11-Year Established Wholesale Distribution Business for Sale in Des Moines, IA
Financial Details
- Asking Price:
- $4,200,000
- Annual Revenue:
- $6,900,000
- Cash Flow / SDE:
- $900,000
- Profit Metric:
- Cash Flow (Seller's Discretionary Earnings)
- Valuation Multiple:
- 4.7x
- Location:
- Des Moines, IA, US
- Source:
- Date:
- October 21, 2025
Key Highlights
Description
This is an excellent opportunity to acquire an established, 11-year-old wholesale distribution business located in Des Moines, Iowa. The company specializes in supplying general merchandise, home goods, and health-related products to a loyal base of independent retailers and regional distributors across the Midwest. The operation is highly efficient, running out of a 6,500 sq. ft. leased warehouse facility ($5,800/month) and managed by a small, dedicated staff of 5 employees. Financials are strong, showing $6.9M in Gross Revenue and $900,000 in Seller's Discretionary Earnings (SDE). The sale includes $120,000 in FF&E, while $350,000 in inventory is valued separately. The owner is relocating and offers 10 weeks of transition support. Significant growth potential exists by expanding product lines or developing new vendor partnerships.
Industry Information
- Industry Description:
- This is an established wholesale distribution business supplying general merchandise, home goods, and health-related products to independent retailers and regional distributors.
- Classification:
- Wholesale & Distributors
Operational Snapshot
- Year Established:
- 2014
- Employees:
- 5
- Reason for Selling:
- Relocation and focus on a new venture
Real Estate & Lease
- Status:
- Leased
- Monthly Rent:
- $5,800 USD
Assets & Inventory
- FF&E Value:
- $120,000 USD
- Includes FF&E:
- Yes
- Inventory Value:
- $350,000 USD
- Includes Inventory:
- No
Broker Contact
- Name:
- Kristian Paul
Listing Details
- Listing ID:
- c620d223-360e-4806-952e-5167f0d3eec5
- Source Listing ID:
- 2431784
- Deal Status:
- For Sale
- Last Updated:
- October 21, 2025
- Currency:
- USD