Sell side.

Successful deals achieved for our clients, in all sectors.

Quality Handling Systems sells to Consep

Mining | 2025

  • Quality Handling Systems (QHS), a long-established materials handling and processing business serving the resources and industrial sectors, engaged MSA to advise on a full sale process. The founders sought to transition ownership to a strategic acquirer capable of scaling the business internationally while preserving its engineering legacy and client relationships built over three decades.

    MSA’s mandate was to identify a partner with both operational capability and strategic alignment, not merely a financial buyer, to secure continuity, growth, and shareholder value.

Cumberland Ecology sells to SLR Consulting

Consulting | 2025

  • Cumberland Ecology, a leading Australian ecological consulting firm, had a strong reputation for environmental science and regulatory expertise. In line with their objectives to reduce founder reliance, secure a strong financial outcome, and ensure business continuity for staff and clients, the founders sought a strategic partner. With the growing demand for integrated ESG and sustainability services, they aimed to realise value and plan for a part-time transition role post-transaction.

    MSA was engaged to deliver a flexible, strategic process that would maximise valuation, minimise disruption, and maintain confidentiality throughout.

Enee Solutions sells to First Focus

IT | 2024

  • Enee, a leading managed IT services provider, engaged Morgan Shaw Advisory (MSA) to explore strategic options for its next phase of growth. The founders sought a partner that could help accelerate expansion, enhance capability depth, and position the business for long-term sustainability.

    MSA was mandated to lead a full sell-side Advisory and M&A process, ensuring Enee secured a partner aligned both strategically and culturally. Enee undertook the EBITDA+ Six Steps to Success™ program, which enabled the team to strengthen financial performance, improve operational efficiency, and maximise the value of the business. This preparation proved instrumental in attracting interest from high-quality acquirers and achieving an exceptional outcome. The transaction was a pivotal moment for the founders, marking a transition from a founder-led model to integration with a larger, growth-oriented platform.

Motii sells to private investor

Software | 2024

  • Motii, a specialist in CRM automation and sales process enablement, engaged Morgan Shaw Advisory (MSA) to explore strategic options for its next phase of growth. The founders sought a partner that could provide expansion capital, operational expertise, and continuity for the team and clients.

    MSA was appointed as exclusive sell-side advisor to lead the full M&A process, positioning Motii as an attractive, scalable platform for growth while ensuring alignment with the right investor.

  • Aerotech, a leading Australian aerospace engineering and maintenance business, had grown into a nationally recognised provider supporting both defence and civil aviation sectors. With its founders approaching a generational transition and significant capital investment required to scale its maintenance infrastructure, Aerotech sought a strategic partner capable of funding expansion while preserving its technical reputation and client relationships.

    MSA was appointed as exclusive M&A advisor to manage the sale process, optimise valuation outcomes, and identify an investor aligned with Aerotech’s culture of precision engineering and long-term partnership ethos.

Aerotech sells to Equity Avenue

Aerospace | 2023

PrintIQ sells to Banyan Capital Partners

Technology | 2022

  • PrintIQ, a leading developer of cloud-based print management and workflow automation software, had built a strong global presence across Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and North America. With accelerating demand for integrated technology platforms in the print and packaging industries, the founders sought a strategic partner to help scale internationally, access deeper capital resources, and accelerate product innovation.

    MSA was appointed as exclusive M&A advisor to manage a targeted sale process. The objective was to identify a partner who could preserve PrintIQ’s entrepreneurial culture while providing the capital and operational backing needed for the next phase of growth.

Bombah Point sells to private buyer

Hospitality | 2022

  • Bombah Point, a premium eco-retreat in New South Wales, engaged Morgan Shaw Advisory to lead a sell-side M&A process. The founders sought to exit after two decades of ownership, aiming to preserve the property’s environmental ethos and guest experience while realising full market value. With rising demand for sustainable tourism assets and limited comparable inventory, the transaction represented both a financial and legacy milestone.

    MSA was engaged to manage the end-to-end sale process, from valuation through to buyer selection and negotiation.

  • DRC Rollers, a respected manufacturer of conveyor rollers and components for the mining and materials handling sectors, had built a long-standing reputation for reliability and Australian manufacturing excellence. The founders sought to secure the company’s legacy, unlock shareholder value, and align with a partner capable of driving the next phase of industrial growth.

    MSA was appointed as exclusive M&A advisor to explore strategic sale options, focusing on finding a partner with both operational capability and cultural alignment to continue DRC’s standards of quality and service.

DRC Rollers sell to Coalroc

Manufacturing | 2021

Dormit sells to Pentarch Group

Forestry | 2021

  • Dormit, a leading Australian manufacturer and supplier of hardwood timber products, had grown into one of the country’s most respected names in sustainable wood solutions. As the founding team approached a generational transition, they sought a strategic buyer who could provide long-term stability, industry expertise, and growth capital. The objective was clear: secure a partner that would preserve Dormit’s legacy, retain its workforce, and unlock the next phase of market expansion.

