Selling a business can be one of the most stressful events a business owner will ever encounter. The business sale process is complicated and disruptive. The process can be challenging because there are many unknowns: What is my business worth? Who should I contact? How should I contact them? How much information should I provide? How do I keep things confidential? How will my employees and customers react? How can I prevent my competition from finding out? Cafa has the answers to these and many other sale-related questions.
35 years
of Investment Banking Experience
400 +
Completed Transactions
$5 B +
Accumulated Deal Value
A well-executed and integrated acquisition can help your company make a giant leap forward from where it is today. Based on your criteria, we use proprietary databases to identify ideal acquisition candidates. Once the perfect target is found we will help you structure the best possible offer and work towards closing a successful transaction. Cafa can also help you acquire the business you currently work for. We have conducted a number of very successful Management Buyouts (MBOs).
A successful financial structure establishes a proper balance between debt and equity ensuring optimal shareholder returns without endangering the company with too much debt.
Cafa provides practical, down-to-earth advice in several financial and corporate aspects to business owners, shareholders as well as company boards.
Our latest transactions
has acquired
Cafa advised the shareholders of QHouse Kids, a high-end juvenile and baby products distributor based in Montreal, on the sale of its shares to a strategic acquirer (confidential).
Strategic assistance to the corporation
Makivik Corporation’s distinct mandates range from owning large profitable business enterprises and generating jobs; to social economic development, improved housing conditions, to the protection of the Inuit language and culture and the natural environment.
has acquired
Cafa advised demountable glass office wall system manufacturer Muraflex in its acquisition of LMT Group, a manufacturer and distributor of steel doors and hardware for commercial and institutional markets.
has obtained acquisition financing
Cafa acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Groupe SFGT in raising financing from Fondaction, Laurentian Bank and BDC for the acquisition of Groupe Financier Maestro Inc.
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Read this publicationFrequently Asked Questions
Here are some detailed answers to some frequently asked questions. If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
No, Cafa does not lend or invest money.
As an independent investment banker, Cafa acts solely as an intermediary to facilitate your company obtaining the best-suited financing it requires without any conflicts of interest. We typically arrange funding from $5 million upwards. You can contact us to assess your needs, whether for project financing, debt financing or equity financing. Here are some of our newsletters related to financing:
Depending on your industry and the size of your business, there are many go-to-market strategies to prepare your business for sale and maximize your value. The first step would be to reach out to an investment banker, who will be able to provide an initial valuation range and go-to-market strategy for your business. Look at our “The Investment Banker …the benefits of using one…” and “The Process of Selling Your Business” newsletters to prepare prior to your first meeting. Then, contact us here.
We’ve successfully executed many Management Buyouts (“MBOs”). Oftentimes at the onset, neither the company owners nor the employees actually believe the transaction is possible. Although each situation has its own challenges, an experienced advisor can help you realize your goal. See our Newsletters on the “Key Elements for a Successful Management Buyout” and their takeaways. Please contact us if you’d like to discuss the feasibility of your MBO project. And if you’re a company owner interested in selling to your employees, we can help you orchestrate that too.
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