A 9‑year‑old, profitable paper and packaging supplier based in Gaborone serving Botswana and Southern Africa.
Products and services: newsprint and bond paper reels; precision cutting-to-size and roll slitting via in‑house industrial guillotine; supply of related paper grades on demand.
Customers: national and regional printing houses, commercial printers, book manufacturers, and government/public sector (including the Government Printer).
Commercial terms: COD and 30‑day credit for vetted clients. Latest monthly sales approx. BWP 1.5m; last FY turnover approx. BWP 14m. Consistent year‑end spikes (back‑to‑school, calendars, annual reports).
Supply chain: imports under annual supply programs from established mills and trading houses in Asia/UK; compliant import structure with permits, trading licence, tax clearance, and BURS VAT deferral (cash‑flow efficient).
Operations: team of 10 core staff; in‑house warehousing, inventory management, local deliveries, and finishing (guillotine cutting/slitting) for fast turnaround.
What Makes Us Unique.
Cash‑generative core with high repeat orders and strong relationships across institutional and private sectors.
Local cutting/finishing capability (time and waste reduction for clients), enabling premium service and margin protection.
Reliable international sourcing + compliant import/VAT deferral structure = competitive landed cost and on‑time delivery.
Citizen‑owned supplier with strong eligibility for public‑sector procurement.
Financial Snapshot (summary)
Last FY revenue: ~BWP 14 million; latest monthly sales: ~BWP 1.5 million.
Positive EBITDA and net profit for the last three years (audited statements available under NDA).
Low fixed overhead base; scalable working‑capital model.
Products & Services.
Newsprint and bond paper reels (multiple grammages/sizes).
Precision cutting-to-size; roll slitting to client specifications.
On‑request sourcing of related grades (kraft/test/fluting/white grades) to support packaging/print jobs.
Assets Overview.
Inventory (typ. ~BWP 1.8m, variable with cycle), industrial guillotine, roll slitting setup, delivery truck, forklift, small delivery vehicle, warehouse racking and IT systems.
Facilities.
Rented warehouse and office in Broadhurst Industrial, Gaborone (ground floor + mezzanine offices). Adequate for current operations; scalable with additional stock turns.
Team.
10 permanent staff covering procurement, operations/finishing, warehouse/logistics, sales, and finance. Temporary staff engaged for freight/logistics peaks.
Transaction Options Option A — Full Acquisition.
Asking price: BWP 8.5 million (based on independent valuation). Structure and timeline negotiable.
Clean handover with full documentation, supplier programs, customer relationships, and SOPs.
Current management open to short/medium‑term transition services to ensure continuity.
Option B — Minority Equity Investment (Growth Capital)
Minority equity at a valuation aligned to the above (discussed post‑NDA).
Funds to scale inventory, expand cutting/conversion capacity, and grow regional distribution.
Use of funds plan and 3–5 year projections available under NDA.
Current management remains in place; investor protections and reporting agreed upfront.
What the Investor / Buyer Gets.
A proven, profitable platform in a steady demand category with barriers in logistics, relationships, and service capability.
Embedded public‑sector and private‑sector demand with local finishing that reduces client lead‑time/cost.
Immediate revenue with clear pathways to scale via:
Higher stock turns and broader grade range (kraft/test/fluting/white grades for packaging),
Additional finishing capability (second shift/added conversion),
Regional sales into Namibia/SA corridors.
Support & Transition.
For a full sale: structured transition plan (3–12 months) for supplier/customer continuity, training, and handover.
For equity: active governance and monthly reporting; KPI dashboards; continued leadership by current team.
Reason for Sale / Capital Raise.
To unlock scale through working capital and capacity, and/or to realize value created while ensuring business continuity and growth.
Deal Terms & Next Steps.
Buyer/investor to sign NDA to access:
Audited financial statements (last 3 years),
Detailed customer/supplier mix,
Asset list, contracts, and compliance pack,
Growth plan and financial model.
Management meetings available post‑NDA.
Preference for counterparties experienced in distribution, packaging/print supply, or trade finance, but open to general investors with a hands‑on scale mindset.
Contact.
Location: Gaborone, Botswana (operations in Broadhurst Industrial)
Ownership: 100% privately owned; clean cap table.
Management continuity: Yes — current team remains per agreed terms (both for sale and equity deals)
