client journey
Growing a business while
honoring a legacy.
A husband and wife acquiring team allowed this business owner to achieve his destiny.
6.5x
EBITDA Versus 5.0 Average
30+
Years In Business
+15%
Annual Growth Rate
30%
Annual EBITDA
New Owner Opportunity
After running a technology solutions company for thirty years the husband and wife co-founders were ready to retire. They would only consider a buyer that would continue to run the company as a family business post-acquisition.
Destined was engaged to find a buyer that had a like-minded vision.
Family-oriented buyer was required
- Continued investment in the local community was a priority
A lasting legacy was desired
Client Results
Destined developed a clear vision for the ideal buyer and designed a transaction roadmap. The focus was to only identify buyers willing to retain the current leadership team (including family members), maintain the business in it current community and commit to a long-term investment horizon.
20+ offers higher than the average industry multiple
Quantitative and qualitative research and analysis to select the right buyer
A husband & wife buyer with capital, expertise, and energy is now building on the legacy of the founders
“Thank you for all your help and support with the difficult work of selling our business. We are doing it only once, but you are in this more often, and that is good for us so we can learn from your experiences.”
Owner, Technology Solutions Firm