UB9
UB9 is committed to driving growth and success through strategic investments in five key areas: Business Acquisitions, Real Estate, Innovation, Financial Services, and Training. Our initial focus will be on tapping into secondary markets that demonstrate promising growth potential and robust opportunities. By leveraging our expertise, we aim to create value and foster sustainable development in these dynamic sectors.
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Future Project(s)
Hemp-Based Sustainable Packaging Platform
(Phase 1 – Memphis, TN)
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Project Snapshot
Structure: Equity-Only SPV (No Debt)
Total Raise: $12,000,000
Location: Memphis, TN
Initial Facility: 100,000–130,000 SF industrial
Products: Molded fiber food containers, thermoformed deli/fast-food packaging, compostable straws, paper wraps & liners
Direct Jobs Created: 50–70
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Why Memphis First
Memphis offers strong national distribution access at relatively low industrial occupancy cost (recent industrial reporting shows average net rents around ~$4.24/SF).
From Memphis, UB9 can efficiently serve TN, AR, MS, AL, GA, and surrounding states before expanding coastal.
5 Year Financial Plan / (Reinvestment - no exit)​
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Year Revenue EBITDA
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1 $6M ($2M) Startup
2 $12M $1.8M
3 $18M $4.2M
4 $22M $5.5M
5 $28M $7.0M
Rather than exiting in Year 5, UB9 can reinvest to expand capacity and potentially open a second location (Savannah or Houston).
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Risk Sensitivity Analysis
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5-Year Outcome Scenarios
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Scenario Year 5 Revenue Year 5 EBITDA EBITDA Margin Implied Value (6x–8x)
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Worst Case $20M $3.5M 17% $21M – $28M
Base Case $28M $7.0M 25% $42M – $56M
Upside Case $34M $9.5M 28% $57M – $76M
What Drives Each Scenario?
Worst Case Drivers
• Slower distributor adoption
• Resin/pulp cost spikes
• Equipment uptime delays
• Lower-than-expected pricing power
Mitigation:
• Multi-supplier contracts
• Conservative ramp scheduling
• Service agreements with OEM equipment providers
Base Case Drivers
• Stable regional distributor contracts
• 80–85% equipment uptime
• Normal commodity pricing
• Gradual pricing improvement
Upside Drivers
• Multi-state chain contracts
• 90%+ uptime
• Automation efficiency
• Premium sustainable positioning
• Coastal expansion by Year 4
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Capital Structure
Total Raise: $12,000,000 (100% Equity)
• 25% UB9 Member Capital
• 70% Accredited LP Capital
• 5% Sponsor Promote
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No debt.
No interest expense.
No lender covenants.