| City hall | City of San Leandro, Alameda County |
|---|---|
| Business corridors | Marina Boulevard, Davis Street, the I-880 industrial districts and downtown |
| Typical companies | Manufacturers, distributors, contractors, food producers and auto services |
Industrial Companies and Their Buyers
San Leandro firms often own equipment, hold inventory and run from leased industrial space. Buyers ask for an asset list with serial numbers, a plain view of inventory and a lease that survives a sale.
Companies in the millions of dollars in price may attract buyers from well beyond the East Bay. The bigger the deal, the farther serious buyers travel.
Equipment Buyers Haircut
Buyers may trim add backs for depreciation on heavy machinery and treat a share as ongoing maintenance. Keep records that show what you actually spend.
The wholesale distribution page covers supplier and customer spread, which matters just as much to a manufacturer.
Filings
San Leandro issues its own business license, so confirm with the city how ownership changes are handled. State payroll accounts move through the EDD account transfer process.
What Next
Gather your last three years of returns and your equipment list.
Ask your CPA to line up three years of numbers, then request a valuation.
Keep It Private
Employees and suppliers talk. A blind listing presents your industry, market and cash flow without your name, and only buyers who have signed an NDA and shown funds hear more.