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[Speak With an M&A Advisor](https://ascensionadvisory.com/contact-us-business-valuation?hsLang=en) ![menu-toggle](https://21645388.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/21645388/menu-toggle.svg) ![menu-close](https://21645388.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/21645388/menu-close.svg) OFFICES LOCATED IN ![New York-3](https://ascensionadvisory.com/hubfs/New%20York-3.png) ![London-3](https://ascensionadvisory.com/hubfs/London-3.png) ![Madrid-1](https://ascensionadvisory.com/hubfs/Madrid-1.png) ![Mexico City-2](https://ascensionadvisory.com/hubfs/Mexico%20City-2.png) ![Toronto-4](https://ascensionadvisory.com/hubfs/Toronto-4.png) ![Miami-3](https://ascensionadvisory.com/hubfs/Miami-3.png) ## Built for Established Business Owners We advise founders, families and shareholders evaluating the sale of established lower-middle-market businesses across industrial, business services, consumer, healthcare and other sectors. - $1M to $100M+ in enterprise value - Profitable, established businesses - Founder and family-owned companies - Succession planning [Speak With an M&A Advisor](https://ascensionadvisory.com/team?hsLang=en) ![Business owner](https://ascensionadvisory.com/hubfs/Business%20owner%20(1).jpg) ![1-Apr-15-2025-02-03-05-6963-AM](https://ascensionadvisory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1-Apr-15-2025-02-03-05-6963-AM.png?width=156&height=125&name=1-Apr-15-2025-02-03-05-6963-AM.png) ### 300 ### + Deals Closed ![2-Apr-15-2025-02-03-05-6963-AM](https://ascensionadvisory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2-Apr-15-2025-02-03-05-6963-AM.png?width=156&height=125&name=2-Apr-15-2025-02-03-05-6963-AM.png) ### 25 ### + Industries ![3-Apr-15-2025-02-03-05-6963-AM](https://ascensionadvisory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/3-Apr-15-2025-02-03-05-6963-AM.png?width=156&height=125&name=3-Apr-15-2025-02-03-05-6963-AM.png) ### 3 ### Billion+ Transaction Volume ## Our Track Record With 300+ closed transactions, $3B+ in deal volume, and experience across 25+ asset types, Ascension Advisory brings unmatched insight and execution to every mandate.  [VIEW OUR TEAM](https://ascensionadvisory.com/team?hsLang=en) [FREE BUSINESS VALUATION](https://ascensionadvisory.com/contact-us-business-valuation?hsLang=en) ## The M&A Deal Team ![Adna Pekmezovic-4](https://ascensionadvisory.com/hubfs/Adna%20Pekmezovic-4.png) ### [Adna Pekmezovic](mailto:adna@ascensionadvisory.com) ![Adna Pekmezovic (2)-2](https://ascensionadvisory.com/hubfs/Adna%20Pekmezovic%20(2)-2.png) ### [Sam Jacobs](mailto:sam@ascensionadvisory.com) ![Mat Wainwright](https://ascensionadvisory.com/hubfs/Adna%20Pekmezovic%20(4)-1.png) ### [Mat Wainwright](mailto:mathew@ascensionadvisory.com) ![Hernando Gutierrez](https://ascensionadvisory.com/hubfs/Adna%20Pekmezovic%20(3)-1.png) ### [Hernando Gutierrez](mailto:hernando@ascensionadvisory.com) # The *Two-Company* Calculator. Every business that owns its real estate is, financially, two companies. See what happens when you value them separately. Company's Annual Earnings $ $1M$25M Your company's profit before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA), roughly, the business's annual earnings. What Type of Business Is It? Logistics / Distribution Industrial / Manufacturing Food & Beverage Manufacturing Cold Storage / Refrigerated Industrial Outdoor Storage / Fleet Automotive Service / Dealership Healthcare / Medical Restaurants / QSR Convenience Store / Gas General Retail Fitness / Entertainment Corporate Office Specialized / Single-Use Custom assumptions… Different industries command different EBITDA multiples, market rents, and market cap rates. Pick the closest match. Custom EBITDA Multiple × Custom Market Rent $ / sf / yr Custom Cap Rate % Where Is Your Property Located? Major City Mid-Size City / Suburb Small Town / Rural Larger, more dense real estate markets tend to command higher rents and lower cap rates than smaller markets. Owned Real Estate Square Footage sq ft 1,000 sf150,000 sf What's the total rentable square footage of all your owned real estate? Starting Value $0 Value of your business and your real estate bundled together without a sale leaseback. Assumes an estimated x.x EBITDA multiple for xx companies at this earnings level. Value Allocated to Real Estate (Sale Leaseback) $0 Based on xxx square feet at an assumed $x.xx PSF annual market rent in a xxx ($xxx / yr), capitalized at a x.xx% cap rate. Value Allocated to Operating Business $0 Assumes an estimated x.xxx EBITDA multiple for xx companies at this earnings level applied to $xxx of rent-adjusted EBITDA (EBITDA less the new sale leaseback market rent). Combined Enterprise Value $0 Total value of your business combined with a real estate sale leaseback. The Value Creation $0 +xx% versus initial valuation. ### Want to run this calculation on your specific company? Schedule 20 minutes with our team to walk through the analysis on your actual business. [Schedule a Meeting](https://meetings.hubspot.com/mandel/ascension-intro-call) Ascension Advisory · Sale Leaseback Advisory · This tool provides directional estimates only, not a valuation opinion. ## Business Sale Process Our 6-step process brings structure, transparency, and momentum to every stage of the journey.  