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Profit from the forthcoming massive transfer of generational assets from the
“Baby-Boomer” generation.
LD Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: LDHL) has developed two divisions to take advantage
of business
opportunities aspiring from the retirements of the “Baby-Boom” generation. (1)
LD Financial, Inc., which has a business purpose of coordinating the company’s
efforts to capitalize on the business opportunity presented by the “Baby-Boomer”
generation and (2) the Operations Division to operate businesses that have been
created or acquired by LD Holdings, Inc.
Over the next 20 years as these Baby-Boomers are retiring, there are going to
be businesses worth trillions of dollars that need to be sold by this Boomer
generation. The company has identified what it feels is a significant business
opportunity by solving a major problem facing the Baby-Boomer generation.
Financing the purchase of companies that have sales between $2 million and $20
million and EBITDA between $500,000 and $3 million, is difficult and now it is
almost impossible to do
With over 25 million small businesses in the USA and 15 trillion dollars
worth of businesses to be sold over the next 15-20 years, there will be many
opportunities for wealth generation. The following needs will be serviced and
provided by LD Holdings Inc:
1. There will be a need for Marketing, Sales and other Business Services to
prepare the businesses for sale.
2. There will be a need for buyers for these businesses.
3. There will be a need for entrepreneur managers to manage these businesses.
4. There will be a need for the financing of these businesses.
5. There will be a need for competent money managers to manage the money of
these business sellers.
The company plans to focus its efforts on becoming a “known buyer” of small
companies that meet its acquisition criteria, which it intends to widely
distribute to business professionals and intermediaries directly and to others
on its websites. The 5-Year Plan is to accumulate at least 45 of these small
companies and to slowly meld them into cohesive business units whenever
possible. Using $10 million of revenues as an average, this will result in
consolidated total revenues of $450 million by the end of 2015. The company can
envision the initial equity investment in a business will yield a return at
least 3 times (300%) within a 3-year period of time (over a 50% compound yearly
return).
There are Five Steps in the company’s process to penetrate this Baby-Boomer
market, which are as follows:
STEP #1 is a direct sales effort targeted toward companies that need additional
sales; which makes most companies a prospect. We target companies with between
$2 million and $20 million in sales that have large gross margins and unused
capacity. While we may charge a small retainer, the majority of our fee is a
percentage of the increase in sales so it is clearly a performance oriented
solution to the owner’s sales problem. The business owner has very little to
lose and a lot to gain. This consulting service is typically provided under a
long term multi-year contract so that as sales continue to grow, so does our
income.
STEP #2 is to source and locate businesses for sale with sales between $2
million and $20 million, profitable for the last three of five years, or have a
well defined path to profitability, EBITDA of 4 X or less, inherent problems
(lack of marketing, working capital, inadequate margins, out-of-date product
lines, industry in down cycle, etc.) that need to be resolved quickly, the
capital needs of the acquisition in terms of the down-payment by the company and
the funds needed to solve any problems should be less than $2 million initially,
company should have a management team in place that can continue running the
business on a post-acquisition basis and finally, the company will be looking
for the “X” factors, which are those aspects of the company that are unique or
provide a competitive advantage or represent barriers to entry.
STEP #3 is to maintain a database of individuals with specific backgrounds and
expertise allowing us to have expertise available for both acquisition
evaluation, and strategizing the post-acquisition business model for each
potential acquisition candidate, once the financial aspects of the transaction
are determined.
STEP #4 is to help accomplish its funding objectives through the use of its NanoCapNation.com web site for U.S. based investors, and NanoCapWorld.com (for
offshore non-U.S. investors) NanoCapNation.com, an affiliated website, serves as
the focal point to develop financing centered on a qualified and screened
database of 1,000 accredited investors (angels and institutions) and 1,000
non-accredited investors. Within this group of investors, there would be a core
group of 300 investors from each group designated as “One in a Million”. This
“One in a Million” group of investors will be given a first look at any
transactions deemed to be suitable for them.
