GTCR's financial advisory services team, including Robert T. Smith, provided buy side advisory services to the company as it conducted an acquisition search.
The team researched relevant industry and economic conditions, identified key criteria utilized to identify and candidates, and key metrics for valuing a potential transaction.
About GTCR
GTCR LLC is a private equity firm focused on leveraged buyout, leveraged recapitalization, growth capital and rollup transactions. Since 1980, GTCR has invested more than $10 billion in over 200 companies. The firm principally invests in high-growth industries, including financial services & technology, healthcare, information services & technology, and growth business services. The fund strategy involves recruiting experienced management teams to run their portfolio companies. The firm is based in Chicago and has more than 80 employees, including over 40 investment professionals.