GHJ’s end-to-end financial diligence solutions supported an outsourced accounting and financial services provider in its successful sale to a leading professional services firm. TGG Management Co., Inc. (TGG), a Texas-based management accounting and business advisory services firm, was recently acquired by DLA, LLC, a boutique advisory firm backed by pr [...]

For investment firms, navigating complex deals is about more than closing — it is about setting the stage for future success. GHJ worked with Sonoma Brands to ensure their latest investment advanced with clarity and confidence.GHJ’s seasoned guidance and proactive due diligence services supported Sonoma Brands, a consumer products incubator, during its minority i [...]

The risk management and technology advisory industry is competitive, and to get ahead, leading firms are looking to strategic minority investments. Financial Risk Group (FRG), a risk intelligence firm, received a $14 million minority recapitalization from Main Street Capital Corporation (Main Street) under the advisement of GHJ.Founded in 2006 and headquarte [...]

GHJ supported a leading investment company in enhancing its portfolio through a minority investment in a seasoned financial leadership services provider. Laird Norton Company, a family-owned enterprise that invests in private businesses and real estate companies, recently invested in CFO Selections, a professional services firm, to support its growth an [...]

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 [...]