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Manufacturing (Specialty & Contract)
Specialty and contract manufacturers attract strategic and private equity buyers looking for capabilities, certifications and sticky customer relationships. Buyers focus on concentration, margin quality and the state of the plant.
Value Levers
Spread revenue across more customers and end markets so one account cannot swing the outcome.
Supply agreements, approved vendor status and qualified parts create switching costs.
Accurate costing shows where you make money and supports your adjusted EBITDA.
ISO, AS9100, FDA or similar certifications and clean audit history are value drivers.
A documented equipment list, maintenance records and capex plan prevent buyers from discounting for deferred investment.
Operations, quality and engineering leaders who run the floor without the owner.
Owner's Guide
Each of these can lower what a buyer will pay or add terms you don't want. The Blueprint measures where you stand and prioritizes the fixes most likely to increase your EBITDA multiple.
Illustrative example
Hypothetical numbers to show the math. Not a client result or a promise.
FAQ
Usually on adjusted EBITDA. Customer concentration, margin consistency, certifications, equipment condition and management depth move the multiple.
Diversified customers, long-term supply relationships, quality certifications, documented processes and a plant that runs without the owner.
Start with the Blueprint. It measures your planning and value gaps, then recommends the steps to close them, including how and when to exit.
Start With the Blueprint
A confidential 30-minute call with our exit planning team to see where your business stands and what the Blueprint would show you.
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