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SELLER SERVICES

WE CHART YOUR PATH TO THE BEST EXIT.

Maximum value, minimal stress.

Why hire Breakwater M&A?

Selling your business is one of the most significant decisions you'll ever make. Our expert team is here to ensure you achieve the best possible outcome—without the hassle.

From valuation to negotiation, we handle every step with precision, so you can focus on what matters most.

  • Business Valuation

  • Exit Planning

  • Buyer Identification

  • Negotiation Support

  • Transaction Structure

  • Due Diligence Management

  1. Maximize Your Exit Value: Our M&A advisors generate multiple competitive offers for your business, leveraging proven systems that can add up to a 25% premium to the sale price.

  2. Reduce Your Stress: From valuation to negotiation, we’re by your side every step of the way.

  3. Protect Your Interests: We know market trends and buyer tactics. We negotiate firmly, so you don't leave money on the table.

Here’s 3 ways we deliver value:

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Why entrepreneurs trust Breakwater

We prefer to let our results speak for themselves—here’s what our clients have to say about working with us

Success stories
How This Entrepreneur Built and Sold a Canning Company in 3 Years | Business Exit Case Study with Breakwater M&A
How This Entrepreneur Built and Sold a Canning Company in 3 Years | Business Exit Case Study with Breakwater M&A

Breakwater M&A showcased their expertise in helping Valkyrian Canning, Vancouver Island's exclusive mobile canning provider, achieve a successful exit. The company's impressive 198% revenue growth and asset-light business model attracted over 50 interested buyers. Despite an initial setback when the first buyer withdrew, Breakwater's strategic approach of maintaining multiple interested parties led to a successful sale. Post-acquisition, the business continued to thrive with an 89% revenue increase and improved EBITDA margins.

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How this Rafting Company Acquired a Local Competitor and Improved Margins by 20% with Breakwater M&A
How this Rafting Company Acquired a Local Competitor and Improved Margins by 20% with Breakwater M&A

Discover how Breakwater helped entrepreneur Murray Seward successfully expand his whitewater rafting business through strategic acquisition. In this insightful conversation, Murray shares his experience working with Breakwater, highlighting the immediate growth and long-term benefits achieved. Learn why having an expert intermediary was crucial in navigating the emotional dynamics of the acquisition process, and how

Breakwater's expertise ensured a smooth and profitable transition for both buyer and seller. If you're considering growth by acquisition, this video provides valuable insights into making strategic business moves effectively.

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Common Questions

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  • Our success fee ranges between 3% to 10% depending on the size of your business (bigger business = small fee).

    We also charge a small upfront or monthly fee that is subtracted off the success fee at closing.

    The purpose of the upfront fee is to ensure we’re both invested in the process as we invest hundreds of hours on each deal.

  • The internet will tell you there is a bunch of ways to value a business.

    In reality, most of our clients businesses are valued based on a multiple of the businesses profit.

    Note: calculating profit for M&A deals is more complicated than looking at your taxable income. This is why we offer a free valuation for entrepreneurs - even if they are not planning to sell in the near future.

  • The boring answer = it depends.

    That being said, our general guidance is that it often takes 6-8 months to sell a business.

    However it is not uncommon for a sale to take over 12 months.

  • Most of our clients already have tons of inbound buyer interest - so why hire Breakwater?

    Well, these clients also want to maximize their exit potential with the least amount of work possible. This is where Breakwater comes in to generate far more value than our fees.

  • We have a database of over 10,000 buyers.

    We also leverage industry-leading tools to research and build lists of suitable buyers.

    Finally, we will work with you to build a list of strategic buyers in your industry.

Ready to start your journey?

The best time to exit plan was yesterday.

The second-best time is today.

Start with a free confidential call.

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