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Last updated 23-07-2008
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| ID | Type | Industry | Category | Location | Comments | $AU | Views | Enquiries |
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| 3557 | Import/Wholesale | Food | Fresh Chilled Produce | NSW | Est. 1992, Industry-Leading, vertically integrated exclusive Importer/ Grower/ Merchant/ Distributor of niche produce lines sold Nationally through Agents & Major Retail Chains. T/O $16m, highly profitable, will reach $20m this year. | POA | 1284 |
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| 3547 | Service | Professional | Mining Aerial Survey Engineering Cadastral | Australia | Rapidly expanding Surveying Group involved in the Mining, Aerial, Cadastral, engineering, road construction, sub-divisions industry for some of the world's largest companies both in Australia and around the world. The directors are searching for a larger group to partner and expand this business both nationally and internationally highly profitable. | OFFERS INVITED | 896 |
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| 3693 | Service | Computer IT | Website design and development | Sydney Region NSW | boutique website design and development, plus multimedia, graphic design and marketing consultancy.Award winning profitable business experiencing strong growth. Owners seek buyer who can support and benefit from acquisition of this higly desirable specialist business | Offers invited | 271 |
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| 3587 | Manufact. | Electro Mechanical | Refrigeration | Brisbane Sydney Melbourne | This firm designs, engineers, manufactures, installs and services a patented range of specialist refrigeration equipment to a diverse range of resellers, OEM's and end users in Australia and overseas, set for major o/s expansions, T/O approaching $15m highly profitable. Exciting opportunity to increase both market share in Aust and overseas Highly Profitable. | BY NEGOTIATION | 182 |
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| 3783 | Manufact. | Building and Consrtruction | Exterior Awnings | Brisbane | Est 1976, specialising in the manufacture, wholesale and retail of exterior Aluminium, Fabric, Polycarbonite and custom designed Awnings and Blinds. 80% sold to ressellers in Qld and Northern NSW t/o $3.5m EBIT $1m owners are looking for a retirement strategy. | POA | 186 |
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| 3702 | Import/Wholesale | Home Improvements | Homewares | Noosa Sunshine Coast | Est 1999, Import and Export of homeware products sold nationally to Department Stores, Specialist stores, discount chains well known trademarked brands, exported to distributors in NZ, SA and UK, offering both lifestyle and income T/O $3.5m ill health forces Urgent Sale | BY NEGOTATION | 230 |
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| 3671 | Service | Printing | Packaging materials point of sale labels | Sydney | Long established printing company. Profitable with excellent long-standing customer base.Preferred supplier status to high profile consumer products company. Existing capacity would support 25% sales growth. T/O $3.0+ mill. | Negotiable | 353 |
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| 3583 | Service | Building and Construction | Sign Manufacturer | Cairns | Nth Qld's leading sign and digital printing company. Est 1973, interesting and diverse field of graphic design, digital printing and structural sign manufacture. All work is done "in house" with state of the art facilities and technology.Extensive client base, deserved reputation for quality and reliability. Servicing all major developers, Government works, large resorts and shopping centres. In addition to this, there is an endless demand for smaller, cash flow work, coming through the door. Excellent, multi skilled and long term staff, T/O in excess of $2m. and growing. EBITDA $350k.In summary, a great business and lifestyle opportunity. After 34 years the owner is ready to retire. PRICE REDUCTION | $650,000 | 722 |
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| 3701 | Service | Building and Construction | Air Conditioning | Brisbane | Est.18yrs.Highly respected company specialising in the sales and installation of air-conditioning products to the commercial/domestic sector.The company also maintains a large number of long-term commercial maintenance agreements.Award winning agent for premium brand.Professional management in place.Strategic location.2007T/O $3.6M | EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST | 188 |
