Sell your business
for optimal value.
for optimal value.
Make accurate decisions about your future
Selling your business requires having up-the-minute accurate information, a variety of options and objective counsel. You’ve worked hard to build your business to what it is today – ensure you maximize your return when you sell.
Planning to Sell your Business in the next 1-5 years?
How and when you plan to sell your business determines its value. When making decisions about your future, access to current real-market industry data and unbiased objective support will guide you for wise decision-making.
You have Options
You can pass on the business to your family, sell the business to employees or third parties. Choosing a Divestiture can be a partial or full disposal of a business through exchange, closure or outright sale – helping companies maintain their strategic focus.
The Benefits of being Prepared
Now is the time to plan and groom your business for sale. Since not all businesses immediately sell, you’ll want to be ready when opportunity strikes. A formal exit plan will help guide you in meeting post-exit financial goals on your terms and avoid hasty transitions.
“Most business owners only get to do this once or twice in their lifetime.”
We do it right the first time. Reduce your stress – for yourself, your shareholders, employees and families. Protecting your assets and investment means mitigating the risks of selling your business. You may not get a second chance to achieve what your business is really worth.
Avoiding risks… and the unexpected
Many business owners does not recognize the risks:
- Being unprepared for unexpected losses such as death, divorce, disability, disease, and departure
- Every seller “knows a buyer” but the results are not optimal
- Not being prepared for the extensive effort and time the deal will take
- Failing to create a competitive sales process
- Having an inadequate understanding of competitors and market comparables
- Failing to negotiate and agree upon a favourable Purchase Agreement
- Overestimating the value of your business and undervaluing intangible assets
- Not appreciating that “time is the enemy of all deals”
- Failing to communicate the vision and strategic fit
- Not understanding the negotiation dynamics
Is your Business Valuation
up-to-date?
up-to-date?
There will always be their price, your price and the fair price. Knowing the current true-market fair value provides a sense of security, stability and confidence. An accurate valuation is a huge advantage in volatile economies and unstable markets.
Succession Solutions
Pavilion’s high-performance solutions provide the best outcomes for your business. With access to strategic buyers, equity groups, niche and vertical markets – across global borders, we market your business to the widest reach possible to attract optimal buyers that increase your return on investment.
Negotiation & Deal Closure
From pre-screening, pre-qualifying and due diligence to confidentiality and discreet privacy, we negotiate all the challenges, on your behalf. We mitigate risks throughout every stage of the transaction to optimize the deal, limit impediments that slow down the process and prevent deal failure.
Free Complimentary Book
Learn how to assess what your business is really worth.
This guide contains critical information, tips and suggestions about the valuation process. Discover what valuations are used for, what your business is worth and what the different approaches are to a business valuation. This financial check-up can prepare you for the next phase of your business strategies.
Sell your business with confidence
Selling can be daunting… for the inexperienced
The Pavilion team can help unlock value and support you throughout the entire process, from initial valuation through to ultimate sale.
Pavilion’s knowledge base, business intelligence, marketing expertise and strategic positioning platform is unmatched in finding the right buyers for your business. We find your best fit.
Why settle for less than what your business is truly worth?
When selling your business, take more control and dictate your terms, so you can start enjoying life.
Be seen on a global showcase to realize a better price and terms. In Pavilion’s connected world, your business buyer could be in your region – or across the continent. Gain the audience your business needs and improve the value of your company.
Sell Your Business
With Confidence
How To Sell Your Business
For Maximum Value:
Your business can acquire increased growth, value, and attract multiple buyers. Your journey starts here.
