BOUTIQUE M&A & CORPORATE ADVISORY

Creating opportunities that set business owners free.

Helping ambitious business owners maximise value, get Game ready, and achieve the exit (or future) they’ve dreamed of.

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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you are looking to acquire a business. Maybe you want to scale your existing one to new heights. Maybe the time has come, and you’d like to sell.

Whatever your journey ahead is, it’s an exciting one.
You just need the right support to guide you.

Welcome to MSA, a boutique corporate advisory and M&A firm.

WHERE ARE YOU HEADED?

What’s your journey?

JOURNEY 1

Build and
Scale

You have ambition, energy, and a business with more to give. You want smart strategic moves that unlock value and set you up for the best possible future.

Strategic Advisory

JOURNEY 2

Exit or
Transact

It's time to move on, retirement, a new venture, or simply freedom. You need a clear path to exit that protects your legacy and maximises your return.

M&A

JOURNEY 3

Become
‘Game Ready’

A structured program to identify and unlock hidden value in your business PRIOR to transacting. The smartest move you can make to maximise value prior to a transaction process.

Strategic Advisory

Whether it's expanding your business, or preparing for a profitable exit, Morgan Shaw Advisory will help you do both.

Yes, really.

Morgan Shaw Advisory (MSA) is a Boutique M&A Corporate Advisory Firm, that uniquely offers business owners an all-encompassing M&A Transaction services and Strategic Advisory Services. We offer these specific services to help business owners not only maximise the value of their business, but maximise every opportunity to sell their business leaving nothing on the table.

MSA wants to see business owners significantly improve the value of their business way before a transaction. This is what we refer to as Game Ready. And when it finally does come to a transaction, whether that be a capital raise, an acquisition, an IPO, or an exit/sale of the business, MSA will manage the entire process from beginning to end.

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You’ve built something great, now let’s make it legendary.

The ‘Game Ready’ Value Acceleration Program
The Value Acceleration Program is designed to increase your exit multiple before you sell, build a business buyers compete for and engineer a premium outcome before going to market.

It will give you a focused, accountable engagement that drives measurable improvement across the pillars that buyers and investors value most.

  • Sharpen your direction, align leadership, and set 90-day accountable milestones.

  • Identify growth levers and improve sales performance and market positioning.

  • Reduce owner dependency and build systems that make the business transferable.

  • Strengthen your leadership team and succession structure to de-risk the business.

  • Improve EBITDA, clean up the P&L, and present financials that hold up to scrutiny.

What’s your business worth?

Knowing your valuation gives you clarity, confidence, and control over your next move. Whether you're planning to grow, sell, or strengthen your position, MSA makes it simple to get the insights you need, fast.

Valuation Services

Our deals.

  • JMP Holdings sells to San Miguel Yamamura

    Logistics & Retail | 2018

  • Ricoh sells to MicrotechDPS

    Print hardware & IT | 2019

  • Kwik Kopy sells Printspeak to AlphaGraphics Inc

    Software | 2019

  • AADL sells to ACS

    Membership Association | 2019

  • Lanolin Beauty International sells to Foxcil

    Beauty Care | 2020

  • Blended Digital sells to Deloitte Digital

    MarTech | 2021

  • Drinkscene sells to Aaron Zerefos Enterprises

    Beverages | 2021

  • Dormit sells to Pentarch Group

    Forestry | 2021

  • DRC Rollers sells to Coalroc

    Manufacturing | 2021

  • Bombah Point sells to Private Buyer

    Eco retreat | 2022

  • PrintIQ sells to Banyan Capital Partners

    Printing | 2022

  • Aerotech sells to Equity Avenue

    Aerospace | 2023

  • Enee Solutions sells to First Focus

    IT | 2024

  • Cumberland Ecology sells to SLR Consulting

    Consulting | 2024

  • ABC Photosigns sells to Excel

    Advertising | 2024

  • Motii

    Motii sells to private investor

    Pipedrive and CRM implementations | 2024

  • Quality Handling Systems sells to Consep

    Mining | 2025

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We asked our clients, “What would you like others to know about your experience with Morgan Shaw Advisory”.

This was their response.

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No matter what journey you’re on, we can help.

Market Updates

  • We couldn’t be happier with the value that MSA has delivered our organisation. It has been a genuine partnership, and their guidance has played a key role in positioning our business for success. From the beginning, they took the time to understand our business and helped us better define the vision that now guide both our short and long-term strategic planning. I highly recommend them to any organisation looking for a trusted advisor to shape strategy and future growth.

    Michael Franco

  • From the very beginning through to settlement, the process was seamless and professional. We were blown away by the outcome, which far exceeded what we had anticipated and we couldn’t have asked for a better match with the buyer. The whole experience exceeded our expectations in every way. Fully recommend MSA's services.

    Amber Motii

  • The whole experience from start to finish was first rate. We sold for more than we expected and could not have found a better buyer. I cannot recommend the team at Morgan Shaw highly enough.

    Ben Fuller

  • MSA have been amazing to work with. They have been great advisors to our business and more than willing to go the extra mile. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending them.

    Ian Salteri

  • The extra 'hat' when you need it, seeing what you may not, helping you to achieve you goals and keeping you focused on the most important issues on hand.

    David Leach

  • We have been working with both Graham and Lou for the past 6 months and have seen tremendous value add to not only all business operations but also team satisfaction. Their combined personal interest is what truly sets them apart.

    Zach Ormeachea

  • MSA provided the expertise we needed to sell our business and retire. Graham, Tony, Leigh and their team guided us through every step of the complex sale process. We could never have achieved a successful outcome without their help.

    Peter Taylor

  • I was extremely impressed working with Graham and his team. Their expertise, professionalism, clear communication and responsiveness was critical for our business during a challenging time. Thank you!

    Natalie T

  • The support provided by MSA was nothing short of exemplary. There was never a moment that we didn’t know what was happening. The communication and responsiveness were also a remarkable strength of MSA.

    Marc Russell

  • They have understood both our business and personal objectives through a professional and collaborative approach. It is great to have an experienced and knowledgeable sounding board just a call or email away. No query or issue is too big or small!

    Stuart McNeil

  • MSA reviewed our business, built a roadmap and kept us on track for out future growth and targets - all of which the team did very well. I'd recommend the MSA team to anyone considering such services.

    Paul Mead

The MSA difference.

We Care.

We always look at our client’s business through ‘buyer’s eyes’.

We ensure our clients are ‘Game Ready’ in advance of an event, maximising the value prior to any transaction.

We ‘walk alongside’ our clients on their journey and as a team, so business owners get all of us.

With the combination of Strategy Advisory, M&A Transaction as well as individual, team or peer-to-peer Coaching & Mentoring services, businesses have a full end-to-end solution.

MSA was founded on 3 key principles:

  1. To help business owners realisetheir personal and professional ambitions and create the business they always wanted.

  2. To help business owners releasethe maximum value for their business when they decide to sell.

  3. To minimise the stress and pressure, and keep business owners and everyone involved safe and sane.

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