in Georgia with loyal customers, tenured staff, and steady contracts, but the financials and operations were messy after decades of owner operation.

Our Role

We supported the buyer across the full diligence process:

✔️ SDE Normalization & Add-Back Analysis
We rebuilt a clean earnings profile by identifying and reversing one-time or owner-specific expenses. This clarified true cash flow and helped anchor a defensible valuation.

✔️ Operational Review
We examined staffing, customer concentration, vendor dependencies, and manual workflows—identifying key risks and areas for post-close improvement.

✔️ Deal Coordination
We worked alongside the client’s legal, lending, and accounting partners to ensure alignment on financials, deal terms, and closing conditions.

The Outcome

The buyer successfully acquired the business for $3 million and entered with clarity around earnings, systems, and growth levers. With a cleaner handoff and focused plan, they hit the ground running post-close—and we remain a sounding board as they grow.

Deal Snapshot

• Industry: Screen Printing / B2B Services

• Deal Size: $3,000,000

• Location: Georgia

• Buyer Type: First-time searcher/operator

• Our Work: Buy-Side Advisory · SDE Review · Ops Diligence