About company
The company has been operating for over 12 years and is one of the leading players in the Ukrainian market of greeting cards and gift packaging. Our products are available in major national retail chains, including Auchan, Silpo, Novus, Knyharnya Ye, Epicentr, Chystenko, OK!Wine, Librarium, and others.
Today, we are present in over 1,000 locations, supported by a reliable supply chain and a profitable business model with a margin of approximately 50% of turnover.
Financial Performance and Efficiency
- Cost of goods sold is just 15% of the retail price.
- High margins enable significant profitability even during challenging times.
- The business is fully debt-free and operates without losses (all previous loans have been repaid early).
- During the war, the company increased its market share and dollar turnover.
Growth Potential
- Turnover can be doubled (2–3x) by simply expanding the greeting card assortment.
- With entry into new product segments (gift bags, stationery) and broader distribution, growth potential increases 4–5 times.
- There are 4,500–5,000 additional retail points where the company is not yet present (e.g., ATB, EVA, VARUS, Avrora, etc.).
- In the mid-range and premium segments, we hold a 40–60% market share within certain chains.
Products and Competitive Advantages
- European quality: raw materials from Italy, creative illustrations by top Ukrainian artists.
- Proprietary display equipment for retail chains ensures best-in-class product presentation.
- Strong brand recognition and impeccable reputation among partners.
Company Assets
- Strong brand and registered trademark.
- Long-term contracts with leading national retailers.
- Inventory in warehouses and on store shelves.
- Proprietary website (platform for scaling online sales).
Team
- 2 founders (one is actively managing the business).
- Minimal in-house staff: an accountant and a warehouse employee.
- Production, design, logistics, and merchandising are outsourced, ensuring flexibility and low fixed costs.
Why Invest or Acquire This Business?
- High-margin product with low cost of goods sold.
- Strong potential for rapid scaling without significant additional investment.
- Large untapped market in Ukraine and opportunity for international expansion.
- Proven profitability and stable contracts.
Financial and economic indicators of business
|
Year |
Turnover, UAH |
Turnover, USD |
Exchange rate |
|
2019 |
1 395 000 |
55 800 |
25 |
|
2020 |
1 453 000 |
58 120 |
25 |
|
2021 |
4 713 000 |
181 269 |
26 |
|
2022 |
7 145 000 |
193 108 |
37 |
|
2023 |
7 124 000 |
187 474 |
38 |
|
2024 |
7 322 000 |
187 000 |
39 |
|
2025 - 1H |
4 207 000 |
100 000 |
42 |
|
Forecast 2025 |
8 400 000 |
200 000 |
42 |
* Average profitability – 50%
Reason for selling the business
The owners are located abroad. Growing a business remotely is difficult. There is a desire to close all projects in Ukraine and build a new life in exile.
Offer to investor
- Sale price: $375,000
- Pricing: balances (stock) at the cost of sales - $275,000 and $100,000 - profit for one year.