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Atlas Anchor SystemsThe Pavilion Team did a fantastic job to help me sell my business, very competent and their support was invaluable.Atlas Anchor Systems Acquired by Strategic BuyerRead More
The Pavilion Team did a fantastic job to help me sell my business, very competent and their support was invaluable. Atlas Anchor Systems Acquired by Strategic Buyer
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Director, Eco Boardroom ApparelThe Pavilion team surprised me with how their research and outreach process identified numerous buyers of whom I was not aware. Their privacy approach enabled the complete...Director, Eco Boardroom Apparel Acquired by Strategic BuyerRead More
The Pavilion team surprised me with how their research and outreach process identified numerous buyers of whom I was not aware. Their privacy approach enabled the complete process to be done securely without the knowledge of staff, customers or suppliers. I am very pleased with the transaction process and advice from the team at Pavilion. They implemented an outreach program, secured multiple bidders and helped me choose the right buyer partner. Director, Eco Boardroom Apparel Acquired by Strategic Buyer
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Director, Concorde GlazingThe Pavilion team has been awesome and instrumental in getting the deal done. We are glad it was negotiated with multiple parties and achieved great value, price and terms...Director, Concorde Glazing Acquired by Strategic BuyerRead More
The Pavilion team has been awesome and instrumental in getting the deal done. We are glad it was negotiated with multiple parties and achieved great value, price and terms that resulted in more $$ from an unexpected buyer. It is a great fit and confidence in the future of Concorde Glazing. Director, Concorde Glazing Acquired by Strategic Buyer
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It was really important that my business was listed and sold without disrupting day-to-day activity for my employees and customers. Pavilion was able to handle the sale with...Acquired by Strategic BuyerRead More
It was really important that my business was listed and sold without disrupting day-to-day activity for my employees and customers. Pavilion was able to handle the sale with complete confidentiality until we reached a point where it was appropriate to let my team and my clients know about the change in ownership. The plus for me is that we’ve found someone who will take care of my employees who are very important and like part of my family. Acquired by Strategic Buyer
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Pavilion valued my business at between $17.5M to $19.5M and so far they have generated over 46 enquiries from strategic buyers across Canada and USA. They researched...Acquired by Strategic BuyerRead More
Pavilion valued my business at between $17.5M to $19.5M and so far they have generated over 46 enquiries from strategic buyers across Canada and USA. They researched and compiled a list of buyers and I’m impressed with their approach. They have a whole team to help me including accounting, valuators, lawyer, marketing and negotiation team. My partner and I didn’t realize the process and steps were so involved and I am very happy with the results and delighted Pavilion is on our team. Acquired by Strategic Buyer
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Gibbs Delta TackleI’m an accountant and a CBV specialist – after 3 years trying to sell my business without help, I enlisted the help of Pavilion. What a difference professionals make – they researched and...Gibbs Delta Tackle Acquired by Strategic BuyerRead More
I’m an accountant and a CBV specialist – after 3 years trying to sell my business without help, I enlisted the help of Pavilion. What a difference professionals make – they researched and obtained numerous offers and negotiated a transaction for more than twice (2X) what I thought it was worth. I’m happily retired and traveling North America in my RV – our staff and business continues onward for another 100 years! Great Job Pavilion. Gibbs Delta Tackle Acquired by Strategic Buyer
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Mud Bay DrillingAs one of the largest companies in our region running a high profile business in a competitive environment, confidentiality and privacy were major concerns when I was selling...Acquired by Strategic BuyerRead More
As one of the largest companies in our region running a high profile business in a competitive environment, confidentiality and privacy were major concerns when I was selling my business. The Pavilion team did an exemplary job of maintaining a low profile throughout the sale process and keeping things under the radar. We had numerous qualified bidders and their in-house marketing agency, Firstbase, did a great job. I’m very pleased with the sale price and overall outcome. Well done. Acquired by Strategic Buyer
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Noble Tractor & Equipment Ltd.Thank you for helping us through the valuation, listing and sale process and quite the process it is! We are still fumbling our way through the smoke with the transition, but are...Noble Tractor & Equipment Ltd. Acquired by Strategic BuyerRead More
