Generational Equity Advises Southwest Book Co. in Sale of Business

By Generational Equity

10/23/2018

Generational Equity, a leading mergers and acquisitions advisor for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce the sale of its client, Southwest Book Company, to an undisclosed buyer. The acquisition closed May 15, 2018.

Southwest Book Company, located in Stafford, Texas, is a book wholesaler, supplying schools with classroom novels, author events, consignment sales for required reading, and book fairs. It has offices in the Houston and Dallas metropolitan areas, and established relationships with more than 500 publishers to deliver the best selection of reading materials.

Generational Equity Senior Managing Director Michael Goss’s team, led by Senior M&A Advisor Tim Cook with support from VP Corey Painter, successfully closed the deal. Senior Managing Director Thomas Hamm established the initial relationship with Southwest Book.


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Generational Group, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is a leading, award-winning full-service M&A advisory firm. With over 300 professionals across 15 offices in North America, the company helps business owners unlock the full value of their businesses through a comprehensive suite of advisory services. These include strategic growth consulting, exit planning education, business valuation, value enhancement strategies, M&A advisory, digital solutions, and wealth management.

The M&A Advisor named Generational Group Investment Banking Firm of the Year in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2022 & 2024. They also awarded us Valuation Firm of the Year and M&A Consulting Firm of the Year in 2022 and 2023. For more information, visit: https://www.generational.com.