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The AmeriGas Acquisition Program

When you decide to sell your business, make sure to select a reputable buyer who has substantial experience in the LPG industry, and a proven track record of success in the acquisition process.

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Industry Leading Acquisition Experience Ready To Support You.

Considering to sell your company is a big decision. AmeriGas is here to help make that process seamless. With the extraordinary financial, personnel and distribution resources of America’s largest propane company, AmeriGas provides exceptional advantages for you and your company to consider when making your decision.

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For You

We firmly believe our processes result in fair valuations of your business, delivered with simplicity and complete confidentiality.

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For Your Customers

AmeriGas offers industry leading online account management tools and a nationwide supply, distribution and service network to ensure your customers continue to receive the exceptional service they enjoy today.

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For Your Employees

AmeriGas is proud to offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits and provide a long term career development path for your employees.

What Qualities Does AmeriGas Look For?

AmeriGas does not take a one-size-fits-all acquisition approach. When we look at potential acquisitions, we look for certain qualities that allow a business to stand out from the rest. If your business has any of the qualities below, we would welcome the opportunity to meet with you.

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Operational Excellence

Do you develop your customer base year over year because you are known for getting the job done right every time? These are the blueprints that define an exceptional propane business.
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Quality Assets

Nothing says more about a company than the quality and condition of its facilities, vehicles, and equipment. When your facility is organized, vehicles are well-maintained and your tanks certified and in good standing it does not go unnoticed. This proves how invested you are in your business. 
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Reliable Volume and Margin

The environment which we operate changes year to year. Such changes may be caused by weather, inventory availability of supplier, regulation, and other factors. However, when a company proves it ability to to maintain and grow its volume and margin, it exhibits the true quality of that business.
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Loyal Customers

Have your customers stayed with you year after year? Have you found ways to grow your customer base? Do you have a high percentage of company-owned tanks? Loyal and reliable customers show stability in that business.

What does the sale process look like?

Whether you're just exploring, looking for a valuation, or are ready to sell, we are here to help.

Introductions

Whether we meet you in person, on the phone, through email, we would love the opportunity to learn about you and your business. You have worked hard to get where you are today, and we want to hear your story. We look forward to answering any questions about our process. 

Confidentiality Agreement

If both parties believe there is potential for a deal, we will establish a confidentially agreement, which will be signed by both parties prior to any confidential information being shared. This agreement will protect the information shared between you and AmeriGas. The information you provide is sensitive, and this agreement ensures we safeguard it.

Sharing of Information and Valuation

To provide a fair valuation of your company, we will ask for necessary information about your business. Financial information (volume sold, revenue, expenses, cost of gas) and operational information (service territory, vehicle information, tank size/ownership) will be requested. The more information we have to complete our valuation the easier it will be for us to explain how we reached our conclusion.

Letter of Intent

If we both approve the terms of the deal, we will initiate a letter of intent, signifying agreement of the exclusivity of the deal.

Due Diligence

Due diligence is a collaborative process during which we will confirm any and all of the assumptions made to this point. We will review details of our analysis and the data provided to us. In essence, we are confirming the basis for our valuation and offer. We will negotiate a purchase agreement and all related legal documentation.

Final Sale

Congratulations! For you, the hard part is over. At this time, we will verify the final inventory and assets that are part of the deal, while our team of experienced professionals will work with you to ensure that a seamless transition occurs for you, your employees, and your customers.

Get in touch with our acquisitions team

As America's largest propane retailer, we have the resources and experience to look at your business in unique ways, unlike any other company. Contact us today via phone at 610-337-7000, or email us at acquisitions@amerigas.com.

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