Date Listed Business Asking Price Comments
10th Sep, 2007 Rubbish Recycling $110,000 SOLD
(Ref 0018)
10th Sep, 2007 Storage / Distribution $1,400,000
(Ref 0019)
25th Jan, 2007 Design / Manufacturing / Supply $1,700,000 currently off the market while due diligence is conducted
(Ref 0016) Long established business, specialising in the design, manufacture and supply of components to the domestic, commercial and institutional furniture industries. Owners retiring. The Business imports the majority of its product from China and Taiwan, complimented with range of in-house designed plastic office chair components moulded using the Melbourne manufacturing facilities.

The Company also operates a fully owned subsidiary company in New Zealand selling a similar, but more extensive range of products as the Australian parent company, with regular quantities of these products supplied by the Australian operations. The Business has a long standing, well established customer base that includes a number of major businesses operating in the furniture and bedding industry. The Company employs 2 Directors (the Business owners) who each work approximately 20 hours per week in the Business.

Last financial year the Australian company had T/O A$2.0M approx and adjusted net profit A$415K approx, the New Zealand company had T/O NZ$2.1M approx and adjusted net profit NZ$532K approx. SAV $800K approx.
13th Oct, 2006 Medical Equipment Electronics Manufacturer $155,000
(Ref 0015) Business established in 1985. Niche manufacturer of small, specialised medical equipment. Current owner only required to work part time in the business. Further national expansion and a greater focus on marketing could be expected to drive future growth and profitability of the business. Last financial year T/O $274K approx, net profit $61K approx. SAV $95K approx.
12th May, 2006 Manufacturing potential buyers are invited to submit indicative offers
(Ref 0014) Manufacturer of premium non consumable, household products. Established business, history of revenue growth, under pinned by historical, long term and loyal customer relationships. Well respected known brand name, occupying a niche position in the market by supplying a selective number of established, visible retail chains.

T/O approx $7.4M, adjusted net profit approx $764K, last financial year (2007 year to date T/O approx $8.5M, unadjusted net profit approximately $912K).

Further national expansion and greater focus on marketing could be expected to drive future growth and profitability.
29th Sep, 2005 Snap Printing Franchise $110,000 SOLD
(Ref 0009) Largest print franchise group in Australia. Franchise ideally located with established, broad customer base. Continue as stand alone franchise or attractive addition for another Snap franchisee. 5 days a week. T/O $446K approx. SAV $6,500 approx.
27th May, 2005 Marketing / Design Services no longer for sale, been taken off the market at client request
(Ref 0007) National and international clients. Potential to expand existing, corporate base. T/O $1.01M approx, net profit $310K.
29th Apr, 2005 Manufacturing $265,000 SOLD
(Ref 0008) Long established, niche manufacturing business. Broad customer base, 5 days a week. T/O $479K approx, net profit $112K approx.