Acquisition Transaction Services:  Partnering with Private Equity and Hedge Funds

If your business is considering the purchase of a company--but are only interested in acquiring the elite "core" of high-performing locations, Great American Group's Acquisition Transaction Services can help.

Prior to a transaction, we offer unique insights into hidden and undervalued assets.  From there, we help you evaluate and execute a reliable acquisition strategy. 

Consider the services we provided in the following case studies:

NRDC's Acquisition of Lord & Taylor

• Provided NRDC with an accurate and timely appraisal of Lord & Taylor’s inventory and fixed assets.
  
• Supported the acquisition team with extensive knowledge of inventory and related controls.
  
• Created a strategy for the disposition of unwanted assets, including the high-profile store closing sale of Chicago’s Water Tower location.

San Francisco Music Box Acquires The Museum Company

• Offered an accurate and timely appraisal of all Museum Company inventory.
  
• Devised a strong acquisition plan to purchase the company at auction—allowing acquirer to prevail.
  
• Conducted closings of underperforming stores to ensure the best value.
  
• Provided cash at closing for unproductive assets.
  
• Enabled SFMB to achieve a solid foundation to move forward with remaining stores.
  

 

 

Acquisition of Bachrach by a Private Investor

• Provided the investor an in-depth understanding of navigating issues encountered in the bankruptcy process, including those at auction.
  
• Identified top-performing stores that would bring the greatest value to the investor.
  
• Purchased unwanted inventory and fixtures from 25 underperforming stores--helping to facilitate the close of the transaction.
  
• Quickly closed underperforming locations and conducted successful going-out-of-business sales without impairing the brand name.