Where each business started, what we did, and the result.
Sector breadth
From SaaS platforms to fire-safety manufacturers, from biogas infrastructure to brand agencies. The sectors below have produced a published case study; many more sit behind confidentiality.
Headline result
Most exits start with an unsolicited approach. The number on the table is rarely the best the market will pay. This is what a structured competitive process looks like.
Confidential automotive software business
An Australian automotive software business held an unsolicited $3M offer. Exit Advisory Group repositioned the business, ran a competitive process and closed a $15.5M strategic acquisition: a 5× uplift on the opening offer.
Lead adviser: Mark Levitt
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Industry
Almost 45% above initial valuation
~45% above initial valuation, sold to Ei Electronics in 10 months
Brooks Australia
Brooks Australia, the leading supplier of fire detection products in Australia and New Zealand, was acquired by Ei Electronics. Exit Advisory Group's five-year engagement delivered an offer almost 45% above initial valuation estimates, with a sale completed 10 months after going to market.
Lead adviser: Simon Bedard
Read the Fire & Safety case study
9 months to close, global strategic acquirer
Acquired by Bentley Acceleration Initiatives in 9 months
Eagle.io
Eagle.io's cloud-based environmental IoT platform was acquired by Bentley Acceleration Initiatives, the strategic investment fund of Bentley Systems. Exit Advisory Group ran the process from engagement to close in nine months.
Lead adviser: Mark Levitt
Read the Software (SaaS) / Environmental IoT case study
Acquired by AGL, one of Australia's largest energy providers
Acquired by AGL to scale Australia's bioenergy capacity
Energy360
Energy360, an Australian biogas systems provider, was acquired by AGL. The transaction aligned with AGL's strategy to meet rising demand in the bioenergy industry and contribute to a zero-carbon future.
Lead adviser: Simon Bedard
Read the Renewable Energy case study
Hand-selected, vision-aligned acquirer
Sold to vision-aligned acquirer Fuller Brand Communications
BrandMatters
BrandMatters, a Sydney boutique market research and brand agency, was sold to Fuller Brand Communications. The acquirer was hand-selected through a confidential, targeted campaign that prioritised vision and values alignment.
Lead adviser: Simon Bedard
Read the Marketing & Brand Strategy case study
$21M transaction, $12.4M for portion sold
$21M transaction, $12.4M for the portion sold
Confidential Australian energy efficiency specialist
An Australian energy efficiency specialist serving government, health, education and large commercial users completed a $21M transaction. The owners sold a portion of the business for approximately $12.4M to a values-aligned partner while remaining involved in the next phase of growth.
Lead adviser: Simon Bedard
Read the Energy Efficiency case study
Just over 90 days to close
Acquired by a listed industry player in just over 90 days
Confidential electrical infrastructure company
An Australian electrical infrastructure company completed a strategic acquisition by a publicly listed company in the same industry. Exit Advisory Group ran a structured process from market-readiness plan to deal close in just over 90 days.
Lead adviser: Brent McDonald
Read the Electrical Infrastructure case studyEvery conversation with Exit Advisory Group is confidential and no-obligation. We’ll ensure you are directed to speak with a senior adviser, not a junior. We work with Australian businesses with enterprise value around $3M to $100M (with some flexibility in this range), on their own timeline.
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