Since 1985, GPI's principals have been executing acquisition searches for well-capitalized strategic acquirers. Our deal teams, led by experienced M&A professionals, have the skills to lead or support every activity from acquisition criteria development through close. We have functioned as an outsourced corporate development department for over 50 management teams.

Target Universe Identification

GPI conducts primary research to identify every company that fits our clients' acquisition criteria. We then systematically approach target shareholders to determine the complete universe of owners interested in discussing a sale of their company. The regularity and directness of our system ensures that our clients get an early look at desired opportunities, primarily on a non-auction basis.

Mergers and Acquisitions Advisory Services

We combine identification skills with mergers and acquisitions advisory services to provide a value-added solution to external corporate development. Our mission is to position our client as the sellers' preferred option. We work confidentially with sellers to understand their financial and non-financial needs. We collect, analyze and present all information necessary for our clients to make informed decisions. We bring creativity and passion to deal structuring and negotiation.

GPI's M&A advisory services include the following core deliverables:

  • information collection
  • financial recasting
  • baseline financial projections
  • lead packages
  • visit presentations/agendas
  • meeting coordination/management
  • returns/accretion modeling
  • deal negotiation
  • letter of intent drafting
  • due diligence coordination

Our process ensures that clients acquire the most strategic businesses in the shortest possible time frame with the least disruption to management.