Transactions

Case Study

G.E.T. Enterprises
Industries:
Consumer & Retail, Distribution & Supply Chain and Food, Beverage & Agribusiness
Description:
Leading provider of premium-quality, creative alternative tabletop solutions to the foodservice industry
Location:
Houston, Texas
Ownership:
ShoreView Industries (“ShoreView”), Valesco Industries (“Valesco”) and management
Transaction Type:
Sellside

Situation

ShoreView, Valesco and G.E.T. Enterprises (“G.E.T.” or the “Company”) management retained BlackArch Partners to manage the sale of the Company. The shareholders were seeking an investor with industry expertise and relationships to support and accelerate the Company’s growth plan.

BlackArch's Customized Solution

Because the G.E.T. management team had a strong desire to continue executing on the Company’s growth plan, BlackArch designed a tailored, high-touch marketing process that targeted growth-oriented financial sponsors only. Marketing materials highlighted G.E.T.’s exceptional financial profile and vision to “Own the Tabletop” by expanding its product portfolio and design capabilities both organically and through acquisitions.

Outcome

G.E.T. received significant interest from financial sponsors and was sold to Olympus Partners, a Connecticut-based private equity firm that manages in excess of $5.5 billion. Management reinvested a portion of their proceeds alongside Olympus Partners and will continue to lead the Company.

"BlackArch has once again delivered outstanding results for ShoreView and exceeded our already high expectations of their process. G.E.T. is a unique business. The BlackArch team developed a thorough understanding of the special attributes and strengths of the business and did a great job in presenting the business to potential buyers. Ultimately, their thoughtful and targeted approach identified an investor that fully appreciates the opportunity and will be a supportive partner to the business and executive team."
Jeff Mudge, Managing Partner of ShoreView Industries