Generational Group Advises GXT in Sale to LJA Engineering, Inc.

By Generational Group

12/15/2020

Generational Group, a leading mergers and acquisitions advisor for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce the sale of GXT, Ltd., to LJA Engineering, Inc. The acquisition closed December 2, 2020.

Founded in 2001, and located in Richardson, Texas, GXT, Ltd. (GXT) is a leading pioneer in telecommunications design and is a project management consulting firm. As a well-known leader in the telecommunications industry, they provide innovative solutions to deploy projects in a timely manner and within budget. GXT’s highly decorated team has over 300 years of combined quality telecommunications experience stretching across the U.S. and can execute quality projects within their deadline-driven profession. The Company offers both turnkey and individual consulting services as they continue to design sustainable telecommunications infrastructure for their clients. With a growing global telecommunication infrastructure on the horizon, they are committed to creative and effective network development.

LJA Engineering, Inc. (LJA) is an employee-owned, multi-discipline engineering firm with experience in telecommunications and utilities design, as well as right of way acquisition. LJA has 37 offices across Texas, Oklahoma and Florida, and offers civil, transportation, midstream, rail, structural, electrical, and coastal engineering services, including environmental consultancy and surveying. LJA is ranked #65 in ENR National’s Top 500 Design Firm list and was named the 2019 Design Firm of the Year by ENR Texas & Louisiana.

Generational Group Executive Managing Director of M&A – Central Region, Michael Goss, and his team, led by Managing Director, M&A, Luan Ly, successfully closed the transaction. Senior Managing Director David Robinson established the initial relationship with GXT.

“It is truly amazing to see two groups mesh so well culturally and have similar visions going forward. I was equally impressed to be there for the deal announcement since it was well-presented and well-received by employees and there could not have been a better outcome than this one” said Ly.


About Generational

Generational Group, headquartered in Dallas, TX, is a leading, award winning full-service M&A advisory firm. Generational has over 300 professionals across 16 offices in North America. The firm empowers business owners to unlock the full value of their companies through a comprehensive suite of services—including strategic growth consulting, exit planning education, business valuation, value enhancement strategies, M&A advisory, digital solutions, and wealth management.

Celebrating its 20th year, Generational has successfully closed over 1,700 transactions and has ranked #1 or #2 in all LSEG league tables for deals valued between $25 million and $500 million in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

The firm was named 2024 USA Investment Banking Firm of the Year by the Global M&A Network and recognized as Investment Banking Firm of the Year by The M&A Advisor in both 2024 and 2022.