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Would You Pay $18M for a Metal Fab Biz That’s Only 5 Years Old?
12 Aug 2025
In this episode, the hosts dissect a suspiciously high-margin $18M metal fabrication business in Houston and unpack the latest killer changes to SBA loan rules.Business Listing – https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-opportunity/huge-cash-cow-metal-fabrication-business-w-strong-client-base/2382600/?utm_source=bizbuysell&utm_medium=emailsite&utm_campaign=shtmlbot&utm_content=buttonWelcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them.👥 This episode is sponsored by Capital Pad — the ultimate marketplace for acquisition entrepreneurs and small business investors. Looking to buy a business and need capital, or want to invest in deals with built-in governance and distribution structure? Go to https://www.capitalpad.com and tell them Acquanon sent you.💼 Sponsored by Viso Business Capital — Get the right SBA loan tailored to your acquisition needs with Heather Endresen’s firm. Sign up for a free live Q&A on SBA loans at https://www.visocap.net and click “Zoom Sign Up” in the top-right corner.This episode features a deep dive into a $4.5M cash-flowing metal fabrication business in Houston listed for $18M. Founded in 2020, the business boasts a 30% EBITDA margin, 17 employees, and owns a 30-acre facility with specialized bays and modern machinery. It serves the oil and energy sectors, with long-standing contractor relationships and the real estate optionally bundled in.Key Highlights:- Asking price: $18M with $4.5M in cash flow (3.8x multiple)- Located in Harris County, TX (Houston); real estate optionally included- 30% EBITDA margins; founded just 5 years ago in 2020- New SBA rules may kill deals involving licensed businesses and rollover equity- Potential red flags: add-on-only language, possible reliance on prior business relationshipsSubscribe to weekly our Newsletter and get curated deals in your inboxAdvertise with us by clicking here Do you love Acquanon and want to see our smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube channel. Do you enjoy our content? Rate our show! Follow us on Twitter @acquanon Learnings about small business acquisitions and operations. For inquiries or suggestions, email us at [email protected]
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