When we seriously consider the current social movement underway by consumers to demand safer, healthier, organic ingredients in the foods they eat, our Client will come to mind. Founded in 2001 and based in Southern Calif, the Company leads the 95%-100% organic food bar category with the best selling global brand product line beating hundreds of competitors worldwide. The Company has approx. 25 F/T Employees including the Founder a board certified naturopathic physician with over 30 years experience in nutritional health.
60% Gross Margins w/Significant Upside Potential - The Company is well positioned to capitalize on the increasing growth of healthily food snacks and in-between meal trends worldwide. Thus far for the first few months in 2009 sales are on track to annually increase 15% to $10.7 million. Investment in the Company’s Top 5 Growth Initiatives can further increase sales as much as 50% to 80% per year over the next 5 years. With Gross Margins over 60% year over year there’s plenty of room to explore new opportunities.
Strong Retail & Distribution Channel Partners - Over the last 8 years, the Company’s retail accounts have grown to over 13 US retailers and 7 in Canada. The Company also sells via several established distribution channel partners in the US and in 18 countries. By adding more new distribution channels and sales staff in both the US and international markets, the Company expects to grow EBITDA to $9 million in the next 3 years.
Growing Global Markets - Demand for health foods continues to rise. According to the Organic Trade Association, demand for organic food products continues to grow. From 2000 to 2008, the US market for food bars grew from $700 million to more than $4 billion. A $8 billion international market awaits the Company as it expects its own international sales to increase 3-fold and hit $2 million in 3yrs. An acquirer could supercharge the Company’s International sales in that same period with more resources.
