Case Studies
Our case studies highlight how we’ve helped growth-stage companies, institutional investors, and founders achieve strategic outcomes, from cross-border IPOs and M&A transactions to complex capital restructuring and liquidity events. Each case demonstrates our ability to combine deep market expertise, disciplined execution, and global investor access to deliver measurable value and long-term impact.
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Chinese Factory Divestiture - Due Diligence Support
Led a complex due diligence project for the divestiture of a European-owned manufacturing company in Zhejiang province focused on the maritime sector.
- Year: 2025
- Deal Value: 10 mill. USD
- Milestone: Completion
- Key Region: Zhejiang Province
- Industry: Maritime
BACKGROUND
- G.P.E. led the full due diligence of a factory owned by a well-known European family within the shipping segment. The company is a key player within its segment and has been looking to shift its focus to the U.S. market.
- G.P.E. assisted with commercial due diligence and advised on the full VDR creation for the project. G.P.E. also provided an advanced financial model and valuation report that proved vital to the subsequent closing of the transaction by the new owner.
NEGOTIATION
- Key challenges G.P.E. managed included China-related factors such as non-balance sheet debt in the form of worker compensation, key man contracts, an unstable sales pipeline, and a lack of formal documents.
OUTCOME
- The due diligence was completed and provided vital information for the client in acquiring the asset while saving USD millions in potential compensation.
- Based on advice from G.P.E., the client decided to structure the project through overseas entities instead of directly under its home country.
European Supplements Acquisition - Sell-Side
Led a cornerstone M&A project between Europe and China in the consumer supplements space.
- Year: 2025
- Deal Value: 40 mill. USD
- Milestone: SPA
- Key Region: Guangdong
- Industry: Consumer
BACKGROUND
- G.P.E. is leading the full sell-side process as the exclusive financial advisor to a European company with a portfolio of supplement brands.
- G.P.E. assisted with the full scope of M&A services, including material generation, buyer search, negotiations, and closing.
NEGOTIATION
- Key challenges managed by G.P.E. included IP-related challenges, hostile actions by trade partners, and cultural differences.
OUTCOME
- The counterparts agreed on a healthy valuation of the company with an enterprise value at around USD 40m or +10XEBITDA.
- Without G.P.E. the client would not have access high quality buyers in China, leading to the ultimate agreement to sell the business.
- G.P.E. also provided useful in due diligence of a potential merger target of the company.
Chinese Hospitals Divestiture - Sell-Side
Led one of the most complex cross-border deals in the last few years, representing a Fortune-500 seller in a highly regulated industry in China.
- Year: 2024
- Deal Value: XY mill. USD
- Milestone: Deal of the Year
- Key Region: China 3rd Tier Cities
- Industry: Dialysis
BACKGROUND
- G.P.E.`s co-founder led the full transaction cycle of the exclusive sell-side mandate of 6 Fortune-500 owned dialysis clinics in China.
- Through a combination of relevant market network, well-prepared analysis, and negotiation skills, the clinics were sold to a Chinese private equity firm with a rollup strategy within dialysis in China.
NEGOTIATION
- The deal consisted of several challenges, including cultural differences, a challenging economic environment for the assets, diverging interests between local partners and overseas owners, and red tape.
OUTCOME
- The clinics were sold to a Chinese private equity firm with a total enterprise value in the XY million USD space.
- Both parties were satisfied with the outcome of the transaction, that was a cornerstone cross-border M&A related to the Chinese market in 2024.
European Chip Investment - APAC Target Search
Led an M&A target search within the chip manufacturing industry.
- Year: 2024
- Deal Value: NA
- Milestone: Completion
- Key Region: APAC
- Industry: Technology
BACKGROUND
- G.P.E.`s co-founder led a partnership search by a leading European listed company, and its business line focused on PCB chip manufacturing.
- With regards to its planned expansion in APAC, we advised the client in a partner search with a short list of potential targets in the region.
NEGOTIATION
- Key challenges were to manage the client`s expectations in terms of potential deal structure and valuation of potential APAC targets.
OUTCOME
- The client gained key insights in the PCB market in APAC and got exposure to several attractive targets both as vertical and horizontal integration partners.
Norwegian Mining Company - Restructuring
Led an end-to-end restructuring project for Norway`s 9th-oldest mining company.
- Year: 2024
- Deal Value: Undisclosed
- Milestone: 250% ROI
- Key Region: Norway
- Industry: Mining
BACKGROUND
- G.P.E.`s co-founder led the full transaction cycle, including the acquisition of Norway`s 9th-oldest limited liability company, spinning off key assets such as real estate, towards the successful sale to a local strategic player.
- • Through a set of creative solutions, the company was restructured and sold, leading to a 250% ROI within 15 months for the owner.
NEGOTIATION
- The deal consisted of several challenges, including identifying relevant assets in the company`s portfolio as well as identifying a suitable off-taker for the entity.
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