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Market Research Conference and Media Brand

Content site

It owns four conference brands for market researchers and insight teams on three continents, alongside a site publishing expert articles.

Ask $4M · Profit $395K · 10.1x · Acquire.com

Oct 27
Ask
$4M
Revenue
$1.2M
Profit
$395K
Margin
33%
Multiple
10.1x
Age
18 yrs (Jan 2008)
Label
Worth Studying
Reason
18 years old with a 33% margin, but flat revenue, a 10.1x price and no sign it can be run remotely keep it from a purchase rating.

Ask the seller

  1. How does revenue split between ticket sales, sponsorships and advertising on the articles and event portals?
  2. Are the conferences held in person, and who on the team runs them on the ground?
  3. Why has revenue stayed flat, and what supports a price above 10x profit with no growth?

Short entry: the listing gives figures only.

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