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 [...]

A leading company in wine production recently expanded its beverage portfolio through an acquisition of an Italian-inspired nonalcoholic beverage brand, under the guidance of GHJ. The Wine Group LLC acquired the Phony Negroni® nonalcoholic beverage line, a ready-to-serve cocktail product sold across the U.S., from St. Agrestis. GHJ acted as th [...]

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 [...]