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Selling a Distribution Business
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4 Key Facts: How to Sell a Distribution Business in 2025
Average Time on the Market for Wholesale Businesses is 8-12 Months
Wholesale and distribution businesses tend to sell relatively quickly due to high buyer demand, but maintaining operational stability during the sale is essential.
Inventory Accounts for Up to 40% of Business Value
Accurate inventory management is crucial to determining a fair valuation. Buyers prioritize businesses with well-maintained and properly documented inventory.
Supplier Agreements Influence 50% of Buyer Interest
Long-standing supplier relationships and exclusive distribution rights are major value drivers. Buyers want to see that these agreements will remain stable through the transition.
Operational Continuity is Key for 60% of Buyers
Buyers need assurance that distribution schedules, delivery routes, and logistics operations will run smoothly post-sale. Maintaining operational flow is critical to preserving business value.
Exit Success
How to Sell a Distribution Business in 2025: 3 Challenges and Solutions
Challenge 1:
Accurately Valuing Inventory and Equipment
Inventory and distribution equipment, such as forklifts and warehouse tools, make up a large portion of a wholesale business’s value. Buyers want a clear picture of asset conditions and stock levels to justify the asking price.
Unbroker Solution:
We conduct a thorough inventory and equipment valuation to present buyers with an accurate assessment of your assets. Our low-fee model ensures you keep more of your profits without sacrificing transparency or accuracy.
Challenge 2:
Transferring Supplier Agreements and Maintaining Relationships
Supplier contracts are critical to the success of any wholesale business. Buyers need assurance that these relationships and agreements will remain intact after the sale.
Unbroker Solution:
We develop detailed transition plans that prioritize maintaining supplier relationships and securing contract transfers. Our streamlined approach keeps costs low while ensuring continuity for your suppliers and customers.
Challenge 3:
Managing Operational Handover and Minimizing Disruption
Wholesale and distribution businesses rely on precise logistics and operational schedules. During changing times, buyers need confidence that operations will continue without disruption after ownership changes.
Unbroker Solution:
We focus on flow, creating a comprehensive operational handover plan that minimizes disruption and maintains delivery schedules. With our low-cost structure, you save on broker fees while ensuring a smooth transition.
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