Private Equity Support Services

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GBQ, in conjunction with its affiliate, Footprint Capital, work on over 100 transactions per year and offers comprehensive services to help successfully complete transactions. There are thousands of private equity firms, family offices, and independent sponsors in the United States that are all competing with strategic buyers to acquire businesses. The competition is fierce. GBQ has assembled a strong Transaction Advisory team with broad expertise to support these groups in finding, acquiring and selling companies. Our integrated, multidisciplinary teams support both Buy and Sell-Side transactions and easily transition to service both portfolio and fund. Our team has expertise in a multitude of industries.

While acquisitions have similarities and recurring themes, every deal is different. Consequently, we model our services depending on many factors, including the internal capabilities and available time of our clients. Our strategic partnership with Footprint Capital enables us to provide the following services to our private equity clients:

Acquisition Services

Complete Retained Search Services
Buy-Side Advisory
Post-Acquisition Integration Services
Operational and IT Diligence Services

Sell-Side Advisory Services

Liquidity Options Consulting
Investment Banking Processes
Sell-Side Due Diligence
ESOP Consulting and Implementation

Valuation Services

Transaction Support Valuations
Shareholder Planning
Financial Reporting
ESOP Valuation Work
Fairness Opinions

Assurance Services

Due Diligence
Quality of Earnings Reports
Accounting Reporting Advisory
Revenue Recognition Consulting
Third Party Attestation

Taxation Services

Tax Structuring
Tax Diligence
State and Local Tax Diligence
Tax Compliance Services
International Tax Services

Consulting Services

Profit Enhancement Services
Assessment of Strategic Alternatives
Post-Transaction Dispute Resolution Services
Corporate Finance Consulting

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Why GBQ?

Empowering growth is what we do, but our distinct personality is who we are and what makes us the place where people want to work and with whom clients want to do business.

Local Decision Making

Hands-on, collaborative approach within the local market

Bench Strength

Dedicated team with long-term experience in empowering growth

Technical Expertise

Entrepreneurial spirit with multi-national firm experience

Quality Service

Unmatched advice and strategies grounded in a fair fee

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Founder & CEO, Med-Compliance IQ

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Senior Vice President, Jefferson Industries Corporation

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CEO, Pearl Interactive Network

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President/CEO, Kemba Credit Union

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Professional Services

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Retail

Don’t just count every sale. Make every sale count.

Financial Services

Your industry is complex, but you remain committed to excellence. So do we.

Software and Technology

Connecting your business to success.

Health Care Providers

We have the cure for the challenges your industry faces.

Japanese Business Services

Based in Ohio, with a reach and an understanding that spans the globe.

Construction

You’ve built your business. We’ve built a solid practice to help support your growth.

Manufacturing & Distribution

Together, we can develop and deliver successful outcomes.

Nonprofit

You care about the community, and so do we.

Government

Bringing unique experience to a unique industry

Real Estate

You deal in transactions, and we deal in the best interests of your business.

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