Streamlining and automating processes have made my clients' companies more appealing to larger companies seeking acquisition targets. 

One reason is that it's easier for a company with high operational efficiency to be integrated into a larger company. 

However, there are things to bear in mind when selling off your company: a larger petroleum marketer company may seek to acquire a smaller one to increase its volume.
More volume means more negotiating power at the rack.

But the quest for more volume should not interfere with customer service. 
All too often I see customer retention go downhill during a change of ownership. 

Especially when the acquiring company sees VOLUME as the big prize instead of caring about clients’ interests and needs. 

Keep your customers' interests in mind when selling. Make sure that the company you sell to is big enough to serve but small enough to care.... Another option... is talk with me on operational efficiencies and customer retention and be ready to win during the next consolidation.