Jonathan is based in Canada and has access to a global network of buyers throughout North America and worldwide. Jonathan is experienced in M&A, trade finance, commodities trade financing, physical commodity trading (oil & gas), and as an educator in finance and business management. Exposure to these diverse aspects of business and academia gives Jonathan a unique way of looking at M&A transactions, how they can be funded, and how best to structure deals. His experience includes selling mining assets with TSX-listed mining companies and property capital structuring deals, involving creative financing methods that serve small business owners by maximizing their exit plans while minimizing their tax liability. Jonathan holds several degrees, including a B.A., an M.A. in business history, and an M.B.A. specializing in finance, and is currently completing his Ph.D. in business history. Jonathan’s educational attainments complement his business experience and allow him to find solutions to complex issues that often arise in M&A transactions.
Business Highlights: This Identity and Access Management (IAM-focused) cybersecurity firm specializes in Okta implementations for small to mid-sized professional services companies. With certified consultants and a strategic Okta partnership, they deliver tailored identity solutions that save costs and enhance security. Their boutique approach and alliances with major tech distributors support growth while maintaining high service standards.
Current Business: The current business generates revenue and is profitable. The business is essentially turnkey and should be able to integrate with any business strategy pertaining to IAM.
Opportunity: Acquiring this business offers a buyer immediate entry into the high-demand IAM cybersecurity market with a proven Okta partnership, certified talent, and scalable growth potential through established tech distributor channels.
Financing: TBD
Business Highlights:
Owners are selling due to personal reasons (retirement and family divestment). The intention is to sell the business as a going concern to a buyer interested in entering the bitumen manufacturing space in Malaysia and Asia more broadly. The sale would also include the current clients, all assets (both tangible and intangible), and all current staff who are involved in running the business.
Current Business:
The current business generates revenue, is profitable, and cash flow positive. The intention is to sell the business as a going concern with a mixture of cash and seller financing.
Opportunity:
Buyers would ultimately be interested in purchasing the business in order to enter the bitumen manufacturing space via a profitable and successful local Malaysian business with management in place.
Financing: TBD
Business Highlights: Owner is selling due to financial restructuring in related businesses. The intention is to sell the business at NAV which includes the Air Operator Certificate (AOC) and license(s), and the equity in the aircraft that it currently has. The sale would also include the responsible officers tethered to the AOC and licensing agreements as well as the regulatory requirements for the continuation thereof.
Current Business: The current business generates revenue but is not profitable. The intention is to sell the business at NAV assuming that there is no equity value in the revenue generating portion of the business.
Opportunity: Buyers would ultimately be interested in purchasing the business in order to short-cut the process of acquiring an AOC and license to operate commercial aircraft in France and Europe more broadly.
Financing: TBD
**Remote Operation**
Business Highlights: Owners are selling due to business reorganization. The intention is to sell the business as a going concern to a buyer interested in purchasing a profitable online business. The sale would also include the current clients, all assets (both tangible and intangible), and all resources and accounts that are involved in running the business.
Current Business: The current business generates revenue, is profitable, and cash flow positive. The intention is to sell the business as a going concern with a mixture of cash and seller financing.
Opportunity: Buyers would ultimately be interested in purchasing the business in order to enter the online luxury watch retailing space via a profitable and successful business.
Financing: TBD
Business Highlights: Owner is selling due to personal reasons (retirement). The intention is to sell the business as a going concern to a buyer interested in entering the PR space in Vietnam and Asia more broadly. The sale would also include the current clients, all assets (both tangible and intangible), and all current staff who are involved in running the business.
Current Business: This public relations and reputation management business is focused on servicing foreign companies that have operations based in Vietnam. The business generates revenue, is profitable, and cash flow positive.
Opportunity: Buyers would ultimately be interested in purchasing the business in order to enter the Vietnamese PR space via a profitable and successful local PR business with management in place.
Financing: To Be Determined
