For brokers and intermediaries
Acquisition criteria and how to send me a deal.
I'm a principal buyer, actively acquiring established, founder-owned businesses that serve and supply the marine industry in Southeast Florida. My acquisitions are backed by capital partners or funded through deal structuring tailored to each business. I reply personally within one business day and I'm happy to sign your NDA.
Criteria at a glance
| Buyer type | Principal buyer, not a fund or broker. Acquisitions backed by capital partners or funded through deal structuring tailored to each business. |
|---|---|
| What I buy | Established, founder-owned businesses (20+ years) serving and supplying the marine industry: marinas, service and repair yards and facilities; regulated and recurring services; components and consumables; raw materials and chemistry; fabrication (canvas, upholstery, stainless, aluminum, joinery, tooling); customs, FTZ and logistics; sportfishing supply. |
| Revenue character | Recurring, consumable or compliance-driven revenue preferred, e.g. servicing and recertification on a calendar, and parts that wear out. |
| Not a fit | Brokerages, charter operators, management companies, consumer retail. |
| Geography | Southeast Florida: Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, Monroe. |
| Revenue | $500K to $7M (sweet spot $1M to $5M). |
| Preferred structures | Seller financing on a portion of the price; partner first and buy over time (gradual buyout tied to agreed milestones); transition role for the owner where wanted. |
| After closing | Team and trading name retained (intention). Day-to-day leadership stays with the existing team. |
| Real estate | Open to discussion. |
| Confidentiality | Confidential throughout; nothing said to staff or customers until the owner chooses. Happy to sign your NDA. |
| First response | Within one business day. |
How to submit
- Email a blind teaser or CIM to business@damianadcock.com, or send your NDA first.
- Include asking price if set, location (county is fine), and headline revenue and SDE/EBITDA for the last three years.
- I'll reply personally within one business day with a clear yes, no or questions.
Prefer to talk it through? Call me on (954) 892-1147.
What you can expect from me
- Fast, honest answers, including a quick no when it isn't a fit
- Respect for your process, your client and your fee
- Discretion with sellers' staff, customers and competitors
- Plain-English communication with your client
Have a marine business on your desk?
Send it over or give me a call. I'll get back to you personally.
Every conversation is private. Nothing is shared without your say-so.
I'll call you back myself within one business day.