About Salty Dog Industries

What does Salty Dog Industries do?

Salty Dog Industries seeks to acquire and permanently hold a Canadian industrial or healthcare company. We are a dedicated, full-time buyer — not a fund, not a financial sponsor. When we acquire your business, we operate it ourselves and hold it for the long term.

What makes Salty Dog Industries different to traditional private equity?

Unlike traditional private equity, we have no fund timeline and no pressure to exit. We acquire businesses to hold them permanently — which means we always do what's right for the business, its employees, and its customers, not what's right for a short-term return. We are buying your business because it is already good — not because we think we can transform it.

What industries does Salty Dog Industries focus on?

We are focusing our efforts on acquiring a business that operates in the industrial sector and primarily serves other businesses (B2B); this could be a manufacturing, distribution, or logistics business. While more limited in the Canadian market, we also have expertise in healthcare manufacturing and distribution.

Why is the business named Salty Dog Industries?

Salty Dog Industries represents our commitment to being genuine, reliable, and dedicated, while also standing out from the sea of typical financial acquirers. We also selected a name that we believed would be memorable as we know that while you might not be looking to sell your business today, we want you to remember us in two or five years when the time is right.

About the process

How long will it take to sell my business to you?

We will always get an initial Yes/No response back to you within 48 hours of receiving your message. After this, we will provide clarity and work with a sense of urgency to move forward; having a preliminary conversation, signing an NDA, sharing financial information, then performing detailed due diligence.

What if I am not ready to sell my business now?

This is common. We recognize this is a major decision for a business owner and if you prefer to slow down, we will work with you to set the pace! We are happy to have introductory conversations and get to know you over a longer period of time, while respecting confidentiality.

What steps should I expect in the process?

• Initial connection

• Introductory call

• Exchange NDA and review company materials

• Follow up meeting to review questions and cultural alignment

• On-Site Visit

• Letter of Intent Submitted

• Due Diligence

• Signed Purchase Agreement

• Preservation of your legacy and long-term stability for the business

What do you look for in a potential acquisition?

We focus on businesses that have a proven track record of positive cash generation, low customer concentration, stable and growing end-markets, long-term customers, and an experienced workforce.

What is most important to you as a buyer?

Alignment of values. We need to know that the seller cares about their employees and their legacy — not just the purchase price. If a seller's primary concern is extracting maximum value at any cost, we are probably not the right fit for each other.

What happens to my employees if I sell my business to you?

Your team has been integral to your success. We focus on investing in their future, not cost cutting. The same goes for the community in which you operate. When you sell your company to us, you're securing its future and protecting everyone who depends on it.

What will happen to the brand and identity of my company after the acquisition?

An acquired business will retain its brand that has fostered long-term relationships in its markets. We are permanent owners of the businesses that we acquire. We don’t look to resell, we won’t take on aggressive debt, and we will keep the company’s brand and identity.