The Shares of
Cable Contracting Co.
Telecommunications Infrastructure
Have Been Acquired By
Strategic Buyer
Boutique Sell-Side M&A Advisory · Ontario & Canada
Maximize the Value of Your Life's Work.Exit on Your Terms.
Ontario Business Brokers is a boutique M&A advisory firm representing founder-led and family-owned businesses across Ontario and Canada.
We work exclusively for sellers — protecting confidentiality, maximizing value, and engineering exits that reflect the years you spent building the business.
- 18+
- Years advising sellers
- $5M–$100M+
- Revenue range
- Zero
- Confidentiality breaches
- Sellers only
- No divided loyalty
Selected Transactions
A Track Record Built on Trust and Discretion
Over 18 years, we have advised on the successful sale of family-owned businesses across manufacturing, industrial services, construction, and specialty trades. Each transaction was completed with strict confidentiality, senior-level attention, and outcomes designed around what mattered most to the owner.
All transactions are presented anonymously. Specific company names, financial details, and buyer identities are never disclosed — during or after a deal.
The Shares of
Landscape Supply & Trucking Co.
Distribution & Transportation
Have Been Acquired By
Financial Buyer
The Shares of
Telecommunications Installation Co.
B2B Telecom Services
Have Been Acquired By
Strategic Buyer
The Shares of
Recreation Products Retailer
Consumer Recreation & Service
Have Been Acquired By
Strategic Buyer
The Shares of
Millwrighting Co.
Industrial Services
Have Been Acquired By
Financial Buyer
The Shares of
Window & Door Manufacturing
Building Products Manufacturing
Have Been Acquired By
Private Equity Group
The Shares of
Property Restoration Co.
Specialty Contracting
Have Been Acquired By
Strategic Buyer
The Shares of
Paving & Construction Co.
Infrastructure & Construction
Have Been Acquired By
Financial Buyer
The Shares of
Excavation Co.
Infrastructure & Construction
Have Been Acquired By
Strategic Buyer
The Shares of
Metal Fabricating Co.
Precision Manufacturing
Have Been Acquired By
Financial Buyer
The Shares of
Custom Metal Fabrication Co.
Precision Manufacturing
Have Been Acquired By
Strategic Buyer
The Shares of
Precision CNC Machining Co.
Advanced Manufacturing
Have Been Acquired By
Strategic Buyer
The Shares of
Tool & Die Manufacturing Co.
Precision Manufacturing
Have Been Acquired By
Strategic Buyer
The Shares of
Landscaping Contractor
Specialty Trades
Have Been Acquired By
Financial Buyer
The Shares of
Hardware Manufacturing Co.
Industrial Products
Have Been Acquired By
Strategic Buyer
The Shares of
Cable Contracting Co.
Telecommunications Infrastructure
Have Been Acquired By
Strategic Buyer
The Shares of
Landscape Supply & Trucking Co.
Distribution & Transportation
Have Been Acquired By
Financial Buyer
The Shares of
Telecommunications Installation Co.
B2B Telecom Services
Have Been Acquired By
Strategic Buyer
The Shares of
Recreation Products Retailer
Consumer Recreation & Service
Have Been Acquired By
Strategic Buyer
The Shares of
Millwrighting Co.
Industrial Services
Have Been Acquired By
Financial Buyer
The Shares of
Window & Door Manufacturing
Building Products Manufacturing
Have Been Acquired By
Private Equity Group
The Shares of
Property Restoration Co.
Specialty Contracting
Have Been Acquired By
Strategic Buyer
The Shares of
Paving & Construction Co.
Infrastructure & Construction
Have Been Acquired By
Financial Buyer
The Shares of
Excavation Co.
Infrastructure & Construction
Have Been Acquired By
Strategic Buyer
The Shares of
Metal Fabricating Co.
Precision Manufacturing
Have Been Acquired By
Financial Buyer
The Shares of
Custom Metal Fabrication Co.
Precision Manufacturing
Have Been Acquired By
Strategic Buyer
The Shares of
Precision CNC Machining Co.
Advanced Manufacturing
Have Been Acquired By
Strategic Buyer
The Shares of
Tool & Die Manufacturing Co.
