Tips & Tools For Selling or Buying a Business

We spend our lives in the world of mid-market mergers and acquisitions involving private and family businesses.

During the course of this adventure, we come across some expected and some unexpected experiences that we’d like to share. Hopefully you too can benefit from our time in the trenches.

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News & Articles by Johnsons Corporate

Browse a selection of our recent press releases as well as blog postings, covering all different aspects of divesting and acquiring private businesses.

PRESS RELEASE: Power Protect sold to BGIS Asia Pacific

By Benn Oppy : Nov 27, 2023

A JOHNSONS CORPORATE DIVESTMENT – critical power services provider sold to multinational facilities management firm READ MORE

PRESS RELEASE: iZone sold to Rinnai Australia

By Laura Engstrom : Nov 27, 2023

A JOHNSONS CORPORATE DIVESTMENT – smart home technology company sold to global appliance brand READ MORE

PRESS RELEASE: Optical Fibre Systems sold to Madison Group Enterprises

By Adrian Ness : Nov 14, 2023

A JOHNSONS CORPORATE DIVESTMENT – optical fibre solutions provider sold to related trade buyer READ MORE

PRESS RELEASE: Pumpseal Sales sold to DGL Group

By Adrian Ness : Aug 01, 2023

A JOHNSONS CORPORATE DIVESTMENT – industrial pump distributors sold to a related trade buyer… READ MORE

PRESS RELEASE: Triox Pesticides sold to DGL Group

By Benn Oppy : Jul 31, 2023

A JOHNSONS CORPORATE DIVESTMENT – niche pesticide supplier sold to a ASX-listed chemicals manufacturer… READ MORE

PRESS RELEASE: Acuneeds Australia sold to Seirin Corp.

By Benn Oppy : Mar 28, 2022

A JOHNSONS CORPORATE DIVESTMENT – B2B distributor of specialised healthcare supplies sold to a leading Japanese manufacturer… READ MORE

PRESS RELEASE: Integrated Technical Software sold to Sweden’s Strusoft

By Benn Oppy : Mar 28, 2022

A JOHNSONS CORPORATE DIVESTMENT – Australia’s leading software solution for structural engineers has been sold to a fast-growing multinational softwaenterprise… READ MORE

PRESS RELEASE: Yellow Octopus sold to Marlin Group

By Benn Oppy : Feb 24, 2022

A JOHNSONS CORPORATE DIVESTMENT – a leading Australian online giftware retailer sold to a PE-backed company specialising in consumer durable goods… READ MORE

PRESS RELEASE: Canon Business Services acquires Satalyst

By Adrian Ness : Feb 03, 2022

A JOHNSONS CORPORATE ACQUISITION – A leading Australian managed services firm has strategically acquired a leading Microsoft Cloud & Security Services provider… READ MORE

PRESS RELEASE: ASI Solutions acquires Int Tec Solutions

By Adrian Ness : Sep 30, 2021

A JOHNSONS CORPORATE ACQUISITION – A leading Australian IT managed services firm has strategically acquired a regional IT support provider based in Mildura… READ MORE

PRESS RELEASE: Ausdeck Group sold to Alpin Group

By Adrian Ness : Sep 30, 2021

A JOHNSONS CORPORATE DIVESTMENT – A leading Australian manufacturer of building materials has been sold to an Australian financial buyer… READ MORE

PRESS RELEASE: Fluid Power Services sold to Coventry Group

By Benn Oppy : Sep 24, 2021

A JOHNSONS CORPORATE DIVESTMENT – A leading Tasmanian hydraulics engineering firm acquired by an ASX-listed industrial solutions provider… READ MORE

PRESS RELEASE: Beemart sold to JE Tipper

By Laura Engstrom : Oct 29, 2020

A JOHNSONS CORPORATE DIVESTMENT – A long-established fresh produce wholesaler acquired by one of Australia’s premier fresh fruit distributors… READ MORE

PRESS RELEASE: Vision Environment sold to Trinity Consultants, Inc.

