Guiding Your Business Into Its Next Chapter
Selling a business you’ve built over years is never easy. At FCQ Partners, we understand the weight of this decision and are here to guide you through a seamless transition while preserving your legacy.
Whether you're an owner looking to retire or step away from day-to-day management
We may be a good fit if you are:
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Looking to retire or step away from day-to-day operations with a complete exit
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Interested in focusing on a specific role in the business with a minority stake retained
Why you might choose to work with us
Owners choose to work with FCQ Partners because we deeply value the people, relationships, and legacy that make a business truly great. We are committed to ensuring a smooth transition, prioritising the well-being of employees, the satisfaction of customers, and the continued contribution to the community. With our hands-on experience, operational expertise, and capital, we guide businesses into their next chapter with minimal disruption and lasting care. We aim to continue your legacy and keep intact the culture you have built through the following key initiatives.
Honouring Your Vision
We build on the purpose, passion, and foundation you’ve created, ensuring your hard work and values continue to drive the business forward.​
Valuing Your People
Employees are treated with the respect they deserve, with their ideas welcomed and recognised. We work to align incentives that motivate and support the team’s success.​​
Preserving Customer Relationships
We avoid change for the sake of change. When existing processes serve customers effectively, we focus on maintaining and strengthening those proven relationships.
Protecting Your Culture
We respect and preserve the unique culture you’ve built—one that reflects your leadership, values, and the heart of the business—ensuring it thrives well into the future.
We keep our process simple and seamless
Selling your business can be challenging, but we’re dedicated to making the process as smooth and seamless as possible.
Mutual NDA
An NDA is signed and the business owner shares the profit and loss (P&L) statement and balance sheet followed by a high level due diligence questionnaire
Term Sheet
The high level deal terms are agreed, and then documented
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Due Dilligence
We get into more detail and verify all we have learned of the business to ensure it meets our investment objectives
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Closing
We sign the paperwork and close. Based on your desires, you may remain actively involved in the business, or finish up after a mutually agreed transitional period (usually between 6 - 18 months)
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If you are an Investor
We take a disciplined, long-term approach to investing in resilient Australian businesses. By focusing on stable, essential industries with proven growth potential, we deliver sustainable returns while preserving the legacy of the businesses we partner with. Reach out to us if you would like to learn more.
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If you are a future CEO
If you are an ambitious professional with experience in our target industries and a drive to shape your own path, we want to partner with you. We want to work with dynamic, hands-on leaders ready to take ownership, build on strong foundations, and lead our portfolio companies into their next phase of growth and success. ​​​
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