The Company, a financial services firm, approached GHJ in early 2017 with an interest in preparing the business for a sale. Sale was completed in January 2019. BACKGROUND Finished 2016 with:Revenues of $26.2 millionA significant loss on the EBITDA line2017 started with declines in sales and increased lossesChallenges:An entire business unit, responsible for a sign [...]

The Company, a leading equipment leasing company and current compliance client of GHJ, approached GHJ in fall 2018 with an interest in obtaining financing to take it through its recent growth period. Work was completed in May 2019. BACKGROUND Finished 2017 with:Revenues of $43.8 millionEBITDA of $13.4 millionFinished 2018 with:Revenues of $47.3 millionEBITDA of $1 [...]

The Company, an online retailer of specialty niche apparel owned by a husband and wife, approached GHJ late summer 2019 with an interest in preparing the business for a sale. Sale was completed in April 2021. BACKGROUND Finished 2018 with:Revenues of $9.7 millionEBITDA of less than $1 millionProjected for 2019:Revenues of $13 millionEBITDA of $1.5 millionChallenge [...]

HIGHLIGHTS Helped the client prepare for a sale with advisory, audit and tax servicesNegotiated an additional six-figure gross-up payment on top of the successful transaction BACKGROUND When preparing for an exit, there are many factors to consider. Beyond the sale process, sellers must ensure their day-to-day finances are positioned to yield the best result. Dyt [...]

HIGHLIGHTS Attained significant savings by helping the client navigate additional taxesSecured the deal and mitigated additional challenges by advising the client through an F-reorganization BACKGROUND International Farming Corporation (I.F.) is a global food sourcing solutions platform. Through innovative agtech, asset management and strategic partnerships, I.F. e [...]

HIGHLIGHTS Introduced ideas to drive growth and save on taxesMade introductions to industry leadersDeveloped a relationship as a close advisor BACKGROUND Capitol Food Company first partnered with GHJ nearly a decade ago for assistance with audit and tax services. Over time, Capitol Food Company has come to view GHJ as more than just an accounting firm but a true [...]

HIGHLIGHTS Provided tax counsel in the integration of complex assets and in-kind donations into the Foundation’s portfolio. Provided strategic tax planning to leverage capital losses, significantly reducing excise tax liabilities. Enhanced accuracy in tax reporting by taking over Trust tax preparation. BACKGROUND The Cotsen Foundation for the ART of TEACHI [...]

Discover how GHJ's Transaction Advisory Services expertly guided Digital Media Management through a complex yearlong sale, enhancing the company's value and securing a strategic acquisition.HIGHLIGHTS Comprehensive TAS services through the yearlong sale processSignificant non-technical support to present options, analyze risk, negotiate terms and structure and ensure [...]

HIGHLIGHTS Providing audit, tax and advisory services Partnering with this client for 15 yearsSupporting company growth, strategic planning and increased efficiencies. BACKGROUND GHJ’s Food and Beverage Practice has partnered with Santa Monica Seafood to support its accounting needs for the last 15 years. Since the time GHJ began working with them, Santa Monica S [...]

HIGHLIGHTS Provided unconflicted transaction advice, evaluated two prospective offers and advised on investment banking selection Advised during merger process with WorldCare Clinical to create Voiant, an industry-leading AI-based clinical trial imaging platform. BACKGROUND MedQIA, Inc. (MedQIA), a healthcare technology company that leverages AI for clinica [...]