AR Mergers Inc. Launches to Serve Canada's Mid-Market Business Owners with Empathy-Driven M&A Advisory
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — AR Mergers Inc., a boutique M&A advisory firm based in Mississauga, Ontario, has been founded to serve a market often underserved by larger firms: privately held Canadian businesses valued between $3 million and $30 million. The firm brings a unique, empathy-driven approach to mergers and acquisitions, placing business owners—and their legacy—at the center of every engagement.
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AR Mergers builds on the foundation of experience established by its sister company, AR Business Brokers, a trusted leader in Main Street business sales for over 13 years. With hundreds of small business transactions completed, AR Business Brokers has earned national recognition for its results-driven execution and client-centered approach.
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AR Mergers, however, was designed as a distinct, boutique advisory firm—focused exclusively on the lower-middle market. With its own dedicated team, methodology, and mandate, AR Mergers brings strategic focus and high-touch execution to transactions that demand a more sophisticated process and buyer pool.
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Founded by a team of experienced advisors and entrepreneurs, AR Mergers was created to bring industry experience and trusted guidance to business owners navigating complex transitions.
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'We started AR Mergers to give everyday business owners access to the kind of support typically reserved for larger companies,' said Pratik Mehta, Founding Partner at AR Mergers. 'This segment of the market deserves meaningful representation, honest advice, and solutions that reflect the value they've built.'
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AR Mergers provides a confidential, structured process to support owner-led companies preparing to sell, transition, or plan for succession. Acting as a dedicated intermediary, the firm bridges the gap between business owners and sophisticated buyers—such as private equity firms or strategic acquirers—while ensuring that each client's goals, values, and legacy remain at the forefront.
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AR Mergers operates with a five-phase methodology—from goal alignment to closing—ensuring a competitive and well-managed process. The team works closely with trusted legal and financial advisors to maintain deal momentum and mitigate risk.
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Free, confidential consultations are available.
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About AR Mergers
AR Mergers (ARM) is a boutique M&A advisory, that exists to create the most effective path for owners of Canadian Businesses to sell their company. We guide transactions with empathy, clarity and expert execution. Each step we take is deliberate and results-driven.
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