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Practical reading for Canadian owners and buyers, drawn from our financial, operating and transaction-readiness frameworks.
Featured white paper
Building frozen food and ready-to-eat manufacturing platforms from proven regional operators. Explore the acquisition thesis, operating opportunities and transaction risks.
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Explore target characteristics, production capacity, distribution, financing and the risks that can undermine a promising combination.
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Six practical guides
Buying a business · 4 min read
Revenue is only the starting point. A buyer needs to understand which products earn money, what limits production and whether the operation can transfer safely.
Read the article →Understanding value · 3 min read
Before discussing a valuation multiple, establish the earnings the business can reasonably sustain under new ownership.
Read the article →Selling a business · 4 min read
Preparation means resolving the questions a serious buyer will ask while you still control the timetable.
Read the article →Financing a purchase · 4 min read
A workable financing plan pays for the transaction and leaves enough flexibility to operate the business afterward.
Read the article →Food manufacturing · 4 min read
A platform is a business capable of supporting further growth and acquisitions. Size alone does not make it one.
Read the article →Transaction readiness · 4 min read
A useful review ends with a decision and the reasons behind it—not simply a longer description of the opportunity.
Read the article →The next step