By Laura Engstrom : Aug 18, 2020

June 2020 A JOHNSONS CORPORATE DIVESTMENT Johnsons is pleased to announce the successful sale of a private, mid-sized Australian business to an international trade buyer. After facilitating a comprehensive, end-to-end sales and negotiations process, our… READ MORE

PRESS RELEASE: Empowered Learning sold to Modern Star – Johnsons Corporate Divestment

By Laura Engstrom : May 22, 2020

November 2019 Johnsons is pleased to announce the successful sale of a private, mid-sized Australian business to a strategic trade buyer. After facilitating a comprehensive, end-to-end sales and negotiations process, our client – Empowered Learning… READ MORE

PRESS RELEASE: Workforce Clothing sold to ATOM – Johnsons Corporate Divestment

By Laura Engstrom : Feb 19, 2020

November 2019 Johnsons is pleased to announce the sale of a private, mid-sized Australian business to a related trade buyer. After facilitating a comprehensive, end-to-end sales and negotiations process, our client – CIGL Pty Ltd… READ MORE

PRESS RELEASE: Eastern Automation sold to HI Fraser Group – Johnsons Corporate Divestment

By Laura Engstrom : Oct 08, 2019

May 2019 Johnsons is pleased to announce the successful sale of a private, mid-sized Australian business to a strategic trade buyer. After facilitating a comprehensive end-to-end sales and negotiations process, our client – Eastern Automation… READ MORE

PRESS RELEASE: Edington Agencies sold to Aldridge Capital – Johnsons Corporate Divestment

By Laura Engstrom : Oct 08, 2019

March 2019 Johnsons is pleased to announce the successful sale of a private, mid-sized Australian business to an Australian financial buyer. After facilitating a comprehensive end-to-end sales and negotiations process, our client – Edington Agencies… READ MORE

PRESS RELEASE: Leading Australian Online Spare Parts Reseller sold to an Undisclosed Overseas Buyer – Johnsons Corporate Divestment

By Laura Engstrom : Oct 08, 2019

June 2018 Johnsons is pleased to announce the successful sale of a private, mid-sized eCommerce business. After facilitating a comprehensive, end-to-end sales & negotiations process, our client has been acquired by an undisclosed overseas corporate…. READ MORE

PRESS RELEASE: Torque Industries sold to Coventry Group Ltd – Johnsons Corporate Divestment

By Laura Engstrom : Oct 08, 2019

November 2018 Johnsons is pleased to announce the successful sale of a private, mid-sized Australian business to a related industry buyer. After facilitating a comprehensive end-to-end sales and negotiations process, our client – Torque Industries… READ MORE

PRESS RELEASE: Crown Project Services to Currie & Brown – Johnsons Corporate Divestment

By Laura Engstrom : Oct 08, 2019

December 2018 Johnsons is pleased to announce the successful sale of a private, mid-sized Australian business to an international trade buyer in the industrial services sector. After facilitating a compre-hensive end-to-end sales and negotia-tions process,… READ MORE

PRESS RELEASE: Metco Industrial sold to ThoroughClean – Johnsons Corporate Divestment

By Laura Engstrom : May 09, 2018

Johnsons is pleased to announce the successful sale of a private, mid-sized Australian business to a synergistic trade buyer in the industrial services sector. READ MORE

PRESS RELEASE: Critical Care Education Services sold to Medcast – Johnsons Corporate Divestment

By Laura Engstrom : May 02, 2018

After facilitating a comprehensive, end-to-end sales and negotiations process, Johnsons is pleased to announce that our client – Critical Care Education Services – has been acquired by Medcast for an undisclosed amount. READ MORE

PRESS RELEASE: BusinessWorks sold to Hal Group – Johnsons Corporate Divestment

By Laura Engstrom : May 02, 2018

After facilitating a comprehensive, end-to-end sales & negotiations process, our client –BusinessWorks – has been acquired by Hal Group for an undisclosed amount. READ MORE

PRESS RELEASE: Mayneline Kitchens & Joinery sold to an undisclosed national construction group – Johnsons Corporate Divestment

By Laura Engstrom : Nov 28, 2017

March 2017 Johnsons is pleased to announce another successful sale of a private, mid-sized Australian business to a synergistic trade buyer. After facilitating a comprehend-sive, end-to-end sales and negotiations process, our client – Mayneline Kitchens… READ MORE

