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What Our Clients Have To Say

The Solganick team ran an efficient M&A process that allowed our shareholders and management team to select the best fit for our needs. Aaron Solganick and his deal team know the data analytics and IT consulting sectors very well. Their expert advice and effective transaction process helped us make the best overall decision for our business.
William Crowell
William CrowellManaging Partner of Waypoint Consulting
I worked with Aaron Solganick and team during an M&A transaction for a company I co-founded. Aaron did a great job at packaging the company for sale and identifying potential suitable buyers. Him and his team worked diligently to help the founders achieve their goals for the acquisition and provide expert guidance throughout the process. I hope to work with Aaron again in the future.
Luke Marson
Luke MarsonCEO of iXerv Americas, Inc.
Aaron Solganick was the M&A advisor to my recent transaction. His knowledge and experience in the IT services industry as well as the SAP services specifically was a tremendous asset to my transaction. He always focus on quality prospects and making sure that he brings the good match together. I appreciate his hard work, integrity, and high level of energy. I highly recommend Aaron and his team at Solganick & Co.
Paul Tran
Paul TranCEO and Founder, Aptelis, Inc.
Aaron Solganick is top-notch M&A professional. I have worked with Aaron on M&A activities and value his industry knowledge, expertise, professionalism, commitment to creating value for both buyer and seller in M&A transactions.
Michael Pearson
Michael PearsonCEO and Founder of CONTAX, Inc.
Aaron Solganick’s application of a high standard of both ethics and integrity to our business in regard to potential acquisitions ensured alignment with our financial environment. I would highly recommend Aaron and his talented staff to assist with any investment or capital projects that a business would require.
Craig Montesanti
Craig MontesantiEVP and CFO of CU Direct Corporation
“The Solganick team ran an efficient M&A process that allowed our shareholders and management team to select the best fit for our needs. Aaron Solganick and his deal team know the cloud and data analytics IT services ecosystem very well and have many connections in the sector. Their expert advice coupled with running a fast and effective transaction process helped us make the best overall decision for our business.”
Pandera Systems
Kevin CurleyCEO, Pandera Systems
I’ve known Aaron and his company for quite a few years. He’s always been my go to for what’s happening in the M&A market in IT services, cybersecurity, software and IT consulting. He’s done many successful transactions over the years. Some deals are tough but he will stick with you and get it done.
Columbia Advisory Group
David McLaughlinCEO, Columbia Advisory Group

Case Studies

HCAP Partners Invest In Lone Star Analysis

Lone Star Analysis is a Dallas-based predictive and prescriptive analytics specialist enabling customers to make smarter decisions faster by leveraging data and insights to provide foresight and enhance the decision-making of its customers. Lone Star’s TruNavigator®, AnalyticsOSTM, and TruPredict™ software programs provide transparent, auditable and explainable solutions for clients. Additionally, Lone Star applies the right combination of data, people and processes to get results with its 15 years of experience and more than 1,000 subject matter experts, across several industries, including aerospace, defense, energy, logistics, manufacturing, and transportation. Lone Star, visit.

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Columbia Advisory Group

Complete has acquired Columbia Advisory Group

About: Columbia Advisory Group (“CAG”) is a managed services provider that provides cybersecurity, governance, risk, compliance and technology services to clients within the higher education, state and local government, and mid market enterprise industry sectors. Based in Dallas, TX, CAG has built a sterling reputation as a trusted advisor in the cybersecurity and compliance space. For years, CAG has provided expert guidance to organizations navigating the complexities of cyber risk, helping them build resilient security programs and achieve regulatory compliance. Their client-centric approach and commitment to delivering actionable insights have made them a go-to partner for businesses seeking to fortify their defenses.

Situation: The shareholders of CAG hired Solganick to help them evaluate potential M&A opportunities and run a competitive process on their behalf to find the best possible partner.

Solution: Solganick ran a competitive M&A process that targeted PE backed strategic buyers and received multiple offers for the company.

Outcome: CAG selected Complete, backed by Heritage Holding, as the best fit from a strategic combination, to the best deal structure outcome that was favorable to the selling shareholders. Terms of the deal were undisclosed.