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| 3700 | Primary | Food Products | Herb Manufacturing | Central Queensland | Est 1996 grower and manufacturer of fresh and squeezed packaged herbs sold to the Wholesale Trade, Food Services and Supermarkets, Contract manufacturing as well as export. AQIS and HACCP Certified this company has developed inovative processing procedures for their products. 40 acres of sandy loam soil with an annual gross ability of 160 tons Unlimited Worldwide potential for Squeeze Tube IP Technology | EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST | 226 |
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| 3806 | Import/Wholesale | Primary | Wholesale Flower Auctions | Brisbane | Est 1980 this business conducts the only Official Brisbane Markets Flower Auction live daily and On-Line on behalf of Registered Growers to Trade Buyers. T/O $7.4M Highly profitable | OFFERS INVITED | 2 |
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| 3806 | Import/Wholesale | Primary | Wholesale Flower Auctions | Brisbane | Est 1980 this business conducts the only Official Brisbane Markets Flower Auction live daily and On-Line on behalf of Registered Growers to Trade Buyers. T/O $7.4M Highly profitable | OFFERS INVITED | 2 |
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| 3803 | Manufact. | Furniture | Niche Market Commercial | Brisbane | Established HiTech Manufacturer of Niche Market Commercial and Industrial Furniture and components. Fully managed, impressive figures and highly profitable. T/O 08/09 $8M. Freehold Available. | OFFERS INVITED | 22 |
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| 3785 | Manufact. | Aged Care Hospital Childcare | Medical Health | Brisbane | Start up business system consists of two separate machines which have been designed to reduce the cost, smell, and storage problems associated with incontinent pad disposal. Shreds used pads into fine slurry which is pumped into the second machine where it is compressed; liquid content forced out of the pad is channeled into the sewer. The remaining cotton fibres, which are now dramatically lighter and smaller drop into a cylindrical bag. Staff can simply remove the clean lightweight cylinder from the drawer and dispose of it in the waste bin. | BY NEGOTATION | 136 |
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| 3784 | Service | Equipment Hire | Building and Construction | Newcastle Hunter Valley | Well established business in "wet hire" of eathmoving equipment to civil engineering and large Commercial and Industrial building contractors in Newcastle, Hunter Valley and Sydney area. Ongoing work with large contractors. Owners health forcing sale. | By negotiation | 151 |
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| 3658 | Retail | Specialty | Retail Art Gallery with absolute prime retail position | Sydney | An established business with an outstanding and fully managed business model, experiencing excellent growth. This business model can be easily expanded. | Offers Invited. | 408 |
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| 3596 | Manufact. | Transport | Metal Industrial | NSW | Established 70 years, manufacturing metal components for the Rail, Mining Agricultural and Automotive Industries for the Australian market and exporting to SE ASIA, UK, China, Sth America, and Europe t/o $8ml. | EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST | 628 |
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| 3663 | Manufact. | Metal Mining | Industrial Lighting Poles | WA | This established company manufactures industrial lighting products that are in strong demand from the resources sector due to their safety and cost saving attributes. The manufacturing process is very simple and requires only a limited number of employees. Due to the innovative function and design of the product the company believes that it has no competitors in the market. This company has the exclusive licence to manufacture and distribute this product in Australia. There is tremendous potential for further growth. 2007 T/O $5.4 Million | Price By Negotiation | 327 |
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| 3655 | Distribution | Building Construction Mining Infastructure | Import Capital Equipment | Brisbane | Importer and distributor of large Capital Equipment including Excavators, Wheel Loaders, Motor Graders, Rollers, plus dry hire, distributors in most states and the Pacific, agency agreement with major manufacturer, own branded products, est 3 years highly profitable, doubling sales each year, this business is set for major expansion.EBITDA over $2m plus | POA | 386 |
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| 2983 | Service | Education | Registered Training College | Brisbane | Industry leading Registered Training Academy, trade focused, Business Migration approved and catering specifically to trades on the Govt. Skills Shortage List. T/O in excess of $3m PA. | OFFERS INVITED | 676 |
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| 3642 | Distribution | Electric Appliances | Brand Trade Mark | Australia | this high profile household appliance brand name is offered for sale along with the supply of quality appliances from Italy, Turkey and China (if required). Products can include cooktops, ovens, rangehoods, refrigerators, air conditioners etc | Expressions Of Interest | 344 |
