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How to Acquire Your First Business in 3 Months

How first-time acquirer Philippe Vanderhoydonck found a 30-year-old trade media business & bought it in under 3 months.

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His acquisition, PETS International

Key points from Philippe's acquisition:

PETS International is a 30-year-old trade publication that publishes 6 magazines and hosts 2 conferences per year

Generates 20-35% margins on low-seven-figure revenues

Opportunity is to expand online presence and product offering

Acquired for low seven figures, a 3x multiple of annual earnings

Acquisition went very quickly, only about 10 weeks

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