Precision Manufacturing
Have Been Acquired By
Strategic Buyer
The Shares of
Landscaping Contractor
Specialty Trades
Have Been Acquired By
Financial Buyer
The Shares of
Hardware Manufacturing Co.
Industrial Products
Have Been Acquired By
Strategic Buyer
The Difference
Two very different ways to sell a business.
Selling a business is either a listing exercise or a strategic event. Most brokers treat it as the former. We build our entire firm around treating it as the latter.
Strategy. Preparation. Execution.
- The business is valued with rigor and market-based comparables
- Value drivers are strengthened before going to market
- Buyers are curated, screened, and matched to your business
- Negotiation is proactive — leveraging multiple qualified offers
- Deal structure is optimized for after-tax net proceeds
- Due diligence is managed on your behalf, end to end
- The seller is prepared for every phase, well in advance
10–20%
Higher Purchase Price
Achieved through rigorous preparation, competitive buyer processes, and disciplined negotiation of multiple qualified offers.
50–75%
Fewer Post-Retrade Reductions
Achieved by anticipating and resolving deal-killers before buyers find them — not after they use them to renegotiate.
15–30%
Better After-Tax Outcomes
Achieved through tax-aware deal structuring, coordinated planning with your accountant, and optimization of every deal term.
Our Services
Boutique M&A Advisory. Seller Representation Only.
Every engagement is designed around one outcome — yours. Selling your business is a defining event, not a transaction. Our services are built around that reality.
Our flagship engagement. From the first confidential conversation through closing, our team leads every stage of the transaction on your behalf.
What's included:
- Comprehensive business valuation and exit readiness assessment
- Confidential Information Memorandum (CIM) preparation
- Buyer identification, screening, and confidential outreach
- NDA management and controlled information release
- Offer negotiation, LOI structuring, and deal terms
- Due diligence coordination and data room management
- Closing coordination with legal and tax advisors
- Transition support post-closing
Every step is handled by senior advisors. No handoffs. No layers of bureaucracy. Direct access from start to finish.
Who We Serve
Focus is a form of respect.
Ontario Business Brokers works with founder-led and family-owned businesses that generate meaningful cash flow, operate in industries we know deeply, and are led by owners preparing for one of the most consequential decisions of their careers. Our engagements are limited by design. Our attention is not.
Typical Engagement Range
$5M – $100M+
Annual Revenue
Built for the businesses that built Ontario.
Our full sell-side representation is designed for established businesses generating between $5 million and $100 million or more in annual revenue. These are the companies where our experience compounds — where the process, the buyer network, and the deal structuring we've refined over nearly two decades create the most measurable value.
Businesses in this range typically face more complex transactions: multiple qualified buyers, sophisticated deal structures, cross-border capital, and layered tax considerations. That's where our advisory model earns its keep.
Industries We Know
Deep experience across Ontario's economic backbone.
Sector experience matters. Buyers are more confident, valuations hold up in due diligence, and negotiations move faster when your advisor already understands your industry's operating norms, margin structures, and capital flows.
Manufacturing
Precision manufacturers, industrial fabricators, tool and die shops, and specialty product manufacturers across Southern Ontario's industrial corridor.
Construction
General contractors, custom home builders, commercial construction firms, and specialty construction businesses with strong project pipelines and reputations.
Industrial Services
Millwrighting, industrial maintenance, equipment servicing, and specialty industrial contractors serving manufacturing and infrastructure clients.
Transportation
Trucking companies, logistics operators, and specialty transportation businesses with established routes, contracts, and equipment.
Distribution
Wholesale distributors, specialty product distributors, and B2B supply businesses with exclusive supplier relationships and loyal customer bases.
Specialty Trades
Electrical, mechanical, HVAC, landscape, and specialty trade contractors with established books of business and skilled trade teams.
Business Services
B2B service providers with recurring revenue, contracted customer relationships, and defensible market positions across professional and commercial services.
Specialty Retail & Consumer Products
Specialty retailers, branded consumer product companies, and manufacturers with established retail distribution — businesses with strong brand equity and loyal customer bases.
Telecommunications & Technology
Telecommunications infrastructure, installation, and B2B service providers — established companies with long-term contracts, technical expertise, and recurring revenue streams.
Ownership Profile
Founder-led. Family-owned.
