About Viking Mergers & Acquisitions
Who We Are
In 1995, serial entrepreneur Brad Offerdahl sold his third business. In the process, Brad recognized a need for a professional firm that could help the typical business owner – the business owner who doesn’t have $50,000,000 in sales and a board of directors running the company. Always an entrepreneur, Brad realized he could transform his real-world knowledge into a business opportunity and meet that need. So, in 1996, Brad Offerdahl and his son Jay Offerdahl started Viking Mergers & Acquisitions.
They focused on providing comprehensive business acquisition and business brokerage services with an emphasis on communication, confidentiality, and closing sales. Viking Mission Statement: Securing entrepreneurs’ futures through professional representation. Viking Vision Statement: To be the largest and most reputable business sales and advisory firm serving closely held businesses in the U.S.
Our Growth
At Viking Mergers, we have experienced significant growth over the years, driven by our commitment to delivering exceptional service and results to our clients. Here are some key statistics that highlight our continued success:
- The Viking team has closed more than 800 business transactions, the vast majority of which are still in business today despite the economic downturn.
- Viking has become the largest group of its kind in the Southeast, with a dedicated team focused on helping business owners get top dollar when it’s time to sell.
- Our success rate in selling businesses is 3x the industry average.
- On average, businesses we list sell for at least 96% of the published asking price.
Our Partners.
Core Values.
It is the goal of Viking Mergers and Acquisitions to represent, defend, and adhere to the following Core Values in every aspect of business:
Integrity
We strive to uphold the highest level of professional behavior and ethical standards so that our clients are treated respectfully and fairly each and every time.
Empathy
With over half of our staff being previous business owners, we know the challenges of buying and selling a business, and we are there with you every step of the way. You are never alone in our process.
Entrepreneurial
We believe in the power of small business and the importance of entrepreneurs. We know how to nurture, grow, and encourage the entrepreneurial spirit internally and externally.
Perseverance
We remain consistent in our determination to grow and help our clients succeed. We persevere: never settling and always seeking a positive and effective way forward.
Collaborative
The Viking team consists of individuals who bring an array of skills, knowledge, and experiences together to form a diverse group that functions fluidly, serving our clients to the best of our abilities.
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In Your Shoes.
Unlike other brokerage firms, more than half of our advisors have been business owners themselves. They have a keen understanding of what it takes to build and sell a business. We’ve been in your shoes, and we can put our experience to work for your business. Get in touch with Viking today for a complimentary consultation with one of our team members.