STEP #5 is a wealth management service provided by LD Financial, Inc. and is
targeted at wealthy individuals, small institutions and pension plans. The
company has access to several outstanding money managers which provide advice
for a fee, using primarily the value style of investing. This style of investing
focuses on finding undervalued businesses that can be purchased at a discount
(usually 35%+) from their intrinsic value. Within this value type of investing,
there are both active and passive investment styles available to meet the needs
of the client.
Significant and Real Growth Opportunity
In our first full year of operations (2011) the company plans to acquire at least 3 companies with $25 million sales and EBITDA of $2.0 million. At 8 X EBITDA this would place a market capitalization of $16 million on the company.
Once the company has its investor base in place, the company intends to quicken its acquisition pace as shown in the table below:
| Year | New Acquisitions | Total Acquisitions |
| 2011 | 3 | 3 |
| 2012 | 6 | 9 |
| 2013 | 9 | 18 |
| 2014 | 12 | 30 |
| 2015 | 15 | 45 |
LD Holdings Inc. Projected Sales and EBIT
The following table sets forth LD Holdings Inc.’s estimates for revenue and
earnings before interest and taxes. These estimates are for the first three (3)
full years of operation after acceptable financing is sourced. These estimates
are forward looking and are based on acquiring and closing acquisitions and the
availability of financing.
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | |
| Revenue | $25.0 Mil | $75.0 Mil | $150.0 Mil |
| EBIT | $2.0 Mil | $6.0 Mil | $12.7 Mil |
Rationale for LD Holdings Inc. Investment
1. We are Public (Exit Strategy).
2. Company’s stock is trading at an all-time low (5 yr. range; $3.74 - $.002)
3. Tight Capital Structure (2-3 million shares in Trading Float—about half of
those have a cost basis above $2.00).
4. Management is shareholder and market conscious.
5. Low operating cost (About $10,000 a month operating cost including being
public cost).
6. We have a mature, believable, scaleable Business Plan.
7. Seasoned management that has had Public Market experience.
8. We have identified our opportunities and our problems.
9. Management is committed and has invested in the company.
10. Low debt and burn rate. Acquisitions are accretive.
11. Can purchase companies for $.25 - .50 on sales dollar and finance them for
$2-3 sales dollar (4-12 times leverage).
Experienced Management
Officers and Executive Management
John R. Ayling – Chairman of the Board. John R. Ayling is LD Holdings Inc.
Chairman of the Board, its largest shareholder, and co-founder. Since 1989, he
has served as president of Continental Capital Management, Inc., a Perrysburg,
Ohio, money management firm. From 1983 to 1988, he served as a Vice President at
Oberweis Securities. From 1969 to 1982, he managed accounts for individuals and
institutions with Bell & Beckwith, a Toledo, Ohio broker dealer. Mr. Ayling is a
NASD registered representative and holds Series 7, 24, and 63 licenses. From
1966 to 1968, he served as a Captain with the U.S. Army. Mr. Ayling has helped
launch several start-up operations, financed several business enterprises, and
provided management support and development for all phases of management, with
an emphasis on business integration and financial controls. Mr. Ayling is a
graduate of the University of Toledo.
John Alimo – President LD Financial/Executive
Vice President Business Development.
Over 25 years of Entrepreneurial, Executive Sales and Business Development
experience including 6 years as Vice President Business Development KKR (Kravis, Kolberg and Roberts) where he grew sales more than 20% at 4 of KKR's 25
companies with innovative sales and marketing initiatives. Overall increases in
sales included the opening of over 35 new nationally recognized chains.
John has vast international sales, marketing and product development
experience and as Vice President Sales for Summit Marketing International, Inc.
He developed an array of strategic alliances and contacts throughout Southeast
Asia including China, Hong Kong and Turkey.
Mr. Alimo grew the International Importing side of Summit Marketing from zero
annual sales as a start-up company to over $14 million annually by adding new
clients including Wal-Mart, Sam's Club, Bed Bath & Beyond, Michael's, Family
Dollar, Dollar General and more than 25 other nationally recognized retail
chains. Mr. Alimo is a graduate of Southern Vermont College.
