A permanent home for your business.
For many owners, selling a business means deciding who will become responsible for decades of work. We take that responsibility seriously.
Owners at a turning point
Most of the owners we talk to are in one of these situations. If one sounds like you, we should talk.
Ready to retire
You’ve put in the years and want to step back on your own terms, with the business in good hands and your team taken care of.
No clear successor
The kids went a different direction, and nobody on the team is ready to take over. You want continuity without handing it to a competitor.
Ready for a new chapter
You’re not done working, just done with this. You’d like a clean handoff and the freedom to pursue what’s next.
Want a partner, not just a buyer
You’d like to sell a majority stake, stay involved through the transition, and know the business has long-term resources behind it.
Swipe through the four situations
Our promises to you
Choosing a buyer is about more than price. It’s about trusting someone with your employees, customers, reputation and life’s work. Here is what that trust means to us.
A good fit looks like this
Landscaping and outdoor services, HVAC and mechanical services, plumbing, electrical, roofing, and other essential residential and commercial services. We are particularly drawn to categories with durable demand, fragmented markets and long-term customer relationships.
An established operating history, consistent profitability, a strong local or regional reputation, recurring or repeat customer relationships, a diversified customer base, experienced employees and operational leadership, and opportunities for sustainable organic growth.
Purchase price generally $1.75M to $2.5M, with flexibility for exceptional opportunities.
Primarily Texas and surrounding markets.
Majority or 100% acquisitions, with flexibility regarding transaction structure and owner transition.
Owners who care about the future of their employees, customers and company.
We recognize that every great business is different and do not expect every opportunity to fit a rigid formula.
Straight answers
What happens to my employees?
They keep their jobs. Your team is the reason we want the business. We meet them, learn from them, and keep the pay and benefits they have. Our goal is that the crew feels the same on Monday morning as they did on Friday.
How do you decide what my business is worth?
We look at your financials over the last few years, the strength of your customer base, and how much the business depends on you personally. Then we explain our thinking in plain language. You’ll always know how we arrived at a number.
Do I have to stay on after the sale?
Only if you want to. Some owners leave at closing. Many stay for a few months to introduce us to customers and the team. A few choose to stay involved longer. We build the transition around what works for you.
How long does the whole thing take?
A typical path from first call to closing is 60 to 90 days. If you need more time, we move at your pace. If you need to move quickly, we can do that too.
Is this confidential?
Completely. Nothing about our conversations is shared with your employees, customers, vendors, or competitors. We are happy to sign a confidentiality agreement before you share any details.
What kind of transactions do you do?
We primarily pursue majority or full-company acquisitions, with purchase prices generally between $1.75M and $2.5M. We are flexible regarding transaction structure and owner transition, and we don’t expect every opportunity to fit a rigid formula.
Do I need a broker or an attorney?
You do not need a broker to talk to us. We do recommend having your own attorney and CPA review any agreement, and we’ll gladly work alongside them.
How are you different from private equity?
Private equity firms typically buy with a plan to resell within a predetermined investment period. Skyline does not. Our investment horizon is long term and indefinite, and our goal is to provide a permanent home where the company’s identity, employees and customer relationships continue to thrive.
Tell us a little about your business
A few details are enough to start. We’ll reach out within two business days to set up a confidential call.
- Prefer to talk?
- (214) 000-0000
- nnamdi@skylineservicepartners.com
- Based in
- Dallas, Texas