    MSA was appointed as exclusive sell-side advisor to identify strategic acquirers aligned with Dormit’s values and market position.

Drinkscene sells to Aaron Zerefos Enterprises

Beverages | 2021

  • Drinkscene, a beverage distribution business with a strong footprint in the hospitality and retail sectors, had reached a strategic inflection point. The founders sought an acquirer who could expand brand presence, leverage distribution capabilities, and continue the company’s reputation for service excellence.

    MSA was appointed as exclusive sell-side advisor to identify a buyer aligned with Drinkscene’s growth potential and values.e team to strengthen financial performance, improve operational efficiency, and maximise the value of the business. This preparation proved instrumental in attracting interest from high-quality acquirers and achieving an exceptional outcome. The transaction was a pivotal moment for the founders, marking a transition from a founder-led model to integration with a larger, growth-oriented platform.

ABC Photosigns sells to Excel

Advertising | 2024

  • ABC Photosigns, Australia’s leading provider of real estate signage and digital marketing solutions, had built a strong reputation for innovation, service reliability, and national reach. With the founders seeking to realise value while ensuring continuity for staff and customers, the company engaged MSA to manage a structured sell-side process. The goal was to identify a strategic acquirer aligned with ABC Photosigns’ culture, growth trajectory, and market leadership position.

    MSA was appointed as exclusive advisor to run a confidential competitive process that maximised value while ensuring a smooth transition for all stakeholders.

Blended Digital sells to Deloitte Digital

MarTech | 2021

  • Blended Digital, a specialist marketing technology consultancy, had established itself as a trusted partner in digital transformation and marketing automation across Australia and New Zealand. With an increasing convergence between digital marketing, data analytics, and enterprise consulting, the founders recognised that scale and access to global clients were essential for their next growth chapter.

    MSA was appointed as exclusive sell-side advisor to identify a strategic acquirer who could amplify Blended Digital’s capabilities while preserving its strong culture and client focus. The mandate was clear: secure a premium valuation, ensure a cultural and operational alignment, and position the business for continued growth within a larger ecosystem.

  • Lanolin Beauty International, a long-established Australian skincare brand, had built a trusted reputation for natural, lanolin-based formulations and loyal domestic and export markets. As the brand approached a generational transition, the owners sought a strategic acquirer who could preserve its heritage while modernising operations, branding, and distribution.

    MSA was appointed as the exclusive M&A advisor to structure and manage the sale process. The brief was to identify a buyer aligned with the company’s values and capable of expanding the brand’s reach through advanced packaging, e-commerce capability, and retail partnerships.

Lanolin Beauty International sells to Foxcil

Beauty | 2020

AADL sells to ACS

Membership Association | 2019

  • AADL, a leading provider of professional development and learning solutions for industry associations, had achieved strong market presence through digital innovation and a member-first service model. As the organisation reached a new phase of maturity, its Board sought a strategic acquirer who could expand its reach, enhance technology investment, and ensure continuity for members and staff.

    MSA was appointed as exclusive M&A advisor to manage the sale process. The mandate was to identify a partner with strong alignment to AADL’s mission and capability to scale its platform nationally.

Kwik Kopy sells Printspeak to AlphaGraphics Inc.

Software | 2019

  • Kwik Kopy, a leading Australian print and design franchise network, had developed Printspeak, a proprietary software platform designed to enhance customer engagement, automate workflows, and streamline print management. With the platform gaining traction, Kwik Kopy’s leadership recognised that international scale and further technology investment were required to unlock its full potential.

    MSA was engaged as exclusive M&A advisor to explore strategic sale options that would preserve Printspeak’s innovative DNA while enabling global reach through a larger, established operator.

Ricoh sells to MicrotechDPS

Tech | 2019

JMP Holdings sells to San Miguel Yamamura

Logistics | 2018

  • JMP Holdings, a leading Australian provider of packaging, logistics, and safety products, had grown from a family-founded business into a diversified operation with an expanding national footprint. The founders sought a strategic sale that would secure the company’s legacy, provide growth capital for future expansion, and align with a global organisation that shared their commitment to quality and innovation.

    MSA was appointed as exclusive M&A advisor to lead a competitive process aimed at identifying a buyer with strong strategic alignment and the operational scale to support JMP’s continued growth across Australia and Asia-Pacific.cess™ program, which enabled the team to strengthen financial performance, improve operational efficiency, and maximise the value of the business. This preparation proved instrumental in attracting interest from high-quality acquirers and achieving an exceptional outcome. The transaction was a pivotal moment for the founders, marking a transition from a founder-led model to integration with a larger, growth-oriented platform.

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