The best transactions happen when advisor and owner share a common language. Our clients are not private equity portfolio managers. They are the people who built the business, know every employee's name, and are approaching a decision they've never made before.
Founder-Led Businesses
Owners who built the business from the ground up and are preparing for their first major transaction.
Family-Owned Companies
Multi-generational businesses navigating succession, exit, or strategic transitions in ownership.
Owner-Operators Planning Ahead
Business owners considering a sale within the next one to five years who want strategic clarity now.
Partners & Co-Owners
Ownership groups exploring partner buyouts, recapitalizations, or partial sales.
Credentials & Affiliations
Professional standards measured, not claimed.
M&A advisory is an industry where anyone can print a business card. We hold ourselves to independent, verifiable standards — certifications that require proven transaction experience, ongoing coursework, and adherence to industry codes of ethics.
CBI
Certified
The Industry's Gold Standard
Certified Business Intermediary — one of a select group in Canada.
The CBI designation is the highest professional credential in business brokerage. It requires proven transaction experience as a lead broker, 68 credit hours of coursework, a rigorous certification exam, and ongoing recertification every two years. Ontario Business Brokers holds this designation — and the standards it demands are built into how we work with every client.
IBBA
International Business Brokers Association
The largest global association for business brokers and M&A advisors, setting professional standards and codes of ethics for private company transactions.
M&A
The M&A Source
A leading community of mid-market M&A intermediaries dedicated to advanced deal-making expertise, education, and best practices in complex transactions.
FOC
Family Office Club
One of the largest membership networks connecting advisors with family offices actively deploying capital into private company acquisitions across North America.
Testimonials
What Business Owners Say About Working With Us
Every engagement is confidential. Every client is protected. The business owners below chose to share their experience publicly — because they wanted others facing the same decision to hear from someone who's been through it.
Ontario Business Brokers performed exceptionally in helping us sell our business. The valuation was spot on, and the marketing presentation was complete and professionally done. OBB thoroughly handled many of the transaction details and advised us throughout as to what our options were. We wouldn't have concluded the transaction as successfully without their services. I'd recommend Ontario Business Brokers to any business owner.
Ontario Business Brokers provided me with assistance in evaluating my business and conducted negotiations on my behalf. Their services were professional and timely. The OBB team was responsive, and I have a high level of trust in the firm and the services provided. All dealings were held in the strictest confidence. I would definitely recommend Ontario Business Brokers.
When I decided to sell, my biggest fear was that my employees would find out before I was ready to tell them. Dwayne and the OBB team managed the entire process with a level of discretion I didn't think was possible. Not one of my employees, customers, or competitors knew the business was for sale until I chose to tell them. That's rare.
I've had the pleasure of successfully purchasing and selling a business through Ontario Business Brokers. The team is both very professional and diligent in their approach — and a pleasure to deal with. This demeanor, along with their straightforward approach, is refreshing and welcome in making large decisions.
If you are selling your business, you can be assured Ontario Business Brokers puts in the work. They do the upfront work for you and will bring potential buyers to the table. Professional and courteous. When all is said and done, OBB is not just your broker — they're also your friend.
I was able to work with Ontario Business Brokers on a business opportunity that resulted in the purchase of that company. Their business ownership background combines very well with a strong skill set in valuation analysis and the more intangible skill of knowing how to make a deal happen. I would highly recommend OBB for any business acquisition or disposition.
I had the privilege of working with Ontario Business Brokers on a business purchase. I greatly appreciated their professionalism in all aspects of the purchase and their constant and generous availability, both during the process and afterwards to discuss any issues that arose. The business is going better than expected. I can strongly recommend OBB for the professionalism and expediency with which the process was handled.
When it comes to buying or selling your business, I highly recommend Ontario Business Brokers and the complete start-to-finish expert services that they provide. 10 stars!
FAQ
The questions business owners ask us first.
Selling a business is unfamiliar territory for most owners. Below are the six questions we hear most often at the beginning of a conversation — and honest answers to each.
Every conversation is protected by confidentiality from the first call.
Strictly confidential
Every engagement begins with a confidential conversation.
No obligation. No pressure. Complete confidentiality. If we are the right firm for you, we will know within one conversation. If we are not, we will tell you honestly.