General Ecology

Situation

General Ecology retained BlackArch as the company’s sole financial advisor in completing a sale of the business.

BlackArch’s Customized Solution

BlackArch ran a competitive marketing process, which included strategic acquirors most active in the commercial aerospace and water treatment sectors, as well as financial sponsors possessing the technical expertise and operating experience necessary to acquire a unique, engineering-focused business, such as General Ecology. BlackArch tailored its diligence and marketing efforts around the distinct capabilities and objectives of the company’s founder-owners to ensure that the business attracted the right acquiror that would be most likely to preserve the company’s laudable legacy and unrivalled brand name.

Outcome

General Ecology was acquired by Loar Group, portfolio company of JLL Partners, a leading middle-market private equity firm.