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LISTINGS

The following Montreal companies have engaged us to source funding solutions or strategic partners. The information following is supplied by our clients, thus the accuracy of the information cannot be warranted.

COMPANY A: 32 Store Retail Chain

Overview: Ladies Wear Retailer with 32 stores has given Elkin Consulting Group an exclusive mandate to find an investor for a minority or majority interest or an acquirer to purchase the company.

Headquarters: Montreal, Canada

Company Objective:

To divest of all or part of the shares in the company
To source a partner now for eventual takeover

The Company:

Ladies clothing retailer with 27 Quebec stores, 4 Ontario stores.
32 years in business with a recognized brand, trademarked.
$25m sales approx. with e commerce representing a very small part of the total.
Profitable sales through efficient management structure.
Company has survived many market challenges while others have failed
Hands on executives producing excellent results despite difficult market conditions
Sales increase of 12% for 2018
No debt
Financial statements and forecast available for interested parties, after first meeting and after signing NDA. No detailed information will be given without a face to face meeting.

Marketing and Merchandising:

Clothing sourced in USA, Italy and China to private label spec.
Two co. executives travel to NY, Italy and China several times per year.
Market is mainly “missy” with some fashion items in winter months
Database of 80,000 names for e mail marketing
Design and pattern making is produced by suppliers.
No Canadian manufacturing.

Human Resources:

Staff: administration and executives total 21 people, most of whom are longstanding.
Store managers report to store supervisors who report to executives
Store managers, supervisors qualify for bonuses based on revenue and expense to budget
Store sales people at minimum wage plus bonuses

COMPANY B: Prescription Safety Eyewear

HQ in Chicago with all financial activities based in Montreal (including the majority shareholders). Founded in 2014 by eyewear specialist.

Company supplies prescription safety eyewear to large plants such as Tesla, Toyota, Pepsi, etc.

Employees order online using their employee number

The business has no risk as the suppliers carry the inventory.

Sales approx. $5m USD including 10% Canadian sales

Partners looking for an investor for $3m USD approx. to support additional sales activities. Possibility for debt financing available also. Valuation to be discussed.

Detailed financials and forecasts available after NDA

Opportunity for licensing agreement for Canada or other countries.

Company C: Hotel project in NYC

Development company based in Montreal with large holdings

$27m USD project in Manhattan

$8m invested already and all permits are in place

Seeking construction loan for $17m approx. secured by land and other assets

Company D: Large General Contractor seeking acquisitions

Seeking companies anywhere in Canada with top line of $20m - $200m

Company E: Seeking Large Hydro Electric Equipment Suppliers

Our client has strong connections in the Middle East over the last 25 years. Now based in Canada he is interested in companies supplying firms such as Hydro Quebec or others with:

Transmission Lines, Transmission Towers, Insulating Equipment, Generating Stations, etc.

Interested in assuming A/R if EDC not interested. Also would take a minority stake in a Canadian company if there are synergies. Not interested in any operational responsibilities

COMPANY F: CA FOR PARTNERSHIP

Seeking senior auditor with minimum 3 years experience as an audit manager.
This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious CA to assume a key role in the firm.
Currently, 5 C.A.'s, 6 support staff, great space near VSL, mid cap clients.

CLOSED: $10M SALES LADIES CLOTHING IMPORTER FOR SALE 100% (CO. HAS NO DEBT)

Long established record of success and profit through 2012
Private label to 25 chain stores, no big box or majors
Rented premises, experienced team, no sales force
Teaser and summary available

CLOSED: MANUFACTURE/DESIGNER OF STAGE AND SHOW STRETCH FABRIC EXHIBITS

Seeking a strategic purchaser for 100% of the shares or assets of a Montreal
based designer and manufacturer of visual designs (exhibits, kiosks, stages,
museum shows, etc.). Profitable sales of $750,000. Large potential.

Since 2002, designs unique show concepts using printable stretch fabrics mounted on unique portable aluminum or steel framing.
Sales via Website, elaborate catalogue, repeat and referral business, architects, store designers, interior designers, phone sales, etc.
Also rents equipment and displays

CLOSED: START UP - "LOCAL SEO" TECHNOLOGY CO SEEKING STRATEGIC PARTNER

Start-up founded in 2010, has developed a local marketing and analytics SaaS platform and recommendation engine. The software enables marketing agencies and internet marketing professionals to centrally manage local online marketing campaigns for their local, regional and national clients. Partners are very dynamic and talented entrepreneurs and technologists. Ready for commercialization.