Mergers & Acquisitions

Our team advises North American business owners with $2 – $25 million in revenue on M&A growth and exit strategies.

OUR SOLUTIONS

Sell-Side Solutions

Selling a company? We connect privately held owners with strategic buyers – managing the entire sale process on behalf of the seller.

Buy-Side Solutions

Expanding? Based on clear parameters, we uncover unlisted opportunities for your company to scale through acquisition – managing the entire acquisition process on behalf of the buyer.

Business Valuations

Our Market Value Assessment ™ (MVA) is the most comprehensive valuation report available for business owners preparing for an exit or looking to scale.

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Scott Duke, Founder & Lead Advisor

Sam Hinchey, Operations Manager

Maxim Vidricaire, Marketing Director

Eve Duke, Owner Relations

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Current Engagements

Here’s what the OpnRoad team is currently working on.

Sell-Side
Valuation
Client Goal

Evaluate a $3.6 MM + revenue educational campus for sale in Western Canada.

OpnRoad Deliverable

Prepare a comprehensive financial and business evaluation to be presented to shareholders.

  • OpnRoad MVA ™
Business
Valuation
Client Goal

Evaluate a $5.8 MM + revenue plumbing & HVAC for sale in Alberta.

OpnRoad Deliverable

Prepare a comprehensive financial and business evaluation to be presented to shareholders.

  • OpnRoad MVA ™
Business
Valuation
Client Goal

Evaluate a multi-unit residential and commercial architectural firm based in Western Canada.

OpnRoad Deliverable

Prepare a comprehensive financial and business evaluation to be presented to shareholders.

  • OpnRoad MVA ™
Buy-Side
Deal Origination 
Client Goal

Expand a leading print and sign shop brand through 3 strategic acquisitions.

OpnRoad Deliverable

Perform a comprehensive provincial search of all print and sign shops within the $500M – $4MM EBITDA range.

  • Strategic Seller Search
  • Qualified Lead Introductions
Buy-Side
Deal Origination 
Client Goal

To understand the current market value and areas of improvements to prepare a leading architectural firm for sale in 2 years.

OpnRoad Deliverable

Deliver a market valuation and detailed report to be implemented over the next two years to increase future sales by 2 – 3x.

  • OpnRoad MVA ™
Sell-Side
Advisory
Client Goal

Exit a successful recruitment business within 12 months to fund retirement goals.

OpnRoad Deliverable

Identify a strategic buyer in the United States and negotiate a successful agreement.

  • OpnRoad MVA ™
  • Due Diligence
  • International Strategic Buyer Search
  • Negotiation

Transaction Completed April 2023

Sell-Side
Consulting & Advisory 
Client Goal

Implement a strategy for a $3.5MM+ revenue Property Management company to increase profitability and prepare for sale to a strategic buyer within 12 months.

OpnRoad Deliverable

Perform a full operational and human resources analysis and implement a turnaround plan.

  • OpnRoad MVA ™
  • Due Diligence
  • Marketing Material
  • Strategic Buyer Search
  • Negotiation

Transaction Completed May 2023

Sell-Side
Advisory 
Client Goal

Exit a longstanding $300M+ EBITDA restaurant in a growing resort town.

OpnRoad Deliverable

Sell to a strategic buyer while ensuring the continued success of the employees and brand.

  • OpnRoad MVA ™
  • Due Diligence
  • Marketing Material
  • Strategic Buyer Search
  • Negotiation
  • Tax Advisory

Buy-Side
Advisory 
Client Goal

Facilitate the expansion of a leading outdoor retailer within British Columbia.

OpnRoad Deliverable

Identify strategic acquisitions to add $6 MM top-line revenue. Implement systems and processes across multiple locations.

  • OpnRoad MVA ™
  • Due Diligence
  • Strategic Seller Search
  • Negotiation

Transaction Completed September 2022

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Working With Us

Listen to what our clients have to say about their experience with the OpnRoad team.

Blair

Sell-Side Client

Nairn & Paula

Sell-Side Client

Mike

Buy-Side Client