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| 3665 | Service | Plant Hire | Civil Construction | Port Curtis Region | Established over 30 Years this business is the major hirer of earthhmoving equipment and supplier of sand & gravel to Civil Contractors & Govt Depts in the Port Curtis Region. Freehold Included. Must be sold owner retiring. | Offers Invited | 380 |
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| 3614 | Distribution | Marine | Outboard Sales Service Wholesale Wrecking | NSW Central Coast | Established 1989 Trading Name well known with a National Dealer Network. Profitable lifestyle business | OFFERS INVITED | 540 |
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| 3617 | Service | Building Construction | Construction Site Contract Cleaning and Maintenance | Sydney | Professional Building site cleaning Maintenace includes Auto Scrubbing, Construction & Fitout Cleaning, Pressure Cleaning, Hard Surface Cleaning, Cleaning Labour Hire. Profitable Business, regular contracts with Major Corporations. | OFFERS INVITED | 459 |
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| 3620 | Property | Sports Leisure | Marina Boatshed Slipway | Central Coast | Est. 1923 Idyllic Lifestyle Heritage Listed Marina, located 1 hr. north of Sydney, with slipway and moorings, fuel sales, Yamaha Dealership and boat repairs. | Offers over $1,250,000 | 693 |
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| 3630 | Property | Sport Leisure | Golf Course Tavern | Brisbane | One of Brisbane's most picturesque and challenging 18 hole Golf Courses, est 1989 this "Championship Standard" course maintained to a high standard, is now offered For Sale included in Sale is Pro Shop, Tavern, Gaming Facilities, Function Facilities, Bottle Shop in gated secure community plus undeveloped land suitable for townhouses, luxury homes etc. for future development, good T/O, considerable holding income unlimited potential. | Offers over $10m | 564 |
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| 3680 | Import/Wholesale | Distribution | Toys and Gifts | SE Queensland | Established 27 years,this business is the market leader in the import and distribution of novelty impulse items Australia wide.The customer base includes discount chains, gift shops and amusement parlours as well as schools and special events. Highly profitable with management and an experienced sales team in place, the business operates from very modern offices and warehouse. | Negotiable plus stock of approx. $500k | 269 |
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| 3627 | Service | Construction | Crane Hire | Tasmania | One of Tasmania's leading crane hire businesses. Rapidly growing in a booming market. Highly profitable. Large range of cranes and equipment. | Offers Invited | 481 |
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| 3682 | Manufact. | Timber | Cabinet Makers Kitchen Manufacturers | Gold Coast | Est.14 yrs. Specialises in high-quality solid timber products. Only one of its kind on the Gold Coast. Modern showroom and very well maintained plant and equipment. Excellent reputation. Market can be easily expanded. | EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST | 245 |
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| 3675 | Service | Building Mechanical Services | High Rise Building Heating Ventilation Airconditioning | Sydney CBD | Preferred supplier of HVAC, with maintenance contracts in high rise buildings in Sydney CBD. Established 1991, highly profitable. | Offers invited | 298 |
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| 3633 | Service | Engineering | Infrastructure | Qld NSW | Well Known Company specializing in Manufacture and Construction, Maintenance and repairs of major infrastructure for Mining and Metalliferous industries. T/O $40M | BY NEGOTIATION | 436 |
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| 3799 | Manufact. | Plastic | PVC Extruded Profiles and Fencing | VIC and QLD | Est 30 years facility boasts advanced tooling, design and manufacturing systems, leading edge equipment, combined with in-house design, manufacture of dies and qualified, experienced people, exciting new Fencing product taking Aust by storm opportunity to rollout nationally, only manufacturer in Aust. if you are experienced handling franchisee/licenced distributors, retail outlets and have marketing flair this business model is for you T/O $5m highly profitable | BY NEGOTATION | 33 |
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| 3696 | Service | Marine | Major Distributor Diesel Engines and parts | Brisbane | Major Agent/Distributor of Marine and Industrial Diesel engines and parts, representing the two leading makes of Diesel engines. Established 20 Years, in Sales, Installations and Service. Ideal Bayside location. T/O $1M Highly Profitable. | OFFERS INVITED | 186 |
