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$2,400,000 HIGH-PROFIT COMMUNITY PUBLICATION WITH GROWING DIGITAL

For Sale: $2,400,000





Business Overview


This is a unique opportunity to acquire the largest independent print publisher in its region with over 120,000 magazines printed per month, circulated to businesses and residents within the community.


The business is low risk with:

  • No one client making up more than 5% of revenue

  • Over 40% of clients have been advertising for more than 10 years

  • Trading for 20 years

Performed has been consistent in the last 3 years FY23, FY22 and FY21, with revenue of $2.552M, $2.529M and $2.530M, respectively. It is highly profitable where:

  • EBITDA exceeds 20% of revenue

  • Business Revenue and costs are consistent year-on-year

Median 3-year EBITDA $757,560, with FY23 slightly higher at $758,426. This is after the cost of the part-time owner's wage. ($120,000+ Super Pro Rata).


This is a well-established and recognised brand with high community engagement that, in addition to the magazines, spawns across several digital assets such as email newsletters, for sale websites and Facebook groups.


There is a considerable amount of intellectual property owned by the business, which includes:

  • 22 Business Names

  • 2 Trademarks

  • 17 registered domains

The business is run with high efficiency and flawless documented systems and processes that support minimal oversight from the owner. The organisational structure features an autonomous team including an Editor, Journalists, Account Managers, and administrative staff, which allows a new owner to be as active or passive in the business as they wish.


The hidden value from a purchaser's perspective in this business lies in its ability to grow the digital revenue:

  • Multiple proprietary digital assets

  • Forecast annual digital profit 500k

  • Capitalise on business relationships perfect for Creative Agency

This represents a unique opportunity to acquire a community publication with a vast and affluent audience that has demonstrated long-term profitability with the 3 most recent years being the most successful on record.


Now, with the addition of new digital assets and services, the business is ready for its next phase of growth and expansion.


 

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Daniel Kogan

Senior Partner

Licensed Business Broker


m: 0401 620 918

t:   (02) 8923 2632



Dan Levitus

Senior Partner

Licensed Business Broker


m: 0450 326 146

t:   (02) 8923 2632




The Purchaser is responsible for conducting their own investigations in relation to this business and VBA does not warrant the accuracy of any information contained in this business.

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