Available For Acquisition		M&A Canada's Compensation The first step in the M&A Canada process is the preparation of a detailed Opinion of Value. This is an analysis designed to provide the owner with an understanding of the most likely price achievable in the open market. The Opinion of Value is provided (without cost) to assist the owner with the deci-sion of whether or not this is the time to sell their business. Our fees are based upon the asset value of the sale transaction. The fee schedule starts at 10% and reduces to 3%. Details of our anticipated fee and all other closing costs are included in the Opinion of Value. This provides the owner with a clear understanding of the final proceeds that should be expected on closing. Given the commitment of human and financial resources dedicated to the preparation and sale of a business, we only work on an exclusive basis. Our services are largely on a contingency basis, paid upon the successful completion of an assignment. A retainer of 10% of the estimated fee is due upon acceptance of the assignment. This retainer is applied to our fee upon closing. The minimum fee per assignment is $10,000.
The businesses being marketed by M&A Canada continually change. The following provides a sample of opportunities as at a point in time. For more details, including current offerings, please contact your M&A Canada associate.
Equipment Sales & Service This metro-based company sells to businesses and institutions Products and solutions to help them solve ever-growing needs. The products border on high-tech but the company is not high-tech. Annual sales are in excess of $4,000,000, and an equity investment in excess of $500,000 will be required to successfully complete this transaction. Child Care Facility This well-established profitable child care facility has been in continuous operation for over 10 years. IT is located in the metro area, and operates from leased premises. The staff is well trained and stable. The owner will not require specialized training. An equity investment of $50,000 will be required.	Franchised Service Business This firm specializes in two aspects of its industry. With their state of the art methods and environmentally-friendly products, they have experienced impressive growth in their five year existence. Sales are in the vicinity of $700,000 annually. This business represents an opportunity for an individual seeking a service orientated business with an above average growth rate. An equity investment in excess of $100,000 is anticipated. Hospitality Industry This well-established company has over 20 years experience helping clients enjoy their traveling needs. The company is a well-respected industry leader. This is not a small business, and will require an equity investment in excess of $1,000,000 to complete a transaction.

Completed Transactions
In recent months, the associates of M&A Canada have been involved in the successful completion of the following transactions:
Industrial Sales & Service Our client wanted the business to continue its above-average growth trend, but needed expertise and resources that were not available. We were able to structure a transaction that gave our client the security he wanted and provided the business with the oppor-tunity to grow at rates the founder never envisioned. Our client continues to work for the company and is active in managing this growth. Marketing Company In order to find the right buyer, we found a company that had a synergistic reason to do a deal. Through a creative payment structure, we were able to obtain for our client a price that could not have been supported with a conventional structure. The key here was in finding the buyer who had non-financial reasons to acquire this business. Family Restaurant & Lounge Through hard negotiations, we were able to close a transaction that was stressful for everyone. In 10 years in the	business brokerage profession, this deal was one of the most complicated in that there were many players involved and most seemed to have their own agenda. At the end of the day, our client was successful and the buyer was able to achieve their goals. Multi-Unit Franchise Business This was a case where our experience in dealing with people became important. Our client took a more active role than normal in the transaction. By understanding the nature of both the buyer and seller, we were able to move the process forward by having our client pro-vide the direct contact with the franchiser. Our client has moved onto a different business, and the buyer is successfully operating this quality business. Other Services We continue to provide the business and professional community with a range of specialized services not generally available elsewhere. Our daily involvement in managing the transfer of ownership of private businesses gives us a unique expertise in the marketplace.