PRESS RELEASE: Superior Active Wear sold to Gildan Activewear Inc. – Johnsons Corporate Divestment

By Laura Engstrom : Nov 27, 2017

April 2017 Johnsons is pleased to announce the successful sale of a private, mid-sized Australian business to an international trade buyer. After facilitating a comprehensive, end-to-end sales and negotiations process, our client – Superior Active… READ MORE

PRESS RELEASE: Paramount Safety Products acquires Pratt Safety Systems – Johnsons Corporate Acquisition

By Laura Engstrom : Jul 28, 2016

July 2016 Johnsons is pleased to announce another successful acquisition of a private, mid-sized Australian business. After facilitating a comprehensive end-to-end research, qualification and negotiations process, our client – Paramount Safety Products – has acquired… READ MORE

PRESS RELEASE: Elsie+Betty Design sold to WG Architects – Johnsons Corporate Divestment

By Laura Engstrom : Jun 28, 2016

Elsie+Betty Design has been acquired by WA Architects for an undisclosed amount. Elsie+Betty is a Melbourne-based boutique interior design practice, specialising in premium commercial fit-outs for a diverse customer-base spanning industry sectors such as hotel, hospitality, retail, banks, offices, aged care and education. READ MORE

NEWS: Johnsons Goes High Tech to Target 1000+ Buyers And To Close M&A Deals in 5-8 Months

By Laura Engstrom : Apr 07, 2016

CASE STUDY IN THE USE OF SOPHISTICATED M&A TECHNOLOGY. Originally published by Cloud Navatar’s Alok Misra on March 11, 2016. The Johnsons Corporate team pioneered the Six Stage Sales process that helps them systematically cast a wider net when seeking buyers for businesses. Thanks to their adoption of sophisticated M&A technology, Johnsons Corporate is well positioned to be a leader in Australian mid-market M&A, widening their targeting ability to more than 1000 buyers and closing each deal within 5-8 months. READ MORE

PRESS RELEASE: Bridgeman Stainless Solutions sold to Direction Fund Limited – Johnsons Corporate Divestment

By Laura Engstrom : Mar 14, 2016

After facilitating a comprehensive, end-to-end sales and negotiations process, our client – Bridgeman Stainless Solutions – has been acquired by Direction Fund Limited for an undisclosed amount. The team at Johnsons were pleased to act as lead advisors to Bridgeman’s directors and would like to extend our congratulations to both the vendor and the purchaser. READ MORE

PRESS RELEASE: SRO Group sold to Murray Engineering – Johnsons Corporate Divestment

By Laura Engstrom : Mar 14, 2016

After facilitating a comprehensive, end-to-end sales and negotiations process, our client – SRO Group – has been acquired by Murray Engineering for an undisclosed amount. READ MORE

PRESS RELEASE: Tradequip sold to Borum Importers – Johnsons Corporate Divestment

By Laura Engstrom : Nov 05, 2015

Johnsons is pleased to announce another successful sale of a private, mid-sized Australian business to a synergistic trade buyer. READ MORE

Asset or Share Sale? Which is Best for You?

By Benn Oppy : Jul 11, 2014

When a business is sold, it is usually one of two types of transaction: an asset sale or a share sale. This article looks at the pros and cons of each. Ultimately, commercial, legal and… READ MORE

What is Due Diligence?

By Benn Oppy : Jul 07, 2014

DD looks in detail at a company’s operations, finances, contracts, assets and liabilities Due diligence (DD) is the process of appraising a business prior to its acquisition. Usually initiated by a potential buyer, DD looks… READ MORE

An Overview of the Different Types of Mergers & Acquisitions

By Adrian Ness : May 26, 2014

This article looks at the main types of mergers and acquisitions and the motives of the participants in each case. M&A activity occurs as frequently in the SME market, if not more so, than in… READ MORE

Five Tips for Effective Business Divestment

By Adrian Ness : May 22, 2014

Selling a business is much like selling anything else in that it must be presented as a solid investment with the potential to benefit the buyer. Following are five tips to help you present your… READ MORE