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
The short version
After being approached by a potential buyer, an Australian electrical infrastructure company engaged Exit Advisory Group to run a structured sale process. Through a market-readiness plan, a compelling information memorandum and a targeted outreach campaign, the deal closed with a publicly listed acquirer in just over 90 days.
Deal facts
Client
An Australian electrical infrastructure company. The engagement came on the recommendation of an existing, satisfied client.
Challenge
The owners had been approached by a potential buyer and wanted to make sure the resulting outcome and valuation were the best available, rather than the first one offered.
On the recommendation of an existing satisfied client, they engaged Exit Advisory Group to test the market and run the transaction.
Approach
We started with an in-depth market-readiness plan and crafted a compelling information memorandum. Using our network and buyer database, we attracted interest from a wide range of industry buyers.
Targeted acquirers were identified, an outreach campaign was launched, and the deal moved quickly. Throughout, the client had the support of a dedicated adviser, a project manager and the M&A support team.
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Outcome
Exit Advisory Group facilitated a strategic acquisition with a publicly listed company operating in the same industry. The conditions were aligned, the buyer was the right corporate fit and the seller was motivated. The sale will ensure the business continues for a long time into the future.
Timeline
Just over 90 days from engagement to close.
“The business sales process moved very quickly as the conditions were ideal with the right corporate buyer and a motivated seller. It was an exceptional opportunity with numerous synergies between the two parties. The sale will ensure the business continues for a long time into the future.”
Brent McDonald, Adviser, Exit Advisory Group
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