Sell when you can,
not when you have to

Let ACP handle the sale of your business so that you can focus on running it.

Maximize value while minimizing risk

Our proven approach utilizes a multi-phase strategy to extract maximum value while minimizing risk

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Is your business ready for sale?

Learn what steps you need to take to prepare your business for sale.
ACP will develop a customized roadmap to ensure you maximize the cash proceeds from the sale of your business.

Learn what steps you need to take to prepare your business for sale. ACP will develop a customized roadmap to ensure you maximize the cash proceeds from the sale of your business.

Optimize your corporate structure
Minimize key-person risk
Launch sale process
Create commercial goodwill
Explore ways to unlock value

The ACP Difference

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Get the same advice that billion dollar companies receive

We level the playing field for small and medium sized businesses by providing professional M&A services that are typically reserved for large corporations

How it works

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Develop thoughtful strategy
Launch compelling process
Maximize competitive tension
Negotiate favourable terms
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How ACP unlocks value

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Maximize after-tax dollars with a sound strategy

We design a competitive and tax-efficient sale process that caters to your individual needs and timeline.

Aim for the best, prepare for the worst

Our process identifies and addresses potential issues before they arise, instilling confidence in buyers.

Preserve confidentiality, minimize disruption

We ensure your go-to-market strategy is on a need to know basis.

Create excitement

We craft compelling marketing materials that speak to credible buyers.

Instill confidence and discipline

We manage due diligence requests meticulously and keep buyers disciplined with clearly defined milestones.

Maximize value

Our process is designed to encourage numerous buyers to submit their maximum bid.

Buyer credibility matters just as much as price

We thoroughly vet buyers and negotiate terms to maximize probability of close.

Maintain momentum at the finish line

We manage the coordination of transaction agreements and documents to ensure the deal closes smoothly.

Meet your advisors

Rami Ismail

Partner

Prior to founding ACP, Rami worked in the Mergers & Acquisitions group at BMO and the Sales & Trading group at RBC.

Rami is a CFA Charterholder and holds an MBA from the Rotman School of Management and an HBA from the University of Toronto.

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Nikola Zivkovic

Partner

Prior to founding ACP, Nikola worked at CCC Investment Banking and Richter Advisory Group serving the Canadian mid-market.

Nikola is a CFA Charterholder, Chartered Business Valuator, and holds an HBA from the University of Toronto.

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What our clients are saying

“ACP built a dynamic and user-friendly financial model that was instrumental in our fundraising efforts. It helped us demonstrate to investors the capital needed to finance our growth plans. ACP took time to understand our business, making helpful suggestions along the way. We were so happy with their work that we rehired them to prepare a valuation for stock option grants. Thank you, ACP!”

Busbud

“We engaged ACP to determine the value of our business. They took time to understand our business, provide valuable insight, and prepared an easy-to-follow report which clearly articulated the conclusion and concepts. Thank you, ACP, for the great work and prompt delivery!”

Nusens Niche Contracting Services Inc

“ACP handled everything from start to finish so that our transaction closed smoothly. ACP helped us evaluate the opportunity, assess value, structure the deal, negotiate terms, and put a transition plan in place. With ACP running the process, we were able to remain focused on running our business.”

GTA Fuels

“ACP provided invaluable financial advice, valuation services, and governance insights to ensure the smooth transition of our company to the next generation. We are excited to continue working with ACP as we look to the future in growing and expanding the family business.”

K&V Pallets

“ACP helped take our company to the next level. Their thoughtful advice on succession planning and working capital created significant value for us. Their level of service was very refreshing given our experience with other service providers. We look forward to growing our relationship with ACP.”

Greenbelt Enviro

“ACP helped us extract value in a critical acquisition. We very much appreciated their creative deal structuring, thoughtful advice, and dependable execution. Thanks ACP!”

Tendi