Thank you for helping us through the valuation, listing and sale process and quite the process it is! We are still fumbling our way through the smoke with the transition, but are starting to see everything come together from Noble Tractor to Country Tractor. Quite the learning process for both parties, but so far, so good. A really special thank you to MaryAnne for coming to our aid with the Tk’emlups lease and getting everything confirmed with the Band. I think she really went above and beyond! Noble Tractor & Equipment Ltd. Acquired by Strategic Buyer
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Nu-Tech System Ltd.I’ve known about Pavilion for only a short while before recruiting their assistance to sell my business. They did an awesome job and achieved a good price. Transition terms where...Share Sales to Strategic BuyerRead More
I’ve known about Pavilion for only a short while before recruiting their assistance to sell my business. They did an awesome job and achieved a good price. Transition terms where very acceptable. I’m now retired and enjoying life to the fullest. Share Sales to Strategic Buyer
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Director, Optinet Systems Inc.We are very pleased with the transaction process and advice from the team at Pavilion. They implemented an outreach program, secured multiple bidders and help...Director, Optinet Acquired by Strategic BuyerRead More
We are very pleased with the transaction process and advice from the team at Pavilion. They implemented an outreach program, secured multiple bidders and help use choose the right buyer partner. Pavilion helped us through the challenging process of negotiations, LOI and final agreements. We are delighted with the outcome. Director, Optinet Acquired by Strategic Buyer
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Director, Penguin MeatsThe Pavilion team negotiated with multiple parties and achieved great value, price, and terms that resulted in more $$$ value. They have kept their promise...Director, Penguin Meats Acquired by Strategic BuyerRead More
The Pavilion team negotiated with multiple parties and achieved great value, price, and terms that resulted in more $$$ value. They have kept their promise of delivering best value to our shareholders. They achieved this in less than 12 months. Well done to the Pavilion team! Director, Penguin Meats Acquired by Strategic Buyer
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I had been searching for synergistic companies to acquire for nearly three years – without success. I engaged Pavilion for their assistance and in less than 4 months they identified...Phoeniz Fire Acquired by Strategic BuyerRead More
I had been searching for synergistic companies to acquire for nearly three years – without success. I engaged Pavilion for their assistance and in less than 4 months they identified 11 potential targets that met my requirements. Now I’ve acquired 2 business operations that are the right fit and value – I’ve made the right choice, thanks to the talented team at Pavilion. Phoeniz Fire Acquired by Strategic Buyer
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Valley Personnel Ltd.The Pavilion team exceeded my expectations. They provided me with a Valuation that surprised me, revealing a lot of extra value that I hadn’t considered...Valley Personnel Ltd. Share Sales to Strategic BuyerRead More
The Pavilion team exceeded my expectations. They provided me with a Valuation that surprised me, revealing a lot of extra value that I hadn’t considered. I was expecting disruption but they managed the sales smoothly from start to finish. They handled the entire sale process with complete secrecy and my staff was not alerted or alarmed. I was expecting a lower sale $ $ value and the successful buyer paid more than I expected. They negotiated a higher cash component and great transition terms for me. Valley Personnel Ltd. Share Sales to Strategic Buyer
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VVV Engineering DirectorI sold my business at the top end of the market value – primarily because of the team at Pavilion. They engaged 27 different bidders who were mostly strategic buyers who wanted a...VVV Engineering Director Acquired by Strategic BuyerRead More
I sold my business at the top end of the market value – primarily because of the team at Pavilion. They engaged 27 different bidders who were mostly strategic buyers who wanted a West Coast footprint. Their process amazed me – as I wasn’t expecting that level of buyer interest. Pavilion exceeded my $$ value goal and negotiated excellent transition terms – enabling me to reduce taxes. Great folks to work with and I’ve offered to speak to anyone who is planning on selling. VVV Engineering Director Acquired by Strategic Buyer
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Thanks to work completed by the Pavilion Team, I could focus on running my business rather than dealing with all the details involved in listing and selling the company. They have been...Acquired by Strategic BuyerRead More
Thanks to work completed by the Pavilion Team, I could focus on running my business rather than dealing with all the details involved in listing and selling the company. They have been amazing in generating lots of buyers. As a result, I had several offers to buy my business. They handled all the details that enabled me to stay focused on managing my operations. The best part of all is I realized a higher sale price and am very happy! Acquired by Strategic Buyer
