“As an early and growth stage investor in supply chain and logistics technology companies, partnerships with top M&A advisors in the industry are critical to success. Throughout the process of Navtrac’s acquisition by Loadsmart, BGSA helped us focus on what mattered most. The team’s work is a reflection of their deep transportation and technology expertise, relationships with the top CEOs in the sector, and track record of success. They were tireless in guiding us, and our counterparties, to the finish line. I am pleased to give BGSA my strongest endorsement as a leader in supply chain investment banking.”
“I built Flynn Transportation Services from the ground up. When it was time to sell my company, I wanted to have the strongest team on my side. BG Strategic Advisors (BGSA) helped me to ensure I was getting the best possible outcome. They understood that I cared not only about maximizing value, but also about picking the best partner for the next chapter of Flynn. Ben Gordon gave me his commitment as CEO of the firm, and his team delivered. BGSA was professional, organized, and engaged. I highly recommend BGSA to any owner considering a potential buyer, investor, or deal of any kind in the supply chain sector.”
“YRC Worldwide is the second largest trucking company in the country. We know dozens of investment banking firms, and have no shortage of potential advisers. When we decided to sell one of our foreign subsidiaries, we at first hired another global investment bank, who was unable to get the job done. It was a difficult deal. When we turned to BGSA, we realized we had made the right choice. BGSA understood our business. They recognized who the best global buyers would be. They determined the best way to articulate the strengths of our subsidiary. And they ran a tight, controlled process. As a result, BGSA accomplished exactly what we asked of them. They have earned a reputation as one of the best when it comes to complex deals in our industry. I would be pleased to endorse Ben Gordon and the entire BGSA team.”
“As a generalist private equity firm with former investment bankers on staff, what we’re looking for out of our sell-side bankers is someone who can add value to the transaction apart from just running a typical auction process. Because of their deep knowledge and relationships in the supply chain industry, BGSA was able to do just that for us. Now whenever we look to sell a business, we say internally that we need to find the “BGSA” of this industry – that is, the industry’s niche player who can add insight to the process, and therefore maximize value, better than anyone else.”
“In my career, I’ve participated in several buy and sell side transactions in the transportation industry. I have never been exposed to a banker that is anywhere near the quality of BGSA. Their knowledge of transportation is comprehensive; their access to the most important players in the industry in unsurpassed; their control of the process is nothing short of relentless; and they always keep their clients’ best interests in mind. What impressed me the most about BGSA, besides the extremely successful end result, was how amazingly hard these guys work. In fact, during the heat of the battle, I’m not sure they sleep. They are a very impressive, unique, all-around amazing organization.”
“BGSA worked patiently to find the best strategic partner that would enable us to grow despite challenging markets. BGSA didn’t just look at the financial implications. They helped us identify the best fit, financially and culturally. They were very responsive and attentive to our questions and concerns, which was especially appreciated since this was our first sale experience. BGSA’s experience enabled them to manage the laborious process with accurate expectations, and helped us manage some of the emotional aspects of the process. We are extremely pleased to have had BGSA representing us.”
“As a large company, CR England didn’t just need an advisor. We needed deep industry expertise. BGSA knows the logistics market better than any M&A advisor. They helped us every step of the way, from board-level strategy to acquisition identification to deal closing. We consider BGSA an indispensable part of our M&A successes.”
“Warburg Pincus is one of the most active private equity firms in the supply chain and logistics sector. When we look at deals in the supply chain, BGSA is top of mind. They do great work, their ideas are high-quality, and their knowledge of the logistics sector is second to none.”
