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Bigelow is the M + A Advisor exclusively for owners of high-performing private companies — Entrepreneur Owner-Managers with their skin in the game. Our scrappy boutique firm behaves as one collaborative team. Leveraging our independence and exclusive EOM focus, we have helped hundreds of clients build and capture Enterprise Value while respecting their values, their legacy and the intersection of their professional and personal goals. Frequently our work with clients goes on for years in advance of a wealth-building transaction. Unlike virtually all of the firms with which we compete, we are independently owned. We have only one source of revenue — our Entrepreneur Owner-Manager clients. No referral fees. No investing, trading, lending, or underwriting. No buy-side advisory. No products to sell. No conflicts. We aspire to be completely aligned with achieving our clients potential, striving endlessly to be masters of our craft.
CIDAN Machinery Group is a leading manufacturer of sheet metal processing machinery, with a history that dates back to 1907. Originating from Göteneds Mekaniska Verkstad in Sweden, the company has expanded globally through mergers and acquisitions, including the acquisition of CIDAN A/S in Denmark. Today, CIDAN operates in multiple countries, including Sweden, Austria, Switzerland, China, Denmark, and the United States, serving customers in over 52 countries through a network of 61 dealers. The company offers a wide range of machinery for sheet metal working, including power folders, mechanical shears, cut-to-length lines, and CNC-controlled brakes. Their products are known for quality and precision, marketed under brand names such as CIDAN, Göteneds, Thalmann, and Forstner. CIDAN emphasizes innovation and user-friendly design, providing solutions that support Industry 4.0 and automation trends. Their dedicated sales and support teams assist customers with shop layout and process optimization, ensuring comprehensive service. CIDAN Machinery Group serves a diverse customer base, including sheet metal shops and manufacturing companies, contributing to various industries worldwide.
Grassi was founded in 1980 by Louis C. Grassi, with only an empty filing cabinet and a desk. Since then, Grassi has grown to become one of the nations largest accounting firms with more than 360 employees and nine office locations in the U.S. and Italy. Our team of experienced CPAs, CFOs, business consultants, forensic accountants, valuation experts, trust and estate specialists and tax advisors offer strategic advice and customized solutions to overcome all obstacles standing in the way of your greatest success. We do this through our commitment to add Strength in Certainty to every business decision and financial move you make.
Fogo de Chão is a Brazilian chain of churrascarias, or steakhouses, founded in 1979 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. The restaurant specializes in the traditional gaucho method of churrasco, which involves fire-roasting high-quality meats over an open flame. The founders, who grew up in Brazils Serra Gaúcha region, opened their first restaurant to share this culinary heritage. The company expanded to the U.S. in 1997 and has since grown to approximately 76 locations worldwide, including 59 in the U.S. The dining experience at Fogo de Chão features continuous service, where Gaucho chefs carve skewers of freshly grilled meats at the table. The all-you-can-eat menu includes up to 16 types of meats, along with a market table of salads and traditional Brazilian sides. The restaurant promotes a casual dining atmosphere, welcoming guests to enjoy a cultural Brazilian experience without a formal dress code. Fogo de Chão is committed to sourcing and preparing ingredients with respect for food, reflecting its rich culinary traditions.