Selling a lower-middle market company (Sales >$2MM) is not like selling a house or a small “Main Street” shop. It is a complex financial transaction where a single mistake in valuation or negotiation can cost you millions.
At SanctaFide, we do not just find a buyer; we engineer an exit. Our mission is simple: Sell FASTER and for a HIGHER PRICE, while maintaining absolute confidentiality.
Many business owners are tempted by discount brokers charging low success fees. This is often a costly mistake.
The Reality: The skill level of your M&A advisor can impact your final net proceeds by 40-50%.
The Math: Paying a “premium” fee to a firm that secures a significantly higher multiple results in more cash in your pocket at closing. We refuse to compromise on the rigorous preparation required to defend a premium valuation.
Nationwide, the average exit success rate for businesses is only 25-30%. Most deals fall apart during due diligence or fail to reach the owner’s valuation expectations.
SanctaFide’s success rate is over 85%.
Why? Because we do the hard work upfront. By the time we take your business to market, we have already identified and mitigated the risks that kill deals.
1. Exhaustive Due Diligence & Recasting We do not rely on your tax returns alone. We perform a “deep dive” operational audit and financial recasting to uncover the true discretionary earnings (EBITDA) of your business. We prepare your business for sale with the same scrutiny a buyer will use, ensuring there are no surprises later.
2. Strategic Valuation We don’t guess at your value; we prove it. Using our proprietary data and real-time market multiples, we establish a defensible valuation range. Whether you are in Manufacturing, Wholesale/Distribution, or Services, we know what the market is paying for businesses with your specific metrics.
3. Confidential Marketing Your employees, customers, and competitors must not know you are for sale until the deal is done. We utilize a “Blind Profile” approach, marketing the opportunity rather than your identity. We require strict NDAs and financial qualification before any buyer learns your name.
4. Negotiation & Closing We create a competitive bidding environment. By bringing multiple qualified buyers to the table—including Private Equity Groups, Strategic Corporate Buyers, and High-Net-Worth Individuals—we drive up the price and improve the terms of the deal.
Our M&A Division is dedicated to companies with:
Annual Sales: $1MM – $3MM
EBITDA: Positive, with a history of growth.
Industry Focus: Auto Repair, Restaurants, Laundromats, Dry Cleaners, Franchises, and any other Main Street Businesses.
We operate under the “Regal Commandment”—doing for you what we would want done for us. We will never recommend a deal that we wouldn’t accept ourselves. If the timing isn’t right or the valuation isn’t there, we will tell you the truth.
