The Importance of M&A Advisors for Privately Held Businesses: Generational Equity's Successful Sale of Industrial Control Service

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) can be complex and stressful processes, especially for privately held businesses looking to sell. That's where M&A advisors come in - they provide expert guidance and support to navigate these complicated transactions. Generational Equity, a leading M&A advisor, recently advised Industrial Control Service in its sale to Motion & Control Enterprises, demonstrating the importance of having an experienced and knowledgeable advisor on your side.

Industrial Control Service (IC) is a Michigan-based distributor of machine automation products and equipment, founded in 1975. They specialize in vision systems, robotics, bar-coding, sensors, motion control, networks, material handling, and safety. IC's expertise in these areas made them an attractive acquisition target for Motion & Control Enterprises (MCE), a Pennsylvania-based value-added distributor of flow control, fluid power, air compressor, automation, and hydraulic repair products and services. MCE serves over 23,000 maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) and original equipment manufacturers (OEM) customers from 39 facilities located in 13 states.

The sale was successfully closed on June 1, 2023, with Michael Goss, Executive Managing Director of M&A - Central Region at Generational Equity, Joe Hige, a Generational Group Authorized Affiliate and Vice President of M&A, and Lance Thomasson, also a Generational Group Authorized Affiliate and Vice President of M&A, leading the deal. Brian Hendershot, Senior Managing Director at Generational Equity, initially established the relationship with IC.

This successful sale highlights the importance of having an experienced and knowledgeable M&A advisor on your side. M&A can be a complex and challenging process, and having a trusted advisor to guide you through it can make all the difference.

M&A advisors provide a range of services to help businesses navigate the sale process. These services may include growth consulting, exit planning education, business valuation, value enhancement strategies, and wealth management. M&A advisors can also provide expert guidance on finding the right buyer, negotiating terms, and closing the deal.

Generational Equity is one of the leading M&A advisory firms in North America, with more than 350 professionals located throughout 16 offices. The company helps business owners release the wealth of their businesses by providing growth consulting, merger, acquisition, and wealth management services. They work with privately held businesses across a range of industries, including consumer, industrial, and services.

In recognition of their expertise and success in the M&A field, Generational Equity has been named Investment Banking Firm of the Year by The M&A Advisor for three years in a row (2019-2021), Valuation Firm of the Year in 2020, North American Investment Bank of the Year in 2022, and Consulting Firm of the Year. The Global M&A Network also named Generational USA Investment Bank of the Year in 2023.

If you're a privately held business owner considering selling your business, partnering with an experienced M&A advisor like Generational Equity can make all the difference. With their expert guidance and support, you can navigate the complexities of the sale process and secure a successful and profitable outcome.