Gilco Scaffolding Acquired by Sunbelt Rentals—Read our Announcement
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    Most businesses
    are not prepared
    for transition.

    Failure Rate

    >80%

    of lower middle market businesses fail to sell.

    Value Erosion

    ~40%

    of a company's value is lost on average in a sale.

    What we do.

    Prepare & Sell

    Phase 01 — PrepareValue Creation

    First, we create value.

    Prepare companies.

    Our Value Creation System prepares companies across 300+ areas buyers evaluate before an acquisition process begins.

    • 01Audit-grade financial reporting
    • 02Centralized repository of business information
    • 03Documented standard operating procedures
    • 04Structured operational data and infrastructure
    Phase 02 — SellM&A Execution

    Then, we find the best buyer.

    Sell companies.

    Our M&A team runs a structured sale process designed to create competitive buyer interest and stronger transaction outcomes.

    • 01Tailored positioning and process strategy
    • 02Targeted outreach with disciplined sequencing
    • 03Rapid diligence execution designed to protect value
    • 04Hands-on negotiation through closing

    Rowan creates better outcomes.

    Six Measurable Differences

    01Value

    Higher transaction value

    Competitive tension and buyer confidence support stronger valuation outcomes.

    02Demand

    Greater buyer interest

    More qualified buyers engage when the business is positioned clearly and credibly.

    03Certainty

    Increased certainty to close

    Key diligence issues are identified and addressed before they become deal risks.

    04Speed

    Faster sale process

    Prepared businesses move through diligence faster and with fewer disruptions.

    05Cash

    More cash at close

    Fewer retrades, holdbacks, escrows, and seller-financing requirements.

    06Experience

    A better experience

    Structured execution reduces stress, distractions, and last-minute scrambling.

    Built for industrial business owners.

    Industries Served

    Manufacturing

    Machine shops, metal fabrication, custom manufacturing, and assembly operations.

    Packaging

    Custom packaging, materials suppliers, and packaging manufacturers.

    Distribution

    Wholesale distributors, supply chain businesses, and warehousing operations.

    Logistics

    Freight companies, last-mile delivery, and supply chain operators.

    Contracting

    Specialty trades, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC companies.

    Selling an Industrial Business: FAQs

    Frequently Asked