GGP
THE M&A ADVISOR OF CHOICE FOR ENTREPRENEURS, FAMILIES AND CLOSELY HELD MIDDLE MARKET BUSINESSES
Get your business sold while preserving your legacy.
OUR FIRM
At GGP, we combine grit, tenacity and experience to deliver optimal outcomes for our clients. With a foundational belief in doing it the "right way" the first time, there are 'no short cuts' in getting your business sold. As a team with three decades of success at the highest level, we understand the importance of trust, confidentially and execution when it comes to selling your business. Our proprietary battle-tested process and our unrivaled rolodex of qualified buyers ensures that you make the most of this opportunity.
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If you are thinking of selling today or 5 years from now, let's start the conversation... We look forward to hearing and telling YOUR story.
SELECT SUCCESSES
SERVICES
Heritage of Success
Since 2002, GGP has been the preferred partner for entrepreneurs and family-owned businesses looking to sell their most valuable asset. Understanding their unique needs, GGP takes a hands-on approach, utilizing the tools and strategies employed in major Wall Street transactions; all while laser focused on delivering exceptional service. We recognize that the process can be daunting, which is why our seasoned advisors are here to guide our clients every step of the way.
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There are 'No Shortcuts' - Harvesting Value
As a successful entrepreneur, you know there are no shortcuts in life and no substitute for hard work, dedication and grit. At GGP, we deeply believe there are no shortcuts in harvesting the best terms and optimal value for your business. Employing our proactive, tried and true process, which showcases your company's strengths and fosters a competitive environment for buyers where animal spirits thrive is the only way to ensure you, your family, shareholders, employees and the business itself are appreciated and valued appropriately in a competitive environment.
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Relationships & Experience Matter - The GGP Base
Leveraging our team's extensive relationships, results in a deep bench of qualified buyers, ensures your business is exposed to a wide audience of potential buyers, both financial and strategic in nature. And most importantly, GGP will bring your deal to the market while maintaining complete and full confidentiality.
SELLING A BUSINESS
GGP specializes in advising business owners, entrepreneurs, family owned and closely held entities on the sale of private companies. Whether it is a 100% sale or partial sale (>51% allowing the current owner(s) to receive a "second bite of the apple" in the future). GGP's formal transaction process maintains confidentiality, showcases a business' strengths and includes only qualified buyers while creating a competitive environment to maximize a business' value and importantly deal terms.
ACQUIRING A BUSINESS
GGP has extensive experience in providing buy-side M&A advisory services to businesses and management teams on strategic acquisitions, management buyouts, mergers, leveraged buyouts and acquisition searches / solicitations globally. GGP provides buyers a full suite of M&A services from preparing initial Letters of Intent ("LOI") to quarterbacking all aspects of due diligence (financial, legal, insurance, environmental, etc), introducing potential financing sources and managing the closing documents/process.
STRATEGIC ADVISORY
Whether a business owner is looking to sell today or 5 years from now, we provide extensive analysis and discussion on succession related issues and the preparing a business for an eventual transition. These are not easy discussions or decisions but we leverage our wealth of knowledge and unique experience in providing an outline and potential paths forward for private businesses while maintaining the culture and traditions which has been a defining bedrock to the long-term success of the business.
Who we are and what we believe
'We are honored that our clients entrust us to manage one of the most important events in one's lifetime, we take that responsibility seriously and these four pillars guide us on every engagement', Jason Patterson, Founder and Senior Managing Director
Heritage & Legacies - The Foundation of a Business
"We recognize and appreciate that the company you built was built with a unique culture, one which represents much of your identity and the ones you chose to surround yourself. We take that responsibility seriously and ensure these critical aspects of the historical success of the business are represented and valued by the next steward of the business."
A Craftsman Ethos - This is our commitment to you as our client
"Philosophically and culturally the team at GGP embrace a craftsman's mentality. This is a deliberate and critically thought-out effort in adhering to our proprietary process and having the experience to anticipate issues and challenges before they become deal killers. Educating, mentoring and providing a steady hand to our clients is a core responsibility on the path to success."
Experience Matters, Winning Matters
"We fully believe we are some of the most experienced and battle-tested professionals dedicated solely to entrepreneurs and family businesses. By leveraging our bulge bracket investment banking experience, we are providing a high level of service to businesses where there is a lack of this expertise, and it makes a difference when positioning and taking your business to market. Entrepreneurial and Family owned businesses require a special skill-set, period"
Confidentiality is King
"Maintaining confidentiality is of the upmost importance to our clients. When confidentiality is lost, so is value. Whether it is competitors, employees, vendors or the overall community, maintaining confidentiality is foundational in our process."
TRUST
There comes a point when it's time to harvest the value you have built.
You've worked hard to build your business. There comes a time to harvest the value that has been created through all the years of sweat, determination and grit. When that time comes the team at GGP is here to discuss your individual situation. Allow us to leverage our expertise in getting the best price and terms that fit your situation and unique needs.​ At GGP, a bespoke crafted process is critical.
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A formal transaction process which maintains confidentially, showcases a company's strengths and includes only qualified buyers while creating a competitive environment where animal spirts are present is the only way to harvest optimal value/terms for your business...
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​There are no shortcuts, and these principles have laid the foundation for our success and the continued success of our clients.
