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Elias E. Ladon, MBA, MS
Registered Representative, CBI (Certified Business Intermediary); CBA (Certified Bus. Appraiser)
Elias is the President and founder of Enterprise Development Resources, Inc. He has a diverse business and technology experience both in the Corporate world (has worked for large companies (Battelle Memorial Institute, BP Amoco and Kraft General Foods) and in small companies of his own (owned and sold, after turning it around, a small specialty chemical company Chemitron, Inc.) He has also joined the league of Agnel Investors by having invested in a Food Technology Company (which has been developing and marketing a natural fat subsitute in a wide range of foods) and in a telematics company.

In addition to his corporate fiancial and management skills, Elias has diverse experience in Manufacturing, Technology Management and Commercialization including commercialization of NASA’s technologies while working at Battele Memorial Institute; introduction of new specialty chemicals for electronic applications in the market place while owning Chemitron Inc.; Commercialization of a USDA food related technology.


Elias has both technical and business background at the graduate and postgraduate level in Business and Science. He received a MBA from the Stern School of Business, New York University. He also received a MS Degree in Chemistry from Michigan State University and passed successfully all the requirements for Ph.D. (course work and qualifiers) except for a thesis.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:
Registered Representative (Reliance Worldwide Investments, LLC)
Licensed Real Estate Agent, Ohio
Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) by the International Business Brokers Association;
Certified Business Appraiser (CBA) & Accredited Appraiser for Litigation Support (BVAL) by the Institute of Business Appraisers.

EliasLadon@EnterpriseDR.com

phone: 216-765-0845 / 216-295-1136 Cellular ; 216-220-5510 Direct Office

 

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Manufacturing
Listing ID: ManufacturerofArchitecturalProductsNServices Location: Cleveland, OH  
Brief:
MANUFACTURER & MARKETER OF ARCHITECTURAL PRODUCTS FOR COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL USE IN OHIO & OTHER STATES. This is a company that has been around since the 1800's. The company's business is not tightly coupled with the new construction business cycle although a healthy growth in this business would help. The company's industry has enjoyed a growth that has been leveraged by improvements in the key structural materials used for the fabrication of its products as well as energy and environmental protection benefits enjoyed but the users of its product. This Architectural Products and Services Industry (the industry segment is not disclosed due to confidentiality reasons) is led by a very active Industry Association that has its beginnings at the beginning of the past century. The Seller acquired this business in the mid-90's and in the last few years he founded another company that he wants to grow. As a result, he has decided to sell this one so that he can focus on the growth of the other business he has. In 2009 which was a difficult year for Ohio and the US the company remained profitable. KEY FINANCIALS: The company's past 3-year average revenues were $2.3 Million and its 3-year average cash flow to the owner was $258,482 (with $241,513 in 2009). The company has about 20 employees with a sales team led by the Seller. ======================================= Enterprise Development Resources, Inc. is neither a Broker-Dealer nor a registered Investment Adviser. Where applicable, securities transactions are conducted by Reliance Worldwide Investments, LLC, member FINRA, MSRB, and SIPC.
Listed Price: $1,250,000
Total Sales: $2,137,356.00
Seller's Discretionary Earnings: $241,513.00
Fixtures Furniture, & Equipment: (Included in Listing Price)
Real Estate:
Inventory: (Included in Listing Price)
Financing / Terms: Seller will consider holding a note depending on the credit worthiness of the Buyer.
   
Business Information
Year Established: 0
Number of Employees: 5 Full Time / 20 Part Time
Days and Hours of Operation:
Relocatable: No
Franchise Information: Not Applicable
Facilities / Location: Located in the a building owned by the Seller's family.
   
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Lease Expiration Date:
Option: To be agreed with the Seller.
Monthly Rent:
   
Additional Information
Reason for Selling: The Seller acquired this business in the mid-90's and in the last few years he founded another company that he wants to grow. As a result, he has decided to sell this one so that he can focus on the growth of the other business he has.
Business Description: MANUFACTURER & MARKETER OF ARCHITECTURAL PRODUCTS FOR COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL USE IN OHIO & OTHER STATES. This is a company that has been around since the 1800's. The company's business is not tightly coupled with the new construction business cycle although a healthy growth in this business would help. The company's industry has enjoyed a growth that has been leveraged by improvements in the key structural materials used for the fabrication of its products as well as energy and environmental protection benefits enjoyed but the users of its product. This Architectural Products and Services Industry (the industry segment is not disclosed due to confidentiality reasons) is led by a very active Industry Association that has its beginnings at the beginning of the past century. The Seller acquired this business in the mid-90's and in the last few years he founded another company that he wants to grow. As a result, he has decided to sell this one so that he can focus on the growth of the other business he has. In 2009 which was a difficult year for Ohio and the US the company remained profitable. KEY FINANCIALS: The company's past 3-year average revenues were $2.3 Million and its 3-year average cash flow to the owner was $258,482 (with $241,513 in 2009). The company has about 20 employees with a sales team led by the Seller. ======================================= Enterprise Development Resources, Inc. is neither a Broker-Dealer nor a registered Investment Adviser. Where applicable, securities transactions are conducted by Reliance Worldwide Investments, LLC, member FINRA, MSRB, and SIPC.
Potential for Growth: A more focused owner that then current owner is (he is now working on growing his other business as well) would help. Putting more energy into growing into contigous cities would also hep. Another opportunity would also come from acquiring similar companies in other mid-western states and enjoy some economies of scale.
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