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The founder of a chain of 75 computer training schools asked us to help sell his business to a buyer that would continue the program that he had begun. We contacted prospective buyers for such a company and the best was a NASDAQ company looking for a major diversification. They considered the selling company and its industry to be extremely attractive. We then assisted in negotiating the resulting transaction. The NASDAQ company now has 290 schools worldwide. |
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Our client, a private equity investment firm, was looking for a strategic acquisition for its portfolio company in the lubricating oil field. Utilizing our industry contacts, we were able to identify several compounders and blenders of lubricating oils willing to consider the sale of their businesses. One proved to be of particular interest to the buyer and we assisted in the successful acquisition. |
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The retiring owner of a distributor of architectural hardware was interested in finding a compatible buyer for his "family-type" business. In reviewing prospective buyers, we paid particular attention to their management style along with several other important qualifications. One of the prospects was a multi-state building products distributor, whose management style fit our client very well. We assisted in negotiations with this buyer and the transaction was rapidly completed. |
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A major manufacturer of electronic components asked us to assist them arrange smaller add-on acquisitions to expand their product line. We worked with the company's staff to identify, contact and screen potential candidates. We then assisted in subsequent transactions. Our activities resulted in acquisitions for the company in California, Massachusetts, France and Switzerland. |
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Our client was a top executive in the apparel industry who wanted to establish his own business and asked for our help. We introduced him to a private equity investment firm also interested in the apparel industry. They decided to work together and we helped them find and acquire a Los Angeles-based sportswear manufacturer. |
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A midsize company in the food industry asked us to handle the divestiture of a subsidiary that produced Hispanic food products. Initially, the seller only wanted to deal with one specific buyer. With the seller's approval, we contacted a number of companies interested in Hispanic and/or other ethnic foods. We were able to establish competition between potential buyers, which resulted in a higher transaction price for the seller. |
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