A well-executed and integrated acquisition can help your company make a giant leap forward from where it is today. Based on your criteria, we use proprietary databases to identify ideal acquisition candidates. Once the perfect target is found we will help you structure the best possible offer and work towards closing a successful transaction. Cafa can also help you acquire the business you currently work for. We have conducted a number of very successful Management Buyouts (MBOs).
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400 +
Completed Transactions
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Accumulated Deal Value
Selling a business can be one of the most stressful events a business owner will ever encounter. The business sale process is complicated and disruptive. The process can be challenging because there are many unknowns: What is my business worth? Who should I contact? How should I contact them? How much information should I provide? How do I keep things confidential? How will my employees and customers react? How can I prevent my competition from finding out? Cafa has the answers to these and many other sale-related questions.
A management buyout (MBO), or buying the company you work for, can be an attractive alternative for shareholders and employees alike.
A successful financial structure establishes a proper balance between debt and equity ensuring optimal shareholder returns without endangering the company with too much debt.
Cafa is the perfect advisor for international buy-side, sell-side and fund raising for cross-border transactions.
Cafa provides practical, down-to-earth advice in several financial and corporate aspects to business owners, shareholders as well as company boards.
Our latest transactions
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Cafa assisted the shareholders of Groupe RHR and Panneaux 3D in the sale of a majority interest to Angus Capital. Groupe RHR is a Quebec leader in building envelope installation, and Panneaux 3D is a manufacturer of architectural panels.
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Cafa advised 9518-2085 Québec Inc. in its acquisition of Scanmeg Inc., a manufacturer of presence detector and measurement systems for industrial solutions.
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Cafa assisted the shareholders of MDL Energie inc., a leader in power systems services throughout Quebec in the sale of the company to Integrated Power Services (IPS), a portfolio company of Searchlight Partners.
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Cafa advised the shareholders of DeSerres, Lamarche Importation and Cadres Verbec, in the sale to the Renaud-Bray group. DeSerres is a leading Canadian art supplies retailer, Lamarche is a distributor of stationery products and Cadres Verbec is a framing services provider.
Our latest publications
Private Equity Funds – Seven Simple Answers
Private Equity Funds - what are they? In this newsletter, we review what PE Funds are, how they work, how they get funded, how big is the industry, how they get compensated and what are they looking for.
Read this publicationEarnout Clause – A Seller’s perspective
In many transactions an earnout clause (the “Earnout”) can bridge a valuation gap between the Seller and the Buyer.
Read this publicationPreparing Your Business for Sale
In this newsletter, we outline some key elements that should be considered to effectively prepare oneself a few months or even years prior to a sale process in order to maximize value.
Read this publicationDifferent Strategies for Selling Your Company Under Different Situations
There exist different strategies for selling your company. This newsletter examines three distinct ways of putting your company up for sale.
Read this publicationFrequently Asked Questions
Here are some detailed answers to some frequently asked questions. If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
No, Cafa does not lend or invest money.
As an independent investment banker, Cafa acts solely as an intermediary to facilitate your company obtaining the best-suited financing it requires without any conflicts of interest. We typically arrange funding from $5 million upwards. You can contact us to assess your needs, whether for project financing, debt financing or equity financing. Here are some of our newsletters related to financing:
Depending on your industry and the size of your business, there are many go-to-market strategies to prepare your business for sale and maximize your value. The first step would be to reach out to an investment banker, who will be able to provide an initial valuation range and go-to-market strategy for your business. Look at our “The Investment Banker …the benefits of using one…” and “The Process of Selling Your Business” newsletters to prepare prior to your first meeting. Then, contact us here.
We’ve successfully executed many Management Buyouts (“MBOs”). Oftentimes at the onset, neither the company owners nor the employees actually believe the transaction is possible. Although each situation has its own challenges, an experienced advisor can help you realize your goal. See our Newsletters on the “Key Elements for a Successful Management Buyout” and their takeaways. Please contact us if you’d like to discuss the feasibility of your MBO project. And if you’re a company owner interested in selling to your employees, we can help you orchestrate that too.
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