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What does M&A Catalyst™ do ?
We match companies interested in selling their business with more than 1000 Private Equity firms, Family Offices/HNW individuals and Strategic Acquirers interested in buying businesses.
We are M&A business brokers and unique in the methods and strategies we implement:
- We act as the procuring party or matchmaker for Buy-side clients seeking to acquire a business and Sell-side clients seeking to sell their business.
- We coordinate the communication between interested parties, arrange for site visits and provide relevant documentation (such as putting together/compiling business plans/books/Confidential Information Memorandums, Financials, etc).
- We specifically do not negotiate on Buy-side clients' or Sell-side clients' behalf or structure transactions; we leave those matters up to the Buyer and Seller to determine at their respective sole discretion and, by doing so, this direct communication - between Buyer and Seller - results in much more expeditious Closings compared to other M&A paths (in some cases as few as 45 days for a Closing from an initial conversation between a Buyer and a Seller).
- Neither our Sell-side clients nor Buy-side clients ever pay any upfront or ongoing retainers of any kind; we only receive our fees in the event of a Closing.
- We can provide referrals for Buy-side clients to SBA-focused banks and private lenders if they are seeking financing alternatives for their acquisition after an IOI/LOI has been signed but prior to a formal Closing.
- Many of our clients previously have had to pay upfront and/or ongoing retainers to investment banks or other M&A/business brokerage firms to prepare their Company to be sold (e.g. to prepare a business plan/book/Confidential Information Memorandum along with other marketing services, travel costs, etc) and did not achieve the results they were looking for - accordingly, they look at our firm's structure as a welcomed alternative.
- By not receiving an upfront or even ongoing retainer for our services (unlike most traditional investment banks and other business brokers), our interests are completely aligned with our Buy-side as well as Sell-side clients' interest in terms of always having the end goal be a "Closing" of a prospective transaction - with this goal front-of-mind, such can improve the pace of keeping transaction processes moving forward.
- If our team's efforts to sell your Company (known as a Sell-side engagement) or to help your firm buy a business (known as a Buy-side engagement) do not result in a "Closing" then no fee, at all, is payable to us.
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What can I expect as an Owner/Operator if you are selling my Company ?
No upfront or ongoing retainers of any kind.
No Closing = No Fees
- Our Sell-side engagement agreement is a simple, plain language, 1-page contract.
- Companies looking to sell/attract bids should have at least $5m annual revenue (as that run-rate increases the number of viable Private Equity firm bidders) but can have up to $80m in annual revenue.
Note: If your annual revenues are less than $5m annually, you can still fill out and submit our Contact form and we will see if we can accommodate your request - please provide us with relevant details including potential of your Company assuming you had access to growth-capital.
- If our efforts to sell your Company (known as a Sell-side engagement) do not result in a "Closing" then no fee at all is payable to us.
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What can I expect if my firm, company or is looking to buy a business ?
No Closing = No Fees
- Our research department will identify prospective companies that match your specific criteria (e.g. geographic region(s), minimum Revenue/EBITDA thresholds, SICs, etc)
- Our Buy-side engagement agreement for Private Equity firms, Family Offices/HNW individuals and Strategic Acquirers interested in buying a business is also a simple, plain language, 1-page agreement.
- If our team's efforts to help you/your firm buy a business (know as a Buy-side engagement) do not result in a "Closing" then no fee, at all, is payable to us.
- Please note: All firms/individuals/companies looking to buy companies must be able to demonstrate liquidity/financial capacity (proof-of-funds) and or verify AUM (assets under management) in order to be accepted as a Buy-side client.