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Can I sell my California construction contracting business?
August 12, 2026 / in Exit Planning, Sell a Business / by Roy Martinez
Every owner of a construction contractor believes that their business is valuable. And…indeed it is, to them…if the business is compensating them well through excess salary, bonus, perks, and distributions. But, when the owner retires, can the business be sold? It depends. 1) Size matters. It is easiest to sell construction companies with more than $10 million in revenue that are growing faster than inflation. 2) Profitability is key. Your business should be consistently profitable. …
Why Hire an M&A Advisor, and Why one with Industry Expertise
August 12, 2026 / in Exit Planning, Sell a Business / by Al Statz
Selling a business is likely the most significant financial event of a lower middle market company owner’s life, yet most owners do it only once. That mismatch — high stakes, zero experience — is the core reason to hire a professional M&A advisor, regardless of whether that advisor is a generalist or a specialist in your industry. Why Hire an M&A Advisor at All A good advisor does four things an owner, or their CPA …
Exit Strategies Group Advises SmartClinic Urgent Cares in Sale
August 11, 2026 / in News, Sell a Business / by Exit Strategies
Exit Strategies Group is pleased to announce the successful sale of SmartClinic Urgent Cares to Dr. George Sedrakyan. The transaction closed on August 7, 2026, and included the sale of the medical practice along with a deferred sale of the associated real estate. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. SmartClinic Urgent Cares has been serving patients in Los Angeles County for nearly two decades. The company operates two urgent care clinics and …
Exit Strategies Group Advises Ralph W. Earl Company in Sale
August 11, 2026 / in News, Sell a Business / by Al Statz
Exit Strategies Group recently guided the owners of industrial automation solutions provider Ralph W. Earl Company through a structured sale process that resulted in an acquisition by SunSource. This acquisition expands SunSource’s automation and motion control capabilities and market coverage in the Northeast. Transaction terms will not be disclosed. With a legacy spanning more than 70 years, Ralph W. Earl Company is a value-added distributor and technical solutions provider based in Syracuse, New …
Beyond Price: Understanding a Buyer’s Integration Philosophy
June 15, 2026 / in Exit Planning, Sell a Business / by Al Statz
When evaluating acquisition offers, most business owners focus on valuation, deal structure, and the amount of cash they will receive at closing. While those factors are important, they are only part of the decision. Equally important is understanding what happens to your company’s brand, culture, employees, and autonomy after the sale. For many founders, the future of the business they spent decades building matters just as much as the purchase price. In consolidating industries like …
Exit Strategies Group Advises Teknikor on Strategic Investment by Rhino Tool House / Blue Sea Capital
April 8, 2026 / in News, Sell a Business / by Al Statz
Exit Strategies Group is pleased to announce the successful sale of Teknikor to Rhino Tool House, a portfolio company of Blue Sea Capital. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1966 and headquartered in Fall River, Massachusetts, Teknikor is a national provider of automated industrial equipment installation and modernization services. The company delivers a broad range of solutions including plant relocation, machinery installation, automation controls integration, custom machine design, refurbishing, precision alignment, maintenance services, and 24/7 emergency support. Teknikor is one of …
Exit Strategies Group Advises Gasket Specialties Inc. in Sale
February 11, 2026 / in News, Sell a Business / by Al Statz
Exit Strategies Group recently served as the M&A advisor to the owner of Gasket Specialties Inc, a leading West Coast manufacturer of gaskets and seals, on their sale to Tipco Technologies, a national provider of fluid conveyance and sealing solutions focused on hose assemblies and custom gaskets. Tipco is a portfolio company of Platte River Equity. Effective November 03, 2025, the acquisition enhances TIPCO’s existing capabilities and expands its reach throughout California and the Pacific Northwest. With the addition of GSI, TIPCO’s footprint now …
Technical Equipment Sales and Airflotek acquired by Cleanova
January 8, 2026 / in News, Sell a Business / by Roy Martinez
Exit Strategies Group recently served as M&A advisor to the owners of Airflotek and TES Clean Air Systems on their strategic sale to Cleanova, a PX3 portfolio company. Together Airflotek & TES manufacture and distribute custom fan filter units (“FFUs”) and other technologies for state-of-the-art cleanroom environments worldwide, serving industries with exceptionally stringent air-quality requirements, including semiconductor, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology manufacturing. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1993, Airflotek designs and …
Exit Strategies Group Advises Gasket Specialties Inc. in Sale
December 16, 2025 / in News, Sell a Business / by Al Statz
Exit Strategies Group recently served as the M&A advisor to the owner of Gasket Specialties Inc, a leading West Coast manufacturer of gaskets and seals, on their sale to Tipco Technologies, a national provider of fluid conveyance and sealing solutions focused on hose assemblies and custom gaskets. Tipco is a portfolio company of Platte River Equity. Effective November 03, 2025, the acquisition enhances TIPCO’s existing capabilities and expands its reach throughout California and the Pacific Northwest. With the addition of GSI, TIPCO’s footprint now …
Exit Strategies Group Delivers Successful Sale of In-Position Technologies
August 28, 2025 / in News, Sell a Business / by Al Statz
Exit Strategies Group is proud to announce the successful sale of In-Position Technologies (IP Tech), a premier automation distributor and integrator, to Flow Control Group (FCG), a portfolio company of KKR. The transaction closed on August 22, 2025. Terms were not disclosed. Founded in 1998 by Neil Jacques and headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, IP Tech has built a strong reputation for delivering advanced discrete automation solutions across a wide range of industrial applications. Their capabilities …
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