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Real Estate Agency Investment Opportunity in Beirut, Lebanon

124-year-old #1 Australasian real estate agency with MENA region master license seeks investment for expansion.

Established 120-130 year(s)
Employees 100 - 500
Legal Entity Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Reported Sales USD 3.6 million
Run Rate Sales USD 3.6 million
EBITDA Margin 35 %
Industries Real Estate Agencies
Locations  Beirut + 1 more
Local Time 1:09 PM Asia / Beirut
Listed By Business Owner / Director
Status Moderately Active
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Partial Stake Sale
USD 1.33 million for 90.0% stake (Native Currency: SAR 5,000,000)
Reason: Seeking investment for expanding to open more franchise outlets and opening more offices across othe... View More
Includes physical assets worth USD 107 thousand
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Business Overview
- The company has a rich history, spanning over 124 years, was a leading real estate agency in Australasia and now has established operations in the MENA region with 11 offices.
- The business has a full master license which is valid for 22 countries.
- With 11 offices across three countries and a workforce of over 150 employees, the company operates on two revenue models.
- The majority of its revenue is derived from real estate property sales, amounting to approximately SAR 600-700 million annually, with a 2% commission charged on each property sold.
- The second revenue model involves selling franchises and receiving license and monthly royalty fees.
- Company aims to expand its franchised offices to 90 in the MENA region, particularly targeting Dubai due to its significant market potential. The potential for royalty income from a single office in Dubai alone is estimated at 100k per month.
- The master license held by the company makes it the only international real estate license owned by a single entity for the entire MENA region.
- Company has a track record of over 1000 clients.
- The company was originally started in New Zealand, and the promoter has obtained the master license (which can be used across 22 countries) from them and registered it as a separate entity for the MENA region. This is the entity that is being offered to the investor.
- The owner is based out of Lebanon, where the business is also officially registered. But the business is targeting Dubai for its expansion.
Products & Services Overview
- The company offers a comprehensive suite of real estate services including sales, leasing, consultancy, feasibility studies, and valuations.
- The group has specialists in residential, commercial, rural property sales plus leasing, marine and property management.
- Clients are individual property owners as well as real estate builders who register their properties and buyers include both individuals and businesses.
- Additionally, providing franchising of the company with one-time license fee and monthly royalty fees.
Assets Overview
Physical assets include office furniture worth SAR 200-300k and there rest is cars.
Intangible assets include website, social media and 124 year old brand goodwill.
Facilities Overview
There are a total of 11 operating offices, out of which 2 are in Beirut, Lebanon which are company-owned.
The franchisee offices are - 4 in Lebanon, 1 in Riyadh and the rest are in Jeddah and Dubai.
All are rented offices.
- The company has a rich history, having been established 124 years ago and is currently the leading real estate agency in Australasia.
- Has 11 offices spread across 3 countries in the MENA region.
- The company operates through two distinct revenue streams, with the majority of its income derived from property sales, yielding an annual revenue of approximately SAR 600-700 million. Additionally, it generates revenue through franchising, with potential for substantial royalty incomes.
- The company has ambitious plans to expand its franchise model in the MENA region, with a target of 90 franchised offices. The focus is primarily on tapping into the lucrative Dubai market, leveraging the potential to earn significant royalty fees.
- The company holds a unique position as the sole owner of a master license covering 22 countries, providing a competitive advantage in the MENA region.
Real estate sales/leasing, consultancy, feasibility studies, valuations.
Capitalization Overview
Self-funded.
No outstanding loans.
There is 1 owner, holding 100% shares in the business.
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