Testimonial

Client:   S&A Distributing Corp., Chelsea MA

Focus:   Acquisition / Financing / Planning

Historical Perspective:

Robert Ryan Management Consultancy (RRMC) was retained by two private investors to identify a company they could purchase and operate. This resulted in the purchase of S&A Distributing Corp., a successful $3 million business specializing in the wholesale distribution of muffler and other undercar products.

In addition to the acquisition aspects of this assignment, RRMC arranged a $500,000 bank line of credit to meet the new company’s working capital needs and strategized with the new owners as to how to grow their existing business. 

Current Status:

Since the time of its purchase, S&A Distributing Corp. has opened six satellite distribution locations in Boston, Worcester, and Springfield. Its annual sales are now in excess of $12 million. S&A Distributing Corp. has annually increased its profitability and is comfortably meeting both owners’ profit expectations.

“Bob advised us to buy this business – over the objection of our accountant – believing that the prior owners had not seriously tried to grow the business for years, and that aggressive new management could realize significant top-line increases. He was absolutely right about its growth potential and how to grow it!

My partner and I will no longer make any strategic business decision without first reviewing it with Bob. His insight is uncanny and his integrity is unquestionable.”

– Ken Marks, President, S&A Distributing Corp.