1\. Getting Started 2\. Preparing to Market 3\. Screening Interested Buyers 4\. Reviewing Offers 5\. Meeting Interested Buyers 6\. Closing the Deal We'll begin with an evaluation to gather important data and assess your business’s readiness for sale, including a market analysis and a preliminary valuation. Once the assessment is complete, we'll sign an engagement agreement and move on to the next step. Our next step involves creating a comprehensive business review, preparing financials, and crafting a Confidential Information Memorandum and dataroom. We then create a target list of potential buyers and officially launch our marketing process.   As buyers express interest, we'll pre-screen buyers to ensure they're serious and financially capable of purchasing your business. We also manage the process with strict adherence to confidentiality, requiring that interested parties sign a non-disclosure agreement before accessing any information. We present all NDAs to you before we release any sensitive information about your business. When a buyer decides to move forward with the acquisition, they will write up a formal offer which includes the purchase price, payment terms, timing, and other conditions. Our team will help you review, evaluate, and negotiate each offer, providing expert guidance to ensure that you make the best decision possible.     Once we select the top potential buyers, we will arrange meetings between us, you, and the prospective buyers. This is an excellent opportunity for you to share details about your business and answer any questions that the buyers may have. After this meeting, we'll also schedule a visit to your office and/or facilities to see the operations. Following the buyer meetings, we will select a party to move forward with. We will negotiate the terms to get you the best deal possible and we will ultimately sign an LOI. The buyer will then complete their due diligence, and we'll negotiate legal agreements and prepare for closing. The transaction will officially close with the signing of the purchase agreement and receipt of funds. [REACH OUT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SALE PROCESS](https://ascensionadvisory.com/contact-us?hsLang=en) ## What’s Your Business Worth? Whether you're planning ahead or actively considering a sale, our confidential valuation gives you the clarity you need to make informed decisions about your future. Here’s what’s included in your comprehensive assessment: **Most Probable Selling Price:** Utilizing a variety of valuation methodologies, we provide an accurate estimate of your business's selling price in today’s market. **Strengths & Weaknesses Analysis:** Discover the key factors impacting the value of your business, both positive and negative. **Growth Opportunities:** Identify untapped areas of potential growth that can help increase the overall value of your company. **Industry Forecast:** Analyze your subject industry and gain valuable insights into the market's trends and projections, enabling you to better plan for your eventual sale. ![2-Apr-23-2025-05-19-37-9607-AM](https://ascensionadvisory.com/hubfs/2-Apr-23-2025-05-19-37-9607-AM.png) ![3-Apr-23-2025-05-19-38-8467-AM](https://ascensionadvisory.com/hubfs/3-Apr-23-2025-05-19-38-8467-AM.png) ![1-Apr-23-2025-05-19-38-3012-AM](https://ascensionadvisory.com/hubfs/1-Apr-23-2025-05-19-38-3012-AM.png) [FREE BUSINESS VALUATION](https://ascensionadvisory.com/contact-us-business-valuation?hsLang=en) ### Company - [Home](https://ascensionadvisory.com) - [Team](https://ascensionadvisory.com/team) - [Contact Us](https://ascensionadvisory.com/contact-us) - [Transactions](https://ascensionadvisory.com/sale-leaseback-transactions) ### Services - [Sale Leaseback Advisory](https://ascensionadvisory.com/sale-leaseback-overview) - [M&A Solutions](https://ascensionadvisory.com/sell-your-business) ### Learn - [Blog](https://ascensionadvisory.com/ascension-advisory-blog) - [Courses](https://ascensionadvisory.com/ascension-learning) - [Media](https://ascensionadvisory.com/press-and-publications) ### Locations - NYC - LDN - TOR - MIA - CDMX - MAD ### Let’s Talk ![Logo](https://ascensionadvisory.com/hubfs/Logo.png) © 2026 Ascension Advisory™ [Privacy Policy |](https://ascensionadvisory.com/privacy-policy?hsLang=en) [Terms & Conditions](https://ascensionadvisory.com/terms-conditions?hsLang=en)