
Generational Equity Advises A Cooper Logistics in its Sale to EPES Logistics Services
By Generational Equity
06/21/2022
Generational Equity, a leading mergers and acquisitions advisor for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce the sale of its client, A Cooper Logistics, Inc. to EPES Logistics Services, Inc. The acquisition closed April 29, 2022.
Located in Oakwood, Georgia, A Cooper Logistics, Inc. (CLI) provides transportation and freight brokerage services. Specifically, the Company offers truckload (TL), over-dimensional, refrigerated, flatbed, partial truckload, and other freight delivery solutions. CLI is well known in the regional markets and has an excellent reputation for customer service and on-time completion of shipments. Due to its broad in-house capabilities and logistics expertise, the professional personnel at CLI are committed to providing the best and most cost-effective solutions to its clients.
EPES Logistics Services (EPES), located in Greensboro, North Carolina, has been delivering all types of cargo, safely and on time for over 30 years. Over the years EPES has won numerous awards from local and industry-leading publications, a testament to the quality of their services and personnel. The company provides truckload, LTL, and flatbed trucking services. EPES also provides cross-border freight services to Mexico and freight management.
Generational Equity Executive Managing Director, M&A-Technology Practice Leader, David Fergusson, and his team led by Managing Director, M&A, Alex Mironov, with the support of Vice President of M&A, Emil Nirkis, successfully closed the deal. Senior Managing Director Rick Buchoz established the initial relationship with CLI.
“Nothing was more important to my client than finding a group that would continue to treat their employees like family. EPES Logistics is a high-integrity organization, and I am happy to say that we found our perfect match,” said Mironov.
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 consistently ranks #1 or #2 in all LSEG league tables for deals valued between $25 million and $500 million.
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.