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Tender Details for Marshmallow Section, Bartlett Confectionery, Brisbane
Tenders Close 2nd March 2001

Space required for Production

It is expected that the purchaser would be moving this section into a building already food approved and in production. In this case you would need an area of approx 100 sq metres, which should also give sufficient area for expansion.

If moving to a new location it would be recommended that the building be a ‘food approved’ building of approx 150 to 200 sq metres, to allow for offices and other amenities.

Stock

Will be at valuation at time of take-over, with an estimated value being approximately $4,000, plus stock of finished products required while the machinery is being set up for production.

Tender Price

Every care has been taken to supply as much detail as possible to arrive at a realistic price regarding this tender.

Each machine has been detailed with the estimated replacement value new, as well as the second hand value that would be expected if listed through “The Commercial Contact” or on Australia’s Commercial Trader web site.

The average value of present machinery is estimated at 45.5% of the estimated replacement value new.

Sales

Sales are detailed for the past three years 1997-98, 1998-99, 1999-00, with actual sales for the past six months July to December 2000, and projected sales for the next six months January to June 2001 which Bartlett Confectionery submitted to their accountant ( Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu ) during October 2000.

All sales highlight gross manufacturing profits ( raw materials, packaging, production, labour costs ).

Oaks 10M Marshmallow
Aerator which is continuous
and automatic
Picture showing one of the Storage and Mixing Tanks which holds
pre-cooked base product.
View of Coconut Roaster used
for toasting the coconut
prior to sprinkling onto
the marshmallows
Sales history of Marshmallow section ( Bartlett Confectionery )
Marshmallow Sales
Actual Sales
1997- 98
Gross
Manufact uring
Costs
Gross
Profit

Actual Sales
1998-99
Gross
Manufact uring
Costs

Gross
Profit
Actual Sales
1999-00
Gross
Manfact uring
Costs
Gross
Profit
$137,353
$79,045
42.4%
$120,088
$66,210
42.4%
$69,737
$41,267
40.8%
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Marshmallow Sales
Budget Submitted To Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu ( Bartlett’s Accountant ) October 2000
Forecasted 12 Month
Budget
July-June 2000-01
Actual Sales For Six Months June-Dec 2000
Gross
Manufact ing
Costs
Gross
Profit
% of
Budget
sales
Six
months
Amount to achieve budget. Next six months Jan-June 2001
% of
Sales to achieve budget
Expected Sales
20% over
Budget
$168,602
$101,832
$66,859
34.9%
60.4%
$66,770
39.6%
202,322
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Sales Summary Past Three years

Sales average during the past 3 years $109,059.00 per year.
With an average manufacturing gross profit of 42.9% or $46,885.00 per year.
A greatly improved result is expected for the financial year 2000-2001.

Present Sales

The percentage of Marshmallow sales taken by chain stores and other customers.

Chains                      Others    
 51.4%                    48.5%    

Custom-Built Guillotine used for cutting the mallow sheets and
can also be used for jellies
and similar type products
To Note

Pictures of plant and machinery shown is to convey the type of machinery used in their present production, with pictures of new machinery ( clearly marked ) taken direct from brochures, catalogues, or manuals, and are included to indicate the quality of the machinery purchased.

The only way to appreciate the value of all plant and machinery, and other aspects you feel need clarifying, is to inspect.

Summary

With an average gross profit of 42.99% and current sales improving, this section still has a lot of potential, when one considers all the costs and work involved in setting up and establishing this operation.

With all the enclosed figures having been reviewed by one of the world's major accountancy firms ( Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu), how can any progressive person or company say that this is not an excellent investment.
Another variety of marshmallows previously produced. This is only one of the many types of centres that can be used with this
versatile product
Finance

Outside finance can be arranged from 7.75% over fifteen years ( conditions apply ).

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Coconut Sprinkler which covers the mallow as it passes
underneath the machine
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