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Sell-Side M&A Advisors for Business Owners

Selling a business is about more than a price tag. It’s about securing the future – of your company, your customers, your people, and the legacy you’ve spent a lifetime building.

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• The key drivers of business value
• The “Four Boxes:” Culture, operations, relationships, performance
• How to position for better outcomes
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Who We Are

Selling a business is not simply a transaction; it is your legacy.

ArkMalibu serves founders and family-owned businesses through the transition, working exclusively for sellers to minimize conflicts of interest and ensure our advice aligns with your interests alone. We take the time to understand what matters most to you, position the business around its future potential, and lead a disciplined process that brings meaningful competition – guiding you through valuation, terms, culture, and long-term strategy so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.

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Why ArkMalibu

We Represent Only 
the Seller
No divided loyalties. No hidden conflicts. Our advice is entirely aligned with your goals — from the first conversation through closing.
Guidance Through a Once-in-a-Lifetime Process
Most business owners know their company inside and out. Most have never sold one. We bring the experience and structure that turns an unfamiliar process into a confident outcome.
We Sell What Your Business Will Become
We don't position your business for what it is today — we build the case for what it can and will be. Thoughtful positioning and real buyer competition regularly deliver outcomes that exceed expected market value.
The Right Buyer Is About More Than Price
Once value is established, you gain the leverage to choose. Who leads the company forward. How your team is treated. Whether your mission endures.
Partner One HAS ACQUIRED Cincom
Walters Wholesale Electric HAS ACQUIRED DES
Uardian HAS ACQUIRED Best
trueblue HAS ACQUIRED HSP
Risk Strategies HAS ACQUIRED Cornerstone
Border States HAS ACQUIRED Dominion ELectric
GraybaR HAS ACQUIRED Blayzer
Aramark HAS ACQUIRED FST
Armstrong HAS ACQUIRED Ware
Perdoceo HAS ACQUIRED Hippo Education
Epic Staffing Group HAS ACQUIRED Therapy Travelers
Sonepar HAS ACQUIRED Springfield Electric
Incline Equity Partners HAS ACQUIRED Novavision
Sonepar HAS ACQUIRED Richards Electric
CID Capital HAS ACQUIRED Wiseway
ArcLight HAS ACQUIRED ECA
Kendall Electric HAS ACQUIRED Becker's Electric
Rooted Pursuits HAS ACQUIRED Frontier Justice
pivotel HAS ACQUIRED GMN
Orchard Holdings HAS ACQUIRED Camargo

Our Recent Transactions

Our team brings experience across dozens of industries with an aggregate transaction value exceeding $100 billion. Every engagement reflects the same commitment: understand the business deeply, position it for its future potential, and run a process that delivers.

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Focused on Representing Business Owners

ArkMalibu is dedicated to the sell-side.
Our services are designed to support business owners through a transaction or help prepare for one with clarity and direction.

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Sale of Companies

ArkMalibu advises business owners by making highly informed and relevant recommendations on steps towards finding a great partner or monetizing their businesses.

Sell Side Advisory Services

Perhaps an exit isn’t your ultimate goal, ArkMalibu’s expert team of senior advisors lead businesses through the process of defining and refining your goals and objectives.

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What Does Sell Side Advisory Services Mean?

Selling a business involves more than reaching a number. It means making decisions about leadership, employees, culture, and long-term legacy. While some advisors work across both sides of the market, ArkMalibu represents only sellers. That means there is no competing priority or divided focus. Every recommendation, negotiation, and strategic decision is centered on one thing: helping you secure the right future for your business.