David Clark – Vice President of Business Development. David Clark has over 25
years of experience in planning, launching and growing businesses with both
large public companies and entrepreneurial ventures. He has proven international
expertise in strategic planning, business and product development, sales and
marketing and strategic alliances with several companies including Mellon Bank,
Ernst & Young and Hogan Systems. As CEO of an early stage venture, he received
the Growth 100 Award from Kelley School of Business at Indiana University.
Ernie Stevens – Vice President of Operations. Ernie Stevens has 29 years of
senior operations experience in the pool and spa industry. In 1987, Mr. Stevens
joined Clark Manufacturing, d/b/a/ Sundance Spas, as Director of Operations. At
the time, Clark Manufacturing was the U.S.’s second largest spa manufacturer.
From 1979 to 1987, he served as Manufacturing Manager of Printronix, a
manufacturer of advanced dot matrix printers. From 1975 to 1979, Mr. Stevens was
Plant Manager for Far West, Inc. Leisure Time Products, and a custom and
recreational vehicle manufacturer. From 1973 to 1975, he was Operations Manager
of Imperial Vans, a manufacturer of recreational vehicles. Mr. Stevens received
his advanced management training at Long Beach City College, Orange Coast
College and the University of California Irvine School of Management.
Contact:
Mr. John R. Ayling
Chairman & CEO
LD Holdings, Inc.
1070 Commerce Drive, Building 2, Suite 303
Perrysburg, OH 43551
Phone: 419-873-1111
Fax: 419-873-1141
e-mail: john@ldholdings.com
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.....................................................................................................................................................October 27, 2008
Leisure Direct, Inc. Changes Name, Has New Symbol, Starts New Subsidiaries, Increases Authorized Shares
Perrysburg, OH - - October 27, 2008 - - LD Holdings, Inc., formerly Leisure
Direct, Inc, (OTCBB: LDHL.OB) announced today that it has gone through a
corporate name change to reflect its new strategic direction towards providing
financial services and focusing on acquisitions without regard to any specific
industry.
Through its wholly-owned subsidiary, LD Financial, Inc., the company has started
providing consulting services to corporate clients through its Business Services
Division. This Division of LD Financial will initially target a tri-state area
consisting of Ohio, Indiana and Michigan and has started generating revenue.
Plans are to establish additional regional offices in the first half of 2009.
LD Financials’ Business Services Division’s initial marketing efforts will focus
on businesses that are in need of additional sales in this period of economic
stress. Many of these programs are designed with a small monthly retainer and
results-based compensation that is based on the incremental increase in sales
achieved for the client. Additional consulting services include: business
partnering or company sale, corporate financing and executive search, as well as
general consulting services in terms of strategic corporate planning.
Another wholly-owned unit, has been launched with experienced management
personnel and will source acquire and manage companies that operate in an
underserved segment of the small business market. This segment is companies with
sales between $2-20 million. It is LD Holdings goal to acquire 40-50 of these
companies with an average $10 million in sales, over the next 5-7 years. These
companies should be rampable and scaleable to drive organic growth after
acquisition.
As outlined more specifically on its website at www.ldholdings.com, the
acquisition and operational strategy that is explained there is currently being
implemented under the five-step process outlined. The affiliated site of
www.nanocapnation.com has been launched and is currently functioning to attract
individual and small institutional investors.
In preparation for the future, LD Holdings increased the number of authorized
common shares from 100 million to 900 million shares. Currently there are
14,738,128 shares of common stock outstanding and the Company believes that
between 2 million and 3 million shares represent the effective float at the
present time. The Company plans to prudently use its common stock for both
financings, acquisitions and general working capital.
This release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section
27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 27E of the Securities Act of 1934.
Statements contained in this release that are not historical facts may be deemed
to be forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking
statements are inherently uncertain. Actual performance and results may differ
materially from that projected or suggested herein due to certain risks and
uncertainties including, without limitation, ability to obtain financing and
regulatory and shareholder approvals for anticipated actions.
Contact:
John R. Ayling
Chairman
LD Holdings, Inc.
(419) 873-1111
1070 Commerce Drive, Building II – Suite 303
Perrysburg, OH 43551
www.ldholdings.com