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2240 Ridgewood Road,
Wyomissing, Pennsylvania 19610
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About the Company
VR Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) is a boutique firm serving small and mid-sized privately-held companies. VR located in Wyomissing was established in 2006 and is led by Raymond Melcher Jr., a former bank CEO. We are professionals experienced in all aspects of M&A transactions including marketing, negotiating, structuring, financing and transition planning. We seek to build long-term relationships with our clients that often begin well before they are ready to sell a business and long after the transaction has been closed. This relationship approach enables us to provide the best advice for our clients, which encompasses working with clients’ financial and legal advisors to ensure that when it is time for a transaction, we negotiate the financial and non-financial issues to produce the best possible results for our clients.
Broker Biography
Introduction
Mr. Melcher provides M&A Advisory, business brokerage, strategic planning, and business performance consulting services. He has consulted for banks, insurance agencies, securities firms and other companies in various industries. He also has served as interim, part-time CEO or COO for several diverse companies. He previously served as Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Leesport Financial Corp. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries: Leesport Bank, Essick and Barr Insurance, and Madison Financial Advisors. During his tenure, Leesport grew from $200 million of assets to over $900 million. At Leesport, he presided over 11 acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures. In his career, he has been involved with more than 100 M&A transactions.
Services Provided
The skill mix Marathon brings to the table allows us to represent sellers every step of the process from understanding the options open to them and the realistic market value of their business to positioning their business for the best return to structuring financing and facilitating the final transaction.
Marathon also represents buyers interested in acquiring businesses that meet their plans to expand or add capacity and services.
The expertise can also coach businesses through a transition, whether from one generation to another or other interested parties.
Areas Served
Professional Affiliations
Mr Melcher is the recipient of numerous awards for business leadership nd community involvement and philanthropy from Chambers of Commerce, several universities, the Boy Scouts of America and many others.
Business For Sale Listings
Cash Flow: $280,000
Pennsylvania Custom Home Renovation Contractor Excellent reputation in a high-demand geography Financing available
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Cash Flow: $1,561,178
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