Seller Testimonials
“I wanted to personally thank you and your team for a great experience in what can be a very grueling process for any company...
“...Michael Lamm initiated contact with me years ago and took an interest in who Northland was, and how we wanted to grow as a business. We built a relationship over the years and he made it very easy to talk to him about a variety of industry-wide topics. When it came time to take a look at our growth opportunities for Northland, Michael lead the way with experience and patience to start the sales process moving forward.
“...Kaulkin Ginsberg was able to bring us several options to look at and made sure we were always in the driver's seat. Being able to communicate through a central point was a great time saver and helped us to not let this project get in the way of running the business.”
— Lance T. Black, President, Northland Group Inc.
“We engaged Kaulkin Ginsberg because we knew that you were connected to the market and could move quickly while protecting confidentiality. We only talked to a few players and all of them were top quality. We are extremely excited about our partnership with Goldman Sachs, and what it will mean for the future growth of our business.”
— Bruce Passen, President & CEO, Hilco Receivables Group
“When AlaTax first came to you, we weren’t exactly sure what we needed to do. We knew that we wanted to grow our company above and beyond our organic growth, but were unsure of whether acquiring other companies or being acquired made the most sense. We also were unclear as where to start. The efforts we had made before engaging you had proved to be fruitless.
“In short order, you helped us define an objective and quickly get an implementation plan in place. Your identification process for likely acquires was efficient and thorough. I was also extremely pleased at how well you got to know our company. Your due diligence on our company definitely paid off for all of us.”
— Kennon Walthall, President, AlaTax
“Throughout the entire process, capable members of your team thoughtfully guided us to success. Your expertise in the merger and acquisition process was of great value. Our stockholders received consideration 30% higher than expected.”
— David Haynes, CEO and Chairman, Western Wats Center
"In my role as Chairman of the board of Directors for MHS, I was charged with finding the most appropriate firm to assist us in the valuation and potential sale of MHS. During my research...it became apparent rather quickly that Kaulkin Ginsberg was the foremost M&A firm in the collection agency space."
"I would strongly recommend Kaulkin Ginsberg to any collection agency or receivable management company considering a merger, sale, or acquisition. I found Kaulkin Ginsberg to be extraordinarily knowledgeable, professional, and committed to achieving an outcome that benefited all parties involved in the transaction."
— Charles B. Meadows, President, Board of Directors, Mutual Hospital Service, Inc.
“There is no doubt in our minds that contacting Kaulkin Ginsberg was the best move we made. We all determined that the potential buyer was not able to complete our deal as promised, and within about 2 weeks, you introduced us to a small handful of very interested and qualified buyers. A few weeks later, we had multiple offers and were able to make an informed decision as to which folks we wanted to move forward with. Ultimately, your process, tenacity, and advice resulted in a d deal with a very good company. In addition, our management team remained intact and now has equity in the company, which grins us great pride.
“Equally as important, not one work leaked out about our potential sale. In an industry where rumors have been known to spread pretty quickly, you are truly experts at maintaining confidentiality.”
— Pete Nance and RT Caldwell, Former Owners, Financial Asset Management
"Without Kaulkin Ginsberg, this transaction would have been tremendously difficult. They handled the negotiations with skill and professionalism, and helped me through what was a life-changing event for me and my family. We ended up selling at the right time -- and for very attractive terms."
— Christopher L. Conway, President, Premium Asset Recovery Service (PARC)
“Thank you for the work of your firm on the recent sale of our Brazilian collection business to Marlin Capital. In all respects, this was a difficult sale; a remote market, a unique business environment, some challenging technical and financial nuances to the transaction. In all regards, your team performed admirably. You successfully brought together a buyer and seller that would not have found each other without the benefit of your extensive network of industry professionals and a strong knowledge of the strategic objective s of both participants. You facilitated a win/win outcome.”
— Doug Wilwerding, CEO, Omnium Worldwide, Inc.
“Over the past 4 years, you’ve provided valuable insight and consultation on a wide range of business issues, including helping me make what has proven to be one of my best decisions, hiring a highly paid COO. At every point, you’ve shown me that you take the long view of relationship, and you repeatedly counseled me well, even when the “right” thing to do for me and my business wasn’t necessarily the most lucrative for yours. …Throughout our relationship, everyone at Kaulkin Ginsberg has fully lived up tot the role of trusted advisor with the true best interest of your client front-and-center at all times.”
— Douglas House, President, Signia Partners
“This acquisition is undoubtedly the most significant transaction in terms of the professional and personal magnitude it encompasses. I have you and your team to thank for its ultimate success. Just when we thought the deal was off the table, you came through with exceptional business insight, skilled facilitation, and the emotional energy to see it come to fruition. As owner and founder of Account Solutions Group, I couldn’t be more impressed with your professionalism and graciousness. Expertly, you managed the first acquisition of a U.S.-based accounts receivable management firm by an Indian-based business process outsourcing provider.”
— Anthony J. Frisicaro, President, Account Solutions Group, LLC
"I wish to express my sincerest appreciation for your efforts on behalf of Account Solutions Group, LLC and our shareholder group in particular. I am confident we could not have selected a better firm to represent our collective interests. Your willingness to become personally involved and to champion our position on the substantive issues was clearly the key to a successful completion of the transaction. As you know, there were many twists and turns during the negotiations that could have derailed this deal. I believe your experience and that of the other members of your firm were what was needed for us to be successful."
— Paul C. Hilbert, Onyx Advisors LLC
"We retained Kaulkin Ginsberg to sell our collection agency. We had heard of their credibility and from a strategic point of view, knew that to maximize the sales price for the benefit of our stockholders, we had to seek Kaulkin Ginsberg."
— Morris Goodwin, Deluxe Corporation
"Kaulkin is the most well known name especially in the collection industry. Other buyers were pursuing us but we were comfortable with Kaulkin Ginsberg. They are strong with confidentiality. They managed the process, they put together and prepared it all and presented our company in its best light. They have so many contacts in the industry, that when they sent out notices, it generated 25 to 30 leads and we were overwhelmed with the response."
Kaulkin Ginsberg brought us an opportunity to consolidate that brought us more options than we had ever considered. They have done so many kinds of deals, they know about the tax strategies, business. If I were doing it right, I would know of only 1/2 a dozen or so potential buyers. As it turned out, Kaulkin Ginsberg brought us offers from companies we didn't even know existed."
— Larry Ulrich, CBT Financial Services, Inc.
"We had an 82-year-old family business. And Kaulkin talked to us every day, sometimes 5 or 6 times a day, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It was like they were selling their own business."
— Mike Maggio
"Kaulkin Ginsberg Company showed an inordinate amount of tenacity in locating an investor for my growing, yet undercapitalized, business. Their business knowledge, compassion, their ability to advise and structure a deal, and most of all, Marvin’s straightforward honesty, brought two ventures together to form a strong, viable leading-edge company. Working with Kaulkin Ginsberg Company was a win-win situation."
— Fred E. Goodman, President, Porta-Structures, Inc.
"The firm was very effective in guiding TRW through a complex transaction in a difficult industry. I found Marvin Kaulkin to be very intelligent, highly motivated, and down-to-earth. The members of the firm have wonderful interpersonal skills and I can understand why the company is successful."
— Donald DePamphilis - Vice President-Planning & Development
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