EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
PBG Reference No.: S988

MANUFACTURER OF EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTS

We are pleased to present this business opportunity for your review. Premier Business Group, Ltd. is one of the leading business brokerage firms in the Midwest. We specialize in representing manufacturing, distribution and service companies in the divestiture process. The Seller pays our fees; there is no monetary obligation to prospective purchasers. Premiers' expertise includes assisting in structuring the transaction and financing. We encourage you to make an appointment with the broker listed on this offering to discuss your needs, to obtain further information regarding the company you are inquiring about, and to receive information on other companies that may be of interest.

This company produces, markets, and distributes an extensive line of award-winning, family-oriented, educational toys and games to mass market, specialty, sporting goods, grocery, catalog, and online retailers. The company has both registered and trademarked properties; proven marketing programs; strong relationships and excellent vendor status with all major U.S. mass market retailers; international distribution; large, modern office and warehouse facilities; experienced executive and management staffs; and solid business policies and procedures. In addition, the company recently acquired another long-established, well-known educational toy and game manufacturer, which adds $4-5 million in sales and $1 million to the corporate bottom line.

According to toy and game industry data, this company’s product categories have posted solid gains for the past 3 years. Highly regarded in its field and ideally positioned for continued success, this company will benefit from emerging consumer and retail opportunities that support long-term growth. A new owner who can maximize use of the existing resources, while pursuing new product categories, distribution channels, and target audiences can create a strong competitive force in the educational industry.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(Data in 000's)

	2005	2006	2007	Proj. 2008
SALES	$17,444	$17,424	$18,615	$18,154
EBITDA		$   3,067	$   2,869	$   3,521

DEAL STRUCTURE

"OPEN TO OFFER"

As of 12/31/07:
Cash	$   733,016
Accounts Receivable	$5,262,052
Inventory	$6,276,737
Equipment	$3,000,000
Line of Credit	$3,331,000
Accounts Payable	$1,252,336

INFORMATION SUMMARY

• Location: Midwest
• Ownership: "S" Corporation
• Facilities: Corporate headquarters and distribution centers owned by sellers; rent/buy option on 100,000 sq. ft. out-of-state plant used by new acquisition
• Employees: Non-union; 52 at parent company, 55 at new acquisition; executive management in place
• Reason for sale: Retirement

MARKETING AGENT

Premier Business Group, Ltd.
1130 Lake Cook Road, Suite 210,
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
847/465-9000

This information is provided for discussion purposes only. No representation is made by Broker as to the accuracy of the information provided or any other information supplied. Broker encourages the Prospect to thoroughly review and independently verify to his own satisfaction that the information provided is substantially representative of the business activity.

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