Georgia Oak Partners

Last week, Managing Partner Michael Lonergan gave a guest lecture presentation to the Entrepreneurial Private Equity Fall class at Emory University - Goizueta Business School. In his presentation, Mike spoke about his career, gave the students an introduction to Georgia Oak, and provided his top 10 tips for anyone with a future in private equity, taking time at the end of his lecture to answer any questions from students. We’re grateful for the chance to connect with the bright minds at Emory, representing Georgia Oak’s commitment to enhancing and supporting the community and industry. Thank you to ★★★ Klaas B. and Dr. David Panton for this opportunity! #GuestLecture #FutureLeaders #CommunityEngagement

Sailfish Boats has been making waves at recent boat shows... Over the past weekend, Sailfish showcased at the Norwalk Boat Show with their new dealer, Total Marine (pictured below). Additionally, the first two sales of the new 232 CC were secured by MarineMax at the Atlantic City Boat Show just a few weeks ago. Keep it up, team! #BoatShows #SailfishBoats #BoatDealers #PrivateEquity

Managing Partner Michael Lonergan recently spent a few days in New York representing Georgia Oak and speaking at iGlobal Forum’s 17th Independent Sponsors Summit. Mike and his fellow panelists Brinda Yohannan, Stephen Altman, Rick Perkal, and Cliff Meijer joined in an interactive discussion moderated by Mike Miller. Each panelist shared valuable insights with attendees regarding deal structure, equity funding, and investor networks/relationships. Image credit: Holland & Knight LLP #DealStructuring #EquityFunding #IndependentSponsors

Last week, our team braved the weather for our first outing on the Sailfish Boats 316 DC! We enjoyed spending a day on the water as a team and were greatly impressed (though not surprised) by the 316 DC experience. The ride was smooth, the seats comfortable, and the boat was very spacious. Sharing laughs and tunes through the built in bluetooth speakers, the rain barely bothered us at all! We can’t wait for more boat days and are looking forward to sharing moments like this with friends of Georgia Oak. #SailfishBoats #BoatDay #LakeLanier

At Georgia Oak, we focus on building environments where teams can thrive. This approach supports both our own team as well as our portfolio’s. From our experience, we’ve compiled a list of 5 key traits that all successful teams share. To learn about building a successful team in more depth, visit https://lnkd.in/gtWDFQDf. #TeamBuilding #StrongTeam #BusinessOwners

Next week, Georgia Oak Managing Director Michael Lonergan will be speaking at the 17th Independent Sponsors Summit hosted by iGlobal Forum in New York. Mike will join a panel of industry leaders for a discussion on “How to Attract the Equity Financing You Need While Maintaining Control of Your Deals.” In addition to expert panels like Mike’s, the Summit offers valuable insights and idea exchange through keynotes, interactive workshops, roundtable discussions and one-on-one meetings for attendees. For more information on this event and to secure your ticket, click below! #IndependentSponsorsSummit #ExpertPanel #IndustryLeaders

Back at the GO office, we kept the last few months busy. Here’s Georgia Oak’s summer roundup, in case you missed what we’ve been up to: 1: Our team had a blast connecting with partners and business owners this summer while cheering on our home team, The Atlanta Braves! Some great moments came out of these events, and we greatly enjoyed getting to know our partners outside the office. 2: Georgia Oak took to the pickleball courts this summer, utilizing this time away from the desk to reconnect as a team and socialize with our partners over some friendly competition. We hope to get back onto the court soon! 3: We were thrilled to attend Taste of ACG Atlanta this year. Thank you to Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) for hosting such a wonderful event. 4: Managing Partner Michael Lonergan represented Georgia Oak at the Smart Business Dealmakers Conference in Atlanta, discussing"Mastering the Art of M&A" with his fellow panelists Sara Burden, CBI, MAMI, CMAP, FIBBA, FMAS, Peter Mangal, Drew Miller, and moderator Jeff Hawkins, CPA. We’re just getting started! In the wise words of Managing Director Dale Murphy, our team is ready to “swing for the fences” this fall. #SummerRoundup #GrowYourLegacy #PrivateEquity

Just like that, we’re nearing the end of summer! As the Georgia heat settled in over these last few months, our portfolio was hard at work making it an incredibly busy season. Here’s some of what you might have missed from Georgia Oak’s partners this summer, as pictured below: 1: Sailfish Boats launched the long-awaited 232 CC. This new model prioritizes performance and comfort. 2: Jeff Tankersley, MS, MBA joined Septic Blue as CEO. Jeff followed in the footsteps of founder Bob Minkert, who has remained active on Septic Blue’s Board of Directors.? 3: Artisan Custom Closets announced their new “Artisan Family of Brands,” a cohesive identity under which all of their brands reside.? 4: Your Pie Franchising, LLC CEO Ken Caldwell was featured in an article by Pizza Marketplace, discussing the company's growth over the last few years, the current state of the restaurant industry, and what sets Your Pie apart from its competitors. 5: Sailfish also announced two dealer network expansions, increasing the brand’s presence on the east coast with 5 new dealers in Florida and one in Connecticut. We can't wait to see what fall has in store for us! #PortfolioUpdate #GrowYourLegacy #BusySummer

With the help of predictive analysis, businesses can identify useful inferences about future events, behaviors, and trends. According to Georgia Oak partner Aditi Consulting, “modern advances in computer power, machine learning, and the rise of big data analytics driven by the massive quantities of data available have created a wide range of new use cases for predictive analysis.” This method can help companies stay ahead of the curve, utilizing technology to stay at the forefront of their industries. For more information and to learn how Aditi can help integrate the use of predictive analysis into your organization, click below. #PredictiveAnalysis #Innovation #TransportationandLogistics #Manufacturing

Topping off the end of a very busy week, Georgia Oak was thrilled to share a night with our partners on the courts at the Painted Pickle! More casual moments like these allow us to build deeper connections and get to know our partners beyond the conference room. Thank you to our guests for joining us! #Networking #Pickleball #PrivateEquity