M&A ADVISORY

Maximising value through superior execution.

Southgate Partners is an independent corporate advisory firm, based in Melbourne. We manage business sales and divestments, capital raisings and other transactions impacting ownership. Our focus is private businesses valued between $10 million and $100 million.

Capabilities

We pride ourselves on helping business owners to unlock value through strategic advice and project execution. Our services include:

BUSINESS SALES & DIVESTMENTS

Working closely with business owners to design and execute a confidential sale process, tailored to their needs.

EXIT & SUCCESSION PLANNING

Establishing a plan 12-24 months ahead of a sale process, with a focus on driving value and reducing deal risk.

PRIVATE CAPITAL RAISINGS

Connecting business owners with the right investors to help grow their business and managing the process through to completion.

BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS

Helping businesses to identify acquisition targets and execute transactions.

BUSINESS VALUATIONS

Providing a thorough and independent view of what a business is worth.

STRATEGIC OPTIONS

Consulting on matters including shareholding structure, funding mix and forecasting.

Recent deals

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About us

Southgate Partners was established by Chris Taylor and Ed Rice, who have over a decade of experience advising on Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) at top-tier investment banking and professional services firms.

WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE US

Exceptional, specialised service

We specialise in businesses valued between $10 million and $100 million. Our clients vouch for our work. You can browse our successful projects here.

Genuine passion

We are business owners ourselves, and we invest everything into our clients' success.

Independence

Unlike larger, multi-disciplinary firms, we have no conflicts of interest. Our focus is entirely on our clients' business.

Flexible fee structures

As an independent advisory firm, we can offer great value for money and more flexible terms.

Latest news and insights

Wheat

30 April 2021

Sale of SACOA to DKSH

Southgate Partners is pleased to have assisted the shareholders of SACOA to significantly exceed their objectives with a sale to global agrichemicals group DKSH.

Working

1 March 2021

Exit ready: Preparing for sale

If you’re a business owner considering an exit, then it pays to have a sale readiness plan in place well ahead of time.