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Windsor Security Ltd.My husband passed away suddenly and the business was left to me to operate. I needed to sell it quickly and achieve top value. The Pavilion team achieve success by selling...Windsor Security Ltd. Acquired by Multiple Strategic BuyersRead More
My husband passed away suddenly and the business was left to me to operate. I needed to sell it quickly and achieve top value. The Pavilion team achieve success by selling 3 business units to different buyers who wanted the market share and customer base. They have been great! Windsor Security Ltd. Acquired by Multiple Strategic Buyers
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I tried to sell my company on my own and wasn’t getting anywhere. After six months working with the team at Pavilion, there were ten interested parties...3DS - Three Dimensional Services Acquired by Strategic BuyerRead More
I tried to sell my company on my own and wasn’t getting anywhere. After six months working with the team at Pavilion, there were ten interested parties. Pavilion handled all the inquiries to present the two most qualified buyers for my consideration. I’m happy with the final selling price and that I’m out of the daily routine – really looking forward to retirement. 3DS - Three Dimensional Services Acquired by Strategic Buyer
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When Pavilion presented me the valuation and showed how they had used over 20 different valuation methods I was confident that we have the most accurate and unbiased...Business ValuationsRead More
When Pavilion presented me the valuation and showed how they had used over 20 different valuation methods I was confident that we have the most accurate and unbiased valuation possible that is a fair representation of business value. We have been working with them for over 15 valuations – we now use Pavilion – they really know their stuff! Business Valuations
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Nowak RopeGreg & Team Thanks so much for making the sale of Nowak Rope. Without your team working so hard we wouldn't be where we are today. Retirement is feeling pretty good...Nowak Rope Ltd. Acquired by Strategic BuyerRead More
Greg & Team Thanks so much for making the sale of Nowak Rope. Without your team working so hard we wouldn't be where we are today. Retirement is feeling pretty good. You went above and beyond to make this happen. Thanks again. Nowak Rope Ltd. Acquired by Strategic Buyer
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President, BC ComfortDear Stephen:On behalf of Norm and I, just a short note of thanks to you and the team at Pavilion for your work assisting BC Comfort senior management via our...President, BC Comfort Business Value Gap AnalysisRead MoreDear Stephen: On behalf of Norm and I, just a short note of thanks to you and the team at Pavilion for your work assisting BC Comfort senior management via our unique "value gap analysis". The findings of which helped strengthen several core processes during an important period of transition in our industry. We have a better business because of your efforts. President, BC Comfort Business Value Gap Analysis Close
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After searching for more than 2 years to locate a fit and value, without success, we contacted Pavilion to see if they could help. We retained Pavilion to help us acquire a company that fit our investment criteria. Within 24 hours they introduced me to sellers that I wasn’t aware of and the phone call with the seller went very well. We are now in the Due Diligence phase and I’m very pleased that our transaction is on track for success.Strategic BuyerRead MoreAfter searching for more than 2 years to locate a fit and value, without success, we contacted Pavilion to see if they could help. We retained Pavilion to help us acquire a company that fit our investment criteria. Within 24 hours they introduced me to sellers that I wasn’t aware of and the phone call with the seller went very well. We are now in the Due Diligence phase and I’m very pleased that our transaction is on track for success. Strategic Buyer Close
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Our firm is a Private Equity group who has the goal of investing over $300M for acquisitions. We were having challenges finding and locating the “right deal” in US or Canada. After much frustration seeking sellers who would qualify, I contacted Pavilion. I must admit after some scepticism, they are introducing me to transactions that have impressed. They have a complete system for “deal flow” that now means we are on track to reach our investment goals.Private EquityRead MoreOur firm is a Private Equity group who has the goal of investing over $300M for acquisitions. We were having challenges finding and locating the “right deal” in US or Canada. After much frustration seeking sellers who would qualify, I contacted Pavilion. I must admit after some scepticism, they are introducing me to transactions that have impressed me. They have a complete system for “deal flow” that now means we are on track to reach our investment goals. Private Equity Close
