Businesses Sold
Since its inception in 1999, Oakshield has managed the sale of more than 150 Australian businesses.
We take a different view of a business brokerage than most other firms in the field. It’s simply not enough to list and sell businesses. Our goal is to develop and build your business to the highest level of excellence and find the best possible advantage for you when you choose to sell your business.
150+ businesses sold & over 91M made for our clients
Our goal with each business we sold was to improve the value and marketability of those businesses with judicious advice and a far-sighted perception of the direction and worth of the business.
Businesses sold case studies
Andersens Cooparoo
Oakshield engineered this Brisbane exit by optimizing “super-management” and site positioning. By doubling turnover to $2M through operational excellence, we facilitated a strategic sale to industry experts to ensure the brand’s future.
Vision Energy
The story of Vision Energy is a masterclass in strategic engineering, detailing how Oakshield guided a former IBM executive to consolidate three entities into a $30M powerhouse, culminating in a partnership sealed with a handshake.
Abbey Aluminium
Positioning a high-end manufacturing operation as a premium strategic asset, Oakshield navigated the complexities of industrial production to secure a result that reflected the true value of the owners’ craftsmanship.
Ice Interior
Applying executive precision to a creative enterprise, Oakshield reconstructed a five-year financial narrative that turned “design aesthetics” into an undeniable, bankable investment.
Nitro Drilling
The Nitro Drilling case study is a decade-long saga of strategic scaling, detailing how the Oakshield team transformed a single-rig operation into a $100M mining powerhouse through landmark NAB joint ventures and $16M stake sales.
Nebo Cranes
A $5.75M exit secured at the height of the 2008 GFC. While banks were freezing credit, Oakshield leveraged hard-asset strategy and mining-sector depth to close the only successful deal in the region.
Langfield Industries
The Langfield Industries case study explores the delicate balance of confidentiality and legacy, demonstrating how Oakshield navigated the $3.4 million sale of a 70-year-old institution by prioritisng transparency with staff and exploring internal buy-outs before a successful market exit.
Hydrapower
By positioning this specialized engineering firm as a critical infrastructure partner rather than a mere service provider, Oakshield secured a top-tier exit at the peak of the Queensland mining boom.
Fashion Carpet Court
A landmark sale that launched a decade of success. By combining retail expertise with transparent pricing, Oakshield secured a rapid exit for the vendor and a life-changing opportunity for the buyer.
Brisbane Scissor Lift
Oakshield secured this $1.25M sale by identifying the perfect buyer whose technical aviation background matched the rigour of an industrial fleet. Beyond the transaction, we facilitated a life-changing family relocation and a seamless transition that has since seen the business flourish into a multi-generational success.
A Tad Trendi
Leveraging a decade of high-level textile experience, Oakshield applied a “Sales Storm” methodology to transform a boutique operation into a transparent, high-yield investment for a successful 2005 exit.
Haigh Australia
More than a listing, this was a rescue mission. Oakshield managed $18M in assets and 50 staff to stabilize the business, ultimately transitioning it to a high-performing team via a strategic internal buyout.
Sunstate Commercial Floor Coverings
Oakshield prepared this commercial flooring powerhouse for a premium exit by shifting the owner’s focus to presentation and “top condition” readiness. This meticulous preparation secured a $1.595M sale, providing the buyer with a launchpad to build a subsequent $20M business empire.
Andersens Aspley
Applying the same rigorous accounting standards used for multi-million dollar turnarounds, Oakshield verified the performance of this household name to ensure buyer confidence. This successful $250,000 transition respected the brand’s heritage while securing a dignified, profitable exit for the seller.
Andersens Cannon Hill
In the fast-paced Brisbane retail market, Oakshield facilitated a seamless transition for this established franchise. By focusing on the tangible value of the local footprint and trade relationships, we ensured a clean, professional handover to an incoming investor in a prime territory.
Carpet Court Gympie
Navigating the complexities of a combined business and property transaction, Oakshield secured a seamless $1.15M exit. By aligning the operational value of a leading retail brand with its prime Gympie real estate, we delivered a total asset transition for the owners.
Tile Coat
When Tile Coat was ready to transition, Oakshield applied a meticulous five-year financial analysis to prove its profitability. By positioning the business as a systematised asset rather than just a service provider, the team secured a $750,000 sale.
