M&A Deal Summary

Golden Gate Logistics Acquires Global Link Logistics

On June 8, 2006, Golden Gate Logistics acquired transportation company Global Link Logistics from Olympus Partners

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Golden Gate Logistics’ 1st transaction in the Transportation sector.
  • This is Golden Gate Logistics’ 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Golden Gate Logistics’ 1st transaction in Georgia.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2006-06-08
Target Global Link Logistics
Sector Transportation
Buyer(s) Golden Gate Logistics
Sellers(s) Olympus Partners
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Global Link Logistics

Tucker, Georgia, United States
Global Link Logistics is a third party logistics company. The company provides international freight forwarding and customs brokerage services, primarily to U.S. furniture manufacturers.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Golden Gate Logistics

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Category Company
Sector Transportation
DESCRIPTION

Golden Gate Logistics, Inc. We an independent motor carrier, specializing in flatbed and step deck loads. We are centered out of Raleigh, North Carolina and operate in all 48 continental states.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Transportation M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 1 of 1
State: Georgia M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2006 M&A 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Olympus Partners

Stamford, Connecticut, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1988
PE ASSETS 8.5B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Olympus Partners is a private equity group focused on investing in growth companies with strong management, and positions in their respective markets. The Firm will consider both venture capital and private equity investments and looks to commit $75 to $500 million per transaction. The Firm focuses its investment activities within the business services, healthcare, financial services, consumer, restaurant, software/IT services, and logistics/transportation industries. Olympus Partners was formed in 1988 and is based in Stamford Connecticut.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 16 of 50
Sector: Transportation M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 7 of 24
State: Georgia M&A 2 of 3
Country: United States M&A 15 of 47
Year: 2006 M&A 2 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-05-17 Frictionless

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Frictionless develops software which enables Fortune 1000 customers to manage the strategic sourcing of direct and complex indirect materials. The company?s suite of products encompass the entire lifecycle of sourcing activities including spend analytics, eRFx, reverse auction, and contract management.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-06-13 Club Staffing

Boca Raton, Florida, United States

Club Staffing provides traveling allied health professionals to the healthcare industry. The company provides its recruiting and staffing services to hospitals and healthcare facilities nationwide. Club Staffing is based in Boca Raton, Florida.

Sell $79M