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| 3790 | Mining | Hard Rock Quarry and Concrete Batching Plant Aggregate | Building and Construction | Northern NSW | Est 30 years specializing in Aggregate, Crusher Dust, Concrete Batching, RTA specified DGB and DGS. The land and quarry covers 80 acres on a 200 acre title, plant has 900x600 dual crusher, secondary 900 cone and 1013 haze-mag impact crusher no royalties, all equipment in excellent condition T/O $5.5m owner looking to retire. | Offers over $3m | 137 |
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| 3689 | Service | Building and Construction | Domestic and Commercial Sheds | North Queensland | North Qld's premier Domestic, Industrial,Commercial, Patio, Garage and shed company, customers include Townsville City Council, NQ Resource Recovery, QNI, Hanson Constructions, Ergon Energy, BHP Cannington, Q-Build, X-Strata and also market share of the domestic range of sheds, carports and patios. Specializing in looking after the whole job, starting from the council application, slab, construction, right through to final inspection stage. Excellant systems, competent staff and attractive display, very good name in the Townsville region. Highly profitable Nets $600k Freehold available, suit Builder/Tradesperson | Expression of Interest | 213 |
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| 3637 | Manufact. | Timber | Building Construction | NSW Regional | Manufacture a range of timber products supplied to medium sized builders operating in "top end" home building in the Newcastle region and beyond. Very well managed profitable business with a stable client base. Room for growth based on high reputation for quality and service. | Offers Invited | 382 |
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| 3638 | Import/Wholesale | Medical Health | Vitamin and Mineral Complimentary Medicines | Sydney | Exclusive Distribution Agreement ror Aust. NZ and possible to negotiate SE Asia with European Manufacturer of a full range of effervescent Complimentary Vitamin and Mineral based Medacines. Recently obtained full TGA Approval for complete range of 10 products with no other locally available equivalent. Start-up business opportunity or "bolt-on" product range for existing Distributor. | Offers Invited | 571 |
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| 3677 | Service | Building Construction | Demolition Recycling Site Remediation | Sydney | Business established 25 Years now does 90% of site clearing work for Developers in Sydney. Strategically located Recycling yard includes Concrete Crusher. Excellent equipment, Trained & Certified Workforce, highly profitable. | Make an Offer | 329 |
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| 3659 | Import/Wholesale | Food | Grains Nuts Seeds and Dried Fruit | Brisbane | Turnover for 2007 is $7.35 M. This business is well respected and has been established for nearly 30 years. Business could be run from a home-office as all orders are made over the telephone, fax or email and the warehousing and delivery is subcontracted. Staff requirements are low and the owner/operator is assisted by 2 part-time employees. | By Negotiation | 576 |
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| 3640 | Service | Laundry Drycleaners | Textile | North Queensland | Situated in Large coastal city serviceing Retail, Agency, Hotels, Motels, and Resorts, rapidly expanding tourism industry, this highly lucrative business offers both income and lifestyle T/O $3.5m. | EXPRESSION OF INTEREST | 420 |
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| 3662 | Service | Medical Health | Rehabilitation Centre | ACT NSW | Fully-integrated purpose built modern centre providing complete service for OHS,injury and pain management.Service contracts with Corporate Sector-Govn and Private.Strong demand for these services due to personnel,litigation and legislation concerns. | Price By Negotiation | 310 |
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| 3672 | Service | Specialist Recruitment Agency | Home Help | Brisbane | Specialist Recruitment Agency that is part of a national group which is a "house-hold" name and brand.Brisbane office established for over 20 years.High and growing demand for the services that they supply.Excellent systems and procedures in place. | EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST | 344 |
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| 3678 | Import/Wholesale | Medical Healthcare and Agedcare | Agedcare and rehabilitation | SE QLD | Established 9 years this business specialising in import and wholesale and retail supply of comfort rehabilitation and mobility products for the elderly and disabled is part of a national buying group. The business is profitable with good further growth opportunities. | Negotiable plus stock - approx $500K | 339 |
