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Selling Your Business in 2021 - Valuations are Strong and Demand for Smaller Businesses has Increased
In 2021 we expect to see continued robust interest in businesses that have proven to be resilient during this period of economic uncertainty.
The Market for Private Businesses is Robust

Contemplating selling your business in 2021? Based on our recent experience with the buyer universe for Canadian businesses, there are a number of positive developments that support business owners looking for succession options. There is still an unprecedented amount of capital available to be deployed by both financial and strategic buyers. Stable, well-run companies are highly desired, even more so than before. There is a heightened competitive environment and demand for both small and large businesses.

The Following Factors Have Created an Excellent Market for Sellers:
Businesses that have had relatively stable financial performance over the last year have attracted extraordinary levels of interest with valuations coming in at pre-pandemic levels or better.
The market shut down since the end of the first quarter last year has caused fewer businesses to be offered for sale resulting in pent-up demand from buyers. This is expected to continue as many owners will delay going to market until performance has returned to historic levels.
With the reduction in the number of businesses coming to market, strong valuations, and lower due diligence risk, many buyers are pursuing smaller businesses than they would have pre-pandemic.
Banks and alternative debt providers are again very active in the market. This combined with historically low-interest rates has supported a high level of buyer interest.
Working Together

Osprey Capital would be pleased to assist you to learn more about succession planning and the divestiture process. On a no-obligation and no-cost basis, our team will:
 
  • Explain and review the options that are available to you;
  • Discuss how a sale process works including costs and timing; and
  • Provide M&A market insights on current pricing, themes, and activity levels.
 
Having a clear vision of the right succession strategy and the sale process will help to ensure that you are both knowledgeable and fully prepared for one of the most significant events of your life.
Contact us for further information:
ONTARIO
Toronto
2204-200 Front Street West
Toronto Ontario, M5V 3K2

Stephen Jakob
PH: 416 867 8282

Troy Ternowetsky
PH: 416 867 8287

Brian Faughnan
PH: 416 867 8288

Robert Mark
PH: 416 867 8283

Robert Brown 
PH: 416 867 8280

Michael McIntosh
PH: 416 867 8285

Juan Santana
PH: 416 867 8296

Brian Daley
PH: 416 867 8277
MANITOBA
Winnipeg
240-530 Kenaston Boulevard
Winnipeg MB, R3N 1Z4

John Mottola
PH: 204 488 1872

Frederick Innis
PH: 204 231 9600




NOVA SCOTIA
Halifax
400 Mic Mac Blvd. Suite 418
Dartmouth NS, B3A 4L7

Brian Cavanagh
PH: 902 877 1401
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About Osprey Capital Partners
Founded in 1998, Osprey Capital has established itself as one of Canada’s leading independent mid-market investment banking and financial advisory firms. Osprey offers a range of advisory services focused on the execution of merger, acquisition, business sale, and finance transactions. Osprey Capital’s success in servicing clients’ M&A and financing requirements is a result of its understanding of the unique needs of mid-market companies and their shareholders and its strong relationships with industry players including strategic acquirers, Canadian & international private equity funds, institutional investors, lenders and banks.