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Selling an Energy, Power and Utilities business

Accessing the latest industry data and making connections between businesses and buyers in the natural resources sector

Selling an energy, power, or utilities business requires knowledge of an ever-changing industry. We use our experience of these shifting trends to ensure that our clients get the best value when selling and acquiring businesses.

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  • Public trading and operating data
  • Notable transactions
  • Detailed analysis from our team of experts

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"Many legacy companies in the energy sector are at an inflection point for how to next invest into the future. It is clear that renewables will lead the way. However, businesses are still grappling with how to navigate this significant change in the industry."
Tom Butler
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total enterprise value transacted
$
1.9
bn+
Total enterprise value transacted
Enterprise value in FY22
$
400
m+
Enterprise value in FY25
successful deals completed
63
Successful deals completed
Private equity bolt-on deals
25
Private equity bolt-on deals
Valued team members
22
Team members
Completed transactions per year
15
+
Completed transactions per year

Key value metrics

  • Cost per customer acquisition
  • Number of customers
  • Cost per megawatt hour (Mw/h)
  • Generation capacity and output by fuel source

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Case studies

Business sales we're proud to have completed.

What our clients say

Working with Nash was an absolute pleasure. They were at all times completely responsible and accountable to everything that we needed. Their strong financial acumen was incredibly important throughout the whole process. It was really important that they were able to truly articulate the value of the business in its current state and also look and really delve into the potential future alternate uses for the business…We were really happy with the interest that Nash generated. So we had multiple seriously interested parties, which created that competitive tension that you really need in a deal and was able to achieve the outcome that we wanted and that we expected.

Fiona Selby
Managing Director of Boneo Park
Map of global buyers

Global Capabilities

Unlock a world of possibilities with Nash Advisory's global capabilities. Through our partnership with REACH, we provide unparalleled access to industry experts and local market connoisseurs across 30 countries.

Whether you're selling your business, merging, or seeking investment, our team of seasoned professionals crafts bespoke strategies tailored to your unique needs. Trust us to navigate the complexities of the global market, ensuring you achieve exceptional outcomes that reflect the true value of your hard work and dedication.

Global capabilities

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Energy experience
Energy experience

We have a vast experience working with businesses in the energy, power and utilities industry. We understand the value drivers and stakeholder expectations in the sector.

Exhaustive process
Exhaustive process

Our process for energy, power and utilities business sales is thorough and all-encompassing. We go above and beyond, taking care of everything from sale preparation to the final sale.

Work with our directors
Work with our directors

As a valued client, you will work directly with our directors. Their knowledge and expertise will help you business at every step of the sales process.

Global network of buyers
Global network of buyers

Energy, power and utilities companies receive international interest. We use our extensive global network to find you the best buyer, and get you the best result.

Effective and efficient corporate advisory services

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The Nash Advisory team have close to a century of collective experience, and we’re confident our business acumen is second to none. We’ve used that experience to hone a diverse array of corporate financial advisory services that businesses across Australia have benefited from. Many continue to do so, having forged trusted, ongoing partnerships with us.

Once you’ve partnered with Nash, your dedicated advisor will be your point of contact. They’ll leverage the specialist skills of the rest of our team to provide clear, direct advice on how you can meet your goals.

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Completed transactions

We've guided owners to successful exits across diverse industries - from manufacturing to tourism to technology. Each deal reflects our commitment to client success.

Completed deal:

Geosyntec Consultants

Date:
March 2026
Sub sector:
Environmental Consulting

Geosyntec Consultants is a leading specialist engineering and consulting firm headquartered in the United States, providing environmental, geotechnical, and infrastructure advisory services to clients across government, industrial, and commercial sectors. Backed by Blackstone, one of the world's largest alternative asset managers, Geosyntec has pursued an active growth strategy through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions.

JBS&G is a prominent Australian environmental and geotechnical consulting firm, delivering contaminated land, hydrogeology, and environmental risk management services across resources, infrastructure, and government sectors. JBS&G has established itself as a highly regarded independent consultancy within the Australian environmental services landscape.

Geosyntec engaged Nash Advisory to act as buy-side M&A adviser in connection with its acquisition of JBS&G, supporting Geosyntec's strategy to expand its operations and capabilities into the Australian market. Nash Advisory managed the end-to-end transaction process through to successful completion.

The transaction was led by Thomas Butler, with support from Hayden Bateman and Jock Mitchell.

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Completed deal:

PGL Beyond

Date:
November 2025
Transaction type:
Selling a business
Industry:
Education
Sub sector:
Outdoor adventure and education camps

PGL Beyond, owned by Ares Management, is the United Kingdom’s largest provider of outdoor education. The company operates leading school camps and activity programs across the United Kingdom and France.

In Australia, PGL owned and operated three large-scale camp facilities, welcoming more than 40,000 guests annually. These camps cater to a diverse range of groups, including schools, religious organisations, and sporting associations, with the capacity to accommodate over 1,000 guests at any given time.

The shareholders of PGL Beyond engaged Nash Advisory to manage the divestment of its Australian operations, following a strategic decision by PGL Beyond to focus on its European operations and brand portfolio. The sale encompassed three well-established sites in prime regional locations, offering significant growth potential within the outdoor education and experiential learning sector.

PGL Beyond’s Australian facilities and operations were ultimately acquired by The Great Aussie Bush Camp, a portfolio company owned by MA Financial and FinCap.

The transaction was led by Thomas Butler and Kieran Ellis, with support from Jock Mitchell.

