Under Contract - Vertical Transportation Consultancy Opportunity - Revenue $3.9m, EBITDA $1.2m

A rare opportunity to acquire a market-leading Vertical Transportation consultancy operating across Australia and select international markets. Operating in excess of 10+ years, the firm is renowned for technical excellence, independence, and long-term client relationships in the sector.

The company delivers a range of Vertical Transportation Consultancy Services plus Project services. These specialist services include compliance maintenance audits, lifecycle and feasibility assessments, risk reporting, plus Project upgrades, replacements and new installation management. Clients span commercial, residential, retail, health, aged care, and infrastructure sectors, serving building owners', managers, and owners corporations.

With 18 experienced staff, the business operates under a scalable model supported by proprietary systems, structured processes, and a national administration platform. Revenues are largely recurring, secured by multi-year recurring service agreements that ensure stability and predictability.

The founders have transitioned daily management to senior staff and seek retirement, offering flexibility for a smooth ownership transition.

Key Highlights
- Strong Financial Performance: Revenue has grown from approx $2.55 million in FY2023 to $3.88 million in FY2026, with normalised EBITDA increasing to approximately $1.24 million (circa 32% margin). This reflects consistent growth and strong operating leverage.
- High Margin, Recurring Model: Services are predominantly recurring compliance work complemented by project-based upgrades, ensuring resilient earnings through market cycles.
- Low Customer Concentration: Largest client represents ~12.5% of revenue, with many relationships exceeding 510 years.
- Industry Leadership: Recognised as a sector leader, active in associations and publications, reinforcing its thought leadership.
- Skilled Technical Team: Industry-trained consultants, lift engineers, and technicians with broad hands-on experience.
- National & International Reach: Servicing clients across Australia and select Pacific markets with capacity for further expansion.
- Strong Industry Relationships: A dedicated training and education centre supports client engagement, repeat work, and referrals.

Growth Opportunities
- Geographic Expansion: Extend operations into additional states and Asia-Pacific regions, leveraging brand strength and proven systems.
- Technology & Smart Systems Advisory: Leverage technology, smart diagnostics, and smart building integration to offer predictive maintenance and digital optimisation services
- Modernisation & Sustainability: Ageing lift assets and demand for energy efficiency, ESG compliance, and upgrades present ongoing consultancy opportunities.
- Strategic Partnerships & Acquisitions: Pursue complementary engineering or building consultancy acquisitions to broaden capabilities and client reach.
- Expanded Training Platform: Scale training programs nationally to enhance brand authority and drive portfolio growth from property groups.
- Increased Share of Existing Clients: Ongoing asset migration from existing clients supports organic revenue growth with low acquisition cost.

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