This acquisition significantly enhances Complete Network’s capabilities, offering clients a more comprehensive suite of services that integrates robust cybersecurity solutions with their existing managed IT offerings. The acquisition was backed by Heritage Holding, a Boston-based private equity firm known for its investments in growth-oriented technology companies. This union creates a powerhouse in the IT and cybersecurity landscape, poised to address the evolving needs of businesses grappling with increasingly sophisticated cyber threats and complex regulatory environments.

Key Highlights of the Acquisition:

  • Expanded Service Portfolio:
    • Complete Network’s managed IT services will now be seamlessly integrated with CAG’s deep expertise in cybersecurity consulting, including security assessments, penetration testing, incident response, and compliance (e.g., CMMC, NIST, HIPAA).
    • CAG’s industry focus on higher education and state and local government agencies adds additional layers of industry-specific expertise that Complete Networks clients can benefit from.
    • Clients will benefit from a single point of contact for their IT infrastructure and critical cybersecurity needs, streamlining operations and enhancing overall security posture.
  • Enhanced Expertise and Talent:
    • The acquisition brings together a team of highly skilled professionals, combining Complete Network’s operational excellence with CAG’s specialized cybersecurity and GRC knowledge.
    • This collective expertise will allow for the development and delivery of cutting-edge solutions tailored to diverse industry requirements.
  • Strategic Growth and Market Position:
    • This move significantly strengthens Complete Network’s position as a holistic IT and cybersecurity partner, expanding its market reach and competitive advantage.
    • The combined entity is well-positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for integrated IT and cybersecurity services across various sectors.
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GP Strategies

GP Strategies has acquired Hula Partners

COLUMBIA, MD and Houston, TX, Dec. 20, 2017 — Global performance improvement solutions provider GP Strategies Corporation (NYSE: GPX) announced that it has signed a definitive agreement, subject to closing conditions, to acquire certain assets and the business of Hula Partners, a provider of SAP SuccessFactors Human Capital Management (HCM) implementation services. Solganick & Co. was the exclusive sell-side M&A advisor to Hula Partners.

Hula Partners highlights:

  • Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Houston, Texas
  • Delivers the full life cycle of HCM solutions from planning to implementation and support
  • Diverse customer base including energy, technology, pharmaceutical, utilities and other commercial clients
  • SAP SuccessFactors Gold Partner, based on customer satisfaction and feedback
  • This acquisition will strengthen GP Strategies’ ability to deliver comprehensive HCM services across its diverse global customer base. The transaction is expected to close on January 2, 2018 and is subject to customary closing conditions, including obtaining certain consents and agreements.

“Hula brings deep complementary core HR technical and functional expertise to the existing GP Strategies SAP SuccessFactors team,” stated Bill Finegan, Vice President, Enterprise Technology Solutions, of GP Strategies. “Hula’s core HR migrations involve large multi-year projects, allowing for cross-selling opportunities to our existing client base as well as recurring revenue opportunities for SuccessFactors support and optimization services. Upon closing, we believe that GP Strategies will be one of the most credentialed and experienced SAP SuccessFactors implementation partner in the world.”

“The opportunity to combine with GP Strategies to create a truly global, full service SAP SuccessFactors consulting practice is extremely exciting,” said John Plusquellec, Managing Partner at Hula Partners. “We have found GP and Hula to be very closely aligned with respect to delivering high quality services for all our customers. We can now offer our customers expanded certified consulting capability that delivers the best and most successful project experience across the globe.”

Additional information may be found at http://www.hulapartners.com/.

About GP Strategies
GP Strategies Corporation (NYSE: GPX) is a global performance improvement solutions provider of training, eLearning solutions, management consulting and engineering services. GP Strategies’ solutions improve the effectiveness of organizations by delivering innovative and superior training, consulting and business improvement services, customized to meet the specific needs of its clients. Clients include Fortune 500 companies, manufacturing, process and energy industries, and other commercial and government customers.

 

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SOURCE GP Strategies Corporation

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Pandera Systems is a Google Partner that provides cloud and data analytics consulting and systems integration advisory services.

66degrees Acquires Pandera Systems

Pandera Systems, is a Google Cloud Premier Partner headquartered in Orlando, FL is a global analytics and technology provider with a primary focus on developing innovative data solutions leveraging the advanced capabilities of the cloud. Pandera engineers, data scientists, and technologists build and run leading-edge technology solutions by leveraging cloud, design thinking, data, and analytics through collaborative relationships with its partners and customers.

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