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Completed deal:

Pinnacle Travel Group

Date:
July 2025
Sub sector:
Luxury Cruising

Pinnacle Travel Group, a vertically integrated operator with over 40 years of tourism experience, delivers premium travel experiences across Western Australia. Its portfolio includes leading ferry services to Rottnest Island, award-winning coach tours, and seasonal adventure products.

Pinnacle Travel Group engaged Nash Advisory to assist with the strategic acquisition of Great Escape Charter Company, a luxury small-ship cruise operator in the Kimberley region. This acquisition complements Pinnacle’s existing ownership of Kimberley Quest, bringing together two of the region’s most respected expedition cruising brands.

Founded in 1999, Great Escape has built a strong reputation for exceptional service and bespoke small-group experiences. While continuing to operate independently, Great Escape will now benefit from Pinnacle’s shared services platform across marketing, sales, finance, HR and ICT, further strengthening Pinnacle’s operational base in Broome.

The transaction was led by Kieran Ellis of Nash Advisory.

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Our process for power and utilities business sales

Education

4 - 6 weeks

Our exhaustive process allows us to learn the ins and outs of your energy, power and utilities business. This ensures that we can accurately identify its true market potential.

  • Educating clients about the process
  • Explaining different buyer options, including trade businesses, private equity, and private owners
  • Preparing a valuation report about the business
  • Creating a score card on the business and areas where it may need improvement
Preparation

Preparation

4 - 12 weeks

We gauge your business practices and operational performance. We then prepare the key items for a sale.

  • Working with your management team to find areas of growth or limit areas of weakness
  • Implementing suggestions from our valuation report
  • Assessing the level of normalisations
  • Acquiring 50 separate areas of financial and customer data
  • Preparing a secure data room to provide buyers with everything they need
Research

Research

4 weeks

We take the time to thoroughly understand the recent changes in the energy, power and utilities industry. We find out who is buying businesses and why, so we can position yours for a successful sale.

  • Speaking to buyers early in the process to get an 'early view' of value from them
  • Researching who is buying in Australia and throughout the world
  • Using our proprietary method to ensure our buyer pool is strong and competitive
Marketing

Marketing

6 weeks

The next step is to identify ad contact potential buyers for your energy, power and utilities business.

  • Contacting the buyer pool
  • Sending marketing documents
  • Organising Q&A management calls
  • Attending site tours with owners and management

Negotiation

Negotiation

4 weeks

With your best result as our goal, we will navigate negotiations towards a favourable sales price, terms and conditions.

  • Buyers send through Term Sheet and conditions attached to the deal
  • Nash Advisory and buyers exchange data and modelling
  • Signing of the Term Sheet
Diligence

Diligence

6 - 10 weeks

We manage the due diligence process to ensure all important business items are as they should be.

  • RFI sent by interested parties
  • Lawyers engaged and contracts are sent through
  • Further Q&As and site tours as necessary
Finalise

Finalise

2 weeks

We finalise the sale, ensuring the process is smooth and unhindered for both parties.

  • Signing of key documents
  • Conditions Precedent to the transaction
  • Managing the flow of funds

Recently completed deals

JET Charge
Date:
June 2020
Transaction type:
Capital raising
Industry:
Energy, power and utilities
Sub sector:
Electric Vehicle Charging

Nash Advisory assisted JET Charge in securing capital to accelerate their business growth over the coming years. The investment round was led by the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC), and supported by a group of industry executives and private investors.

Nash Advisory, led by Sean O'Neill, undertook financial modeling, developed investment documentation and negotiated on behalf of JET Charge to secure the investment. With legals led by Clarendon Lawyers, JET Charge was able to secure investment despite a challenging macroeconomic environment due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

Av-Comm
Date:
December 2019
Industry:
Energy, power and utilities
Sub sector:
Industrials, telecommunications

Nash Advisory represented Av-Comm, a specialist satellite communications infrastructure company based in Sydney, Australia, on their successful acquisition of STEP Electronics, a satellite business operating as a subsidiary of Hills Limited (ASX: HIL).

We undertook preliminary due diligence across both commercial and financial aspects of the business, assisting the directors of Av-Comm in formulating an offer which was ultimately accepted by Hills Limited. Nash Advisory, with assistance from Kain Lawyers, acted quickly and decisively to assist Av-Comm to reach terms within 90 days, and completion for the transaction within 130 days of the ASX announcement.

Our process for power and utilities business sales

Education

4 - 6 weeks

Our exhaustive process allows us to learn the ins and outs of your energy, power and utilities business. This ensures that we can accurately identify its true market potential.

  • Educating clients about the process
  • Explaining different buyer options, including trade businesses, private equity, and private owners
  • Preparing a valuation report about the business
  • Creating a score card on the business and areas where it may need improvement
Preparation

Preparation

4 - 12 weeks

We gauge your business practices and operational performance. We then prepare the key items for a sale.

  • Working with your management team to find areas of growth or limit areas of weakness
  • Implementing suggestions from our valuation report
  • Assessing the level of normalisations
  • Acquiring 50 separate areas of financial and customer data
  • Preparing a secure data room to provide buyers with everything they need
Research

Research

4 weeks

We take the time to thoroughly understand the recent changes in the energy, power and utilities industry. We find out who is buying businesses and why, so we can position yours for a successful sale.

  • Speaking to buyers early in the process to get an 'early view' of value from them
  • Researching who is buying in Australia and throughout the world
  • Using our proprietary method to ensure our buyer pool is strong and competitive

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