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Acquisitions & Dispositions

Defensible transaction advice for buying and selling fuel, convenience, and roadside retail assets with confidence. We support acquisitions, divestments, portfolio expansion, and exit strategies with commercial insight and market intelligence.

Typical timeline

4–8 weeks

Engagement basis

Success-based by scope

Coverage

Canada-wide

Confidentiality

transaction confidentiality

All Services

01 Acquisitions & Dispositions

02 Valuation & Feasibility

03 Due Diligence

04 Financing Advisory

05 Development & Site Selection

06 Environmental & TSSA Compliance

Not sure which service applies? Describe the decision and we will tell you what we would look at first.

THE PROBLEM

Buying or selling a forecourt is rarely straightforward. Asset quality, fuel volumes, lease structures, environmental risks, operator performance, and market conditions all influence value.

OUR APPROACH

We support clients from opportunity identification through to transaction completion. Every acquisition or disposal is reviewed commercially, operationally, and financially, ensuring informed decisions, stronger negotiations, and smoother transactions.

What the engagement covers

A

Acquisition strategy

Identify suitable acquisition opportunities based on investment objectives, geographic focus, growth strategy, and operational requirements.

B

Commercial due diligence

Review operational performance, fuel volumes, shop sales, leases, contracts, planning matters, and key commercial risks before commitment.

C

Market assessment

Evaluate local competition, demographic trends, traffic flows, comparable transactions, and long-term market potential.

D

Financial analysis

Assess purchase price, operating performance, forecast returns, capital expenditure requirements, and investment viability.

E

Negotiation support

Provide commercial guidance during negotiations to improve transaction terms, reduce risk, and maximise value.

F

Transaction management

Coordinate throughout the acquisition or disposal process until completion while supporting advisors and stakeholders.

How the work runs

STEP 01

Discovery

Understand acquisition or disposal objectives, portfolio strategy, budget, and transaction requirements.

STEP 02

Assessment

Review operational, financial, legal, and market information while identifying opportunities and transaction risks.

STEP 03

Negotiation

Support commercial negotiations with evidence-based recommendations and transaction advice.

STEP 04

Completion

Assist through settlement and provide post-transaction recommendations for integration or future portfolio planning.

What you receive

DELIVERABLE

FORMAT

TIMELINE

Acquisition or disposal strategy report

PDF report

2–3 weeks

Commercial due diligence summary

PDF Report

With report

Risk & opportunity register

Included in report

With report

Transaction recommendations

Advisor briefing

Within 5 days

Frequently asked

Can you assist with confidential acquisitions?

Yes. All engagements are managed under strict confidentiality agreements and sensitive transaction information is handled securely throughout the process.

Do you represent buyers or sellers?

We work with both buyers and sellers. Every engagement is independent and focused solely on achieving the client’s commercial objectives.

Can you evaluate multiple opportunities?

Yes. Portfolio acquisitions and multiple-site transactions can be assessed under a single engagement with comparative analysis and prioritised recommendations.

Do you stay involved until settlement?

Yes. We continue supporting negotiations, commercial discussions, and transaction management until completion where required.

Forecourt Advisory identified key transaction risks before exchange, strengthening our negotiation position and delivering a significantly better commercial outcome.

Private Investment Group, Ontario

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