Hear From Our Clients
“ArkMalibu opened my eyes as to what an investment banker should be. They were an absolute pleasure to deal with every step of the way. They became a true extension of our company and supported all aspects of our business to make sure our corporate story was properly crafted and understood by all parties—be that potential buyers, the final buyer, lawyers, accountants and everyone involved throughout our acquisition process. Their attention to detail, work ethic, communication, and ability to negotiate and navigate us through the entire acquisition process couldn’t have been better. Not only did they achieve a successful sale for us, but they became professional friends along the way who I would recommend to anyone seeking to sell his/her business.”
Don Vick CFO, Cincom
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“ArkMalibu opened my eyes as to what an investment banker should be. They were an absolute pleasure to deal with every step of the way. They became a true extension of our company and supported all aspects of our business to make sure our corporate story was properly crafted and understood by all parties—be that potential buyers, the final buyer, lawyers, accountants and everyone involved throughout our acquisition process. Their attention to detail, work ethic, communication, and ability to negotiate and navigate us through the entire acquisition process couldn’t have been better. Not only did they achieve a successful sale for us, but they became professional friends along the way who I would recommend to anyone seeking to sell his/her business.”
Don Vick CFO, Cincom
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“ArkMalibu are true best in class professionals. They did everything they said they would do and more. They are strategic, detail oriented, and have an incredible work ethic. They are also a pleasure to work with. They were an incredible guide and resource throughout our transaction. Hiring them was a great decision! I would absolutely recommend them to anyone pursuing a transaction.”
Stephen Krooth CEO, Dominion Electric Supply
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“We couldn’t have been more pleased with selecting ArkMalibu as our partner. From the initial correspondence to prospective buyers, all the way through the final stages of due diligence and closing, the ArkMalibu team exceeded expectations. Their expertise and knowledge of the Electrical Distribution industry resulted in our company realizing an outcome that met and exceeded all initial expectations. Communication, accessibility, and follow up were always prioritized and appreciated, as we always knew the ArkMalibu team was there when needed. Do yourself a favor and take the first step in realizing a successful transaction by retaining the ArkMalibu team as your M&A advisors.”
Mike & Steve Blazer CO-OWNERS, Blazer Electric Supply Company
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“My late father would be pleased with both last year’s sale to Aramark, and our selection of ArkMalibu to represent us in the transaction. The Campsen family considers that a reliable test for a prudent and honorable business decision.”
Chip Campsen PRESIDENT, Fort Sumter Tours
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"What a great experience. Selling your family business is an emotional roller coaster. We were glad to have partnered with ArkMalibu who walked with us, planned with us, challenged us, prayed with us, fought for us and advised us through the entire process of one of the most difficult things you will do as an owner. It felt like they were a part of our company. The attention to detail and tireless work is unmatched. They answer the phone, answer questions, explain what you don’t understand and keep you on plan. ArkMalibu was truly a great partner, and it is without hesitation that I recommend them if you are thinking of selling your business."
Ritchie Ware CEO, Ivan Ware & Son, Inc.
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“ArkMalibu’s technical expertise in the electrical distribution industry was instrumental in finding us a great deal and partner. From crafting a creative and compelling M&A story, to successfully negotiating with the sophisticated buyer community, and ultimately leading us through a rigorous due diligence process that included the wind down of a pension plan and ESOP, ArkMalibu quickly became our trusted advocate that surpassed expectations. I would strongly recommend any business owner consider ArkMalibu if contemplating an exit.”
Dan Dungan, Executive Chairman of Springfield Electric
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“We could not be happier with our decision to trust ArkMalibu with the sale of our family-owned business. Their breadth of knowledge in the distribution space coupled with their detailed analysis of what makes our company unique led to a cultural fit that surpassed our expectations. I would not hesitate to recommend ArkMalibu to any business owner who is considering an exit – they guided us well throughout the process and we thoroughly enjoyed working with their team.”
Mike Misrach OWNER & CEO, Richards Electric Supply Compnay
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“ArkMalibu helped us creatively unlock new areas of opportunity as a business, formalize our strategic growth plan, and successfully communicate the true potential of our company to the M&A marketplace. We are beyond excited about the results and our future path.”
Aaron Bright CEO, Hippo Education
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“We chose ArkMalibu over Wall Street firms because of their local expertise and hands-on capabilities. The company not only protected our best interests but also provided around-theclock service and advice. Their expertise and insight helped move the deal to completion.”
Bill Krul CEO, Miller Valentine Group
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“The journey and challenge of starting a company, trusting God, and partnering with excellent people is rewarding. ArkMalibu has assisted NovaVision in finding a partner to take NovaVision to a bright future.”
Al Caperna FOUNDER, NovaVision
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“We could not be happier with our decision to trust ArkMalibu to lead our M&A process. From the start, the ArkMalibu team took the time to uncover exactly what made TherapyTravelers special, and conveyed that to the market. They learned the details of our business and helped us scale our operations to achieve maximum results. Their breadth of experience in running transactions and navigating the unexpected (and the expected) gave us peace of mind throughout, even when there were many competing priorities and seemingly conflicted scenarios to sort out.”
Geneva Milne CEO, Therapy Travelers
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“I could not have expected more from a financial advisor than that which ArkMalibu provided in our transaction. They worked very closely with me to ensure that the value of Wiseway Supply was evident when we were ready to find a partner. Working with ArkMalibu ensured that we found, out of many interested, the right partner that valued our team and would provide additional fuel to turn my familyowned company into a platform that will grow even more aggressively than we have in our first 50 years. Without hesitation, I would recommend ArkMalibu to business owners contemplating a transaction.”
John Cain CEO, Wiseway Supply
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“ArkMalibu has what it takes to maximize a deal and get it over the finish line. They were tenacious, insightful, and offered excellent counsel throughout each stage of our transaction. We couldn’t get our deal done on prior attempts with big-name attorneys and advisors, but ArkMalibu made it happen, and with far less stress.”
Gar Liebler PRESIDENT, LandArc
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“We are thrilled with our decision to trust ArkMalibu to lead the M&A process for Becker Electric. The firm’s high level of service and professionalism were evident throughout every step of the process. They kept our deal on course and all the moving parts focused; they always had our best interest and goals as their top priority. Their M&A expertise was instrumental in navigating the market. When we set out on this journey, we were determined to find a partner that would uphold the culture we’ve built over many decades. In the end, we couldn’t be happier to have secured a great deal for the Company with a well-respected long-term partner in Kendall Electric.”
Tom Becker CEO, Becker Electric Supply
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"I was very pleased with the quality of the work performed by ArkMalibu. Their team showed experience and knowledge as they helped us make some important decisions regarding our strategic direction. They made a complex deal go smoothly.”
Tom Shepherd CHAIRMAN, Shepherd Chemical Company
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Meet Our Team

Our senior advisors and principals are unhindered and unyielding in their pursuit of your goals, dedicated to exceeding your expectations and surpassing industry valuation benchmarks during one of life’s most important events.

Considering a sale of your company, but not sure where to start? Schedule a free consultation with us to learn about company valuations and how to best prepare to maximize value.

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Our Locations

Headquartered in Cincinnati with additional locations in New England. We service clients nationwide.

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Whether you’re just beginning to explore a sale or already have a timeline in mind, we’re here to learn more about your goals and help you think strategically about what comes next. Schedule a complimentary advisory call for a confidential conversation about your business, opportunities to strengthen value, and what a successful path forward could look like.

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