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| 3692 | Manufact. | Metal Fabrication | Security Screens | Brisbane | Est.14 yrs. Fabrication of well-known custom made woven stainless steel security screens, very simple process. Domestic client base ensures strong cash-flow. Owner only works 1 day per week. Business could be fully-managed. Essential staff in place.2007 Net Income $469K | $1.35 M+ SAV | 282 |
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| 3781 | Import/Wholesale | Automotive | After Market Components | Brisbane | Established 24 years supplying Dealers and Resellers throughout Australia and New Zealand with Automotive Hydraulic Brake and Clutch Repair Kits. Massive database of components with code numbers cross referenced with major Manufacturers. Niche market yields very high margins. T/O $1M Highly profitable. | OFFERS INVITED | 134 |
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| 3703 | Service | Building and Construction | Electrical Contracting | Brisbane | Est 1998, this company offers a complete range of electrical installation, maintenance services and industrial projects, includeing design & construct packages re-design proposals, budget estimates, construction proposals, Data, Internet, Security, CCTV, MATV, Fibre optic etc T/O $13m highly profitable,50 employees | BY NEGOTIATION | 224 |
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| 3706 | Service | Publishing | Trade Magazines and eBooks | Gold Coast Sydney Melbourne | Established well known Publisher of specialist Trade magazines and on-line eBooks, with over 75 Publications, including own and contract Titles. Long term contracts with prestigious Industry and Trade Associations. T/o $6M highly profitable. Management Team in place. | OFFERS INVITED | 220 |
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| 3709 | Service | Trade magazines | Publishing | Sydney Metropolitan | Well established magazine publisher with a very successful range of Trade Magazines distributed throughout Australasia. Rapidly growing with new magazines planned for launch in 2008 and 2009. Very profitable. Located metropolitan Sydney. | Offers invited | 184 |
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| 3780 | Import/Wholesale | Component Supplier to Manufacturers | Gaming and Hospitality | Sydney Metropolitan | Long established and profitable business with excellent industry contacts supplying components to gaming and leisure equipment manufacturers.Growth potential is high with secure exclusive distribution agreements with key suppliers in Europe and Asia. | Offers invited | 183 |
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| 3786 | Import/Wholesale | Recycling | Shredding Systems | Sunshine Coast | Est over 30 years this company supplies and installs total waste solutions the most efficient shredders, granulators, pulverizes, disintegrators and cutting mills available, over 100 models these shedders represent the latest in shredding technologies available in the world today and are backed by extensive research and development, practical experience and reliable maintenance, parts and service. Excellant opportunity to incorporate this business into larger organisation involved in recycling, conveyor systems or general engineering or as a going concern. | Offers over $300k | 127 |
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| 3789 | Service | Building Construction | Concrete Pumping service | Brisbane | Established operator equipment includes 2x 36M & 1x 26M truck mounted booms, 2x 23M CPSE & 2x truck mounted Line Pumps, total EV $1.57M. Gross revenue $2.5M, forward contracts in hand. Quick sale required - Divestment of non-core asset. | $2,000,000 | 127 |
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| 3791 | Service | Transport | Freight Forward | Brisbane | Est 97 providing many local, interstate and overseas clients with a full logistics package including container movements and unpack general freight consolidation, warehouse and distribution, Xpress taxi Truck, backload and dry hire. T/O $5m highly profitable | EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST | 152 |
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| 3793 | Service | Medical and Health | Home Nursing | South Australia | Well established home nursing, domicilliary and allied health services provider. Government contracts. T/O $2M+. Very profitable. | Expressions of Interest | 83 |
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| 3797 | Service | Engineering | Civil Contracting | Eastern States | Australian owned & operated Manufacturer & installer of patented structural underground pipe relining systems, plus other underground pipe rehabilitation services - drain cleaning, spot repairs, CCTV inspections, smoke testing etc. T/O approaching $10M, exceptional growth opportunity. | OFFERS INVITED | 70 |
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