Fresno Business Broker serving AgriBusiness

Who We Are

Founded in 2006, CalWest Commercial is a highly regarded business brokerage firm, providing Business Valuation services, Business Sale Representation, and Mergers and Acquisitions to privately-held companies in Central California. Strategically located in Fresno County, our business focus is AgriBusiness. Over the years we have worked to forge strong ties with the Valley’s AgriBusiness community, and have developed numerous local business affiliations as well. We also maintain a nationwide presence through industry alliances providing us broad access to active investors and buyers across the Country.

Have you considered selling your business, buying a business, or simply developing your own business exit plan? At CalWest Commercial we work confidentially with our clients and their advisors, developing solutions designed to achieve objectives and maximize business value.

If you would like to explore your business value, or look at new opportunities in buying or selling a business, give us a call.

Our Experience

At CalWest Commercial we possess a keen understanding of the business acquisition and divestiture processes “from an owner's point of view”. Over the years we have successfully represented both buyers and sellers of businesses in confidential M&A transactions with individual investors as well as publicly traded corporations. We are a Fresno Business Broker serving California's Central San Joaquin Valley where we specialize in representing manufacturers, distributors, and service-related companies in mergers & acquisitions.

At CalWest Commercial, our business engagements and listing often include real estate transactions as well as sale of a business. Working in support of our clients we have bought and sold office and industrial buildings, investment properties, farms, and residential properties. As such, we welcome the opportunity to work with other reputable real estate representatives in support of client mandates.

If you are looking for professional and confidential representation in Mergers and Acquisitions in Fresno or in the San Joaquin Valley, please contact us.

CalWest Commercial is a California licensed Real Estate Corporation (Cal BRE #01524883).

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About

Todd Warner’s executive career encompasses a wide variety of leadership experience with both service and manufacturing entities. Growing up on a farm in the Central San Joaquin Valley, Mr. Warner values his strong ties to Valley Agribusiness and the Central Valley. A proven leader with hands-on management experience he has directed business startups, led product development programs, and developed successful marketing and sales programs in both the domestic and international arenas. As a successful equipment manufacturer, his rich background as a hands-on CEO with with over 25 years of C-level experience operating his own businesses, brings a special knowledge to the M&A process.

Todd is a graduate of California State University Fresno with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration / Finance. He is a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), Chartered Merger and Acquistions Professional (CMAP), Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) and a California licensed Real Estate Broker (Cal BRE #01737715).

Business Brokerage Services

Buyer Representation

Whether you are a veteran of business transactions or this is your first acquisition, we are here to provide assistance in putting together the right deal for you. We work the entire process in support of the Buyer from initial business searches, target business selection and ranking, funding requirements suggestions, offer and negotiation, and due diligence to deal close.

Throughout the engagement, we'll be there promoting continuity and understanding between the parties, while keeping the deal process on track.

Business Valuations

One of the most common reasons for valuing a company is in preparation for a sale, merger or acquisition. Many business owners leave substantial money on the table when they sell their companies – sometimes because they do not understand what drives business value.

Our Business Valuation services are designed to complement M&A, Exit Planning, and Strategic Consulting. With NACVA Certified training we possess the formal knowledge and ongoing education required to maintain competency in the valuation profession. Our C-level business leadership experience complements these strong qualifications.

Exit Planning / Consulting

We provide Exit Planning & Consulting Services with our Client’s goals in mind. Having been over the road before, as an entrepreneur and business owner, brings a unique perspective to our consulting services. We concentrate on listening to understand what the Client is saying,as we work together with a focus on developing solutions in line with the Client’s goals. A typical consulting assignment may include business turnaround, marketing channel development, or end-game planning. Throughout the process, confidentiality is planned and respected.

Seller Representation

The decision to sell your business can be the most important decision of your life. Turning your operation into cash is a complex affair involving hundreds of potential variables.

At CalWest Commercial, we are selective in our listing engagements representing clients with positive track records, and demonstrated business success. More importantly we represent owners who wish to see ongoing business success under the direction and care of a new owner.

Broker's Opinion of Value

Depending upon the Client's Business and purpose, a Broker's Opinion of Value model may be best suited for establishing a probable selling price or price range. Taking into account the three valuation approaches (Asset, Market, and Income) and developing a probable selling price or price range can be helpful in certain circumstances from the Client's point of view. At CalWest Commercial we offer this method to Client's when it makes logical sense given the subject business.

Real Estate

While the bulk of our work is in support of M&A clients, we do offer and provide real estate services to Clients. At CalWest Commercial we maintain strong relationships in the local real estate market and work regularly with other agents in support of the Client's needs. Our track record includes the representing both buyers and sellers of commercial property, investment property, farms, and on occasion residential real estate.