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We want to be your buyer
Welcome Freedoms' mission is to continue the legacy of Polish entrepreneurs, and our vision of 100 businesses becoming a strong cooperative affects everything we do. 100 is the first milestone! We look for businesses that will never have to be sold again and place new leader with solid business acumen to run them. Our team thoroughly examines every possible acquisition using our carefully-developed assessments. Due to constantly evolving competitive market, our offer specifics may vary.
Key criteria for a Welcome Freedom acquisition
True retirement sale
The owner is of retirement age, 50 or older, and retiring from the industry.
Owner transition period
The owner is open to a transition over a period of one year or less. This allows us to quickly place and train an incoming leader. The owner stays in the consultant role afterwards at a mutually agreeable compensation.
Real estate: purchase or lease
We consider both multi-year leases and real estate purchases on a case-by-case basis.
Simple ownership
Our preference is to work with one retiring owner. We consider acquisitions with more retiring owners on a case-by-case basis.
Flexibility
The owner is open to flexible deal terms. We consider each acquisition's deal structure on case-by-case basis.
One or more managers
The company has at least one manager or supervisor supporting the owner in bookkeeping, dispatch, sales, or project management.
Steady owner earnings
Seller Discretionary Earnings (EBITDA plus owner compensation) of 400K PLN to PLN 2M PLN in two of the last three years, tax return provable.
How our model works
We look for SMEs that will never have to be sold again, putting each aspect of every business through an exhaustive series of carefully developed assessments. Due to our specific needs, we are often forced to pass on good businesses.
The terms of our offers vary so that we can be an active and reliable exit plan for retiring owners, regardless of the economy or market trends.
Our structure requires the inclusion of certain expense items (like presidents, finance leads, and/or general managers) that other buyers may not have to factor in. This means sometimes our price comes in lower than individual buyers who would benefit from those salaries.
We are the sole buyer. Once an LOI is signed, we can close within 60 days.
We hire, train, and support a new leader for the company, and do not plan for any headcount reductions as part of the business acquisition. For employees we focus on long-term retention and opportunities for advancement.
The business's legacy continues, retaining its identity, location and independence.
We provide continuous support to the business (such as education, leadership mentoring, open book financials training and more) for years to come.
Do you see room for partnership?
Let's get to know each other better
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