Transaction & Operational Advisory
Gimbal Partners provides M&A advisory and operational support to middle market businesses in equipment sales, powersports, automotive service, and light manufacturing. With 15+ years of hands-on experience—from training technicians on the shop floor to advising C-suite executives—we understand what drives value at every level of the organization.
Transaction and operational support backed by real experience running these businesses
Comprehensive valuation analysis for operationally complex businesses. We understand inventory turns, labor efficiency, equipment utilization, and the operational metrics that drive value beyond EBITDA.
Learn More →Complete transaction management from positioning through closing. We know what strategic and financial buyers look for in operational businesses and how to position your company for maximum value.
Learn More →Acquisition support including target identification, operational due diligence, and integration planning. Our operations background means we identify synergies and risks others miss.
Learn More →Fractional leadership and transition readiness for owners preparing for eventual exit or stabilizing after acquisition. We help get your house in order—operationally and financially.
Learn More →Real experience that translates to better advisory
Deep expertise across operationally complex businesses
Service absorption rates. Wholegoods versus parts margins. Floor plan dynamics. OEM relationships and territory rights. Technician productivity and flat-rate efficiency. The difference between selling tractors and selling consumer discretionary products that look like tractors.
We've managed these operations, not just analyzed them. This means realistic valuations, credible buyer discussions, and advisory that actually understands your business.
Whether you're considering an exit, planning an acquisition, or just want to understand your value and how to improve it, we're always happy to talk shop.
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