Situation
ASAP Expediting & Logistics, LLC (“ASAP”) is an asset-light, third-party logistics business that specializes in expedited freight solutions for customers requiring reliable, time-critical shipping services in the United States and internationally.

ASAP was founded in 2008 in Columbia, SC by Garland Hobgood, who was the sole operator at the time. The Company has since grown into a widely respected family business that serves thousands of customers across the aerospace, industrial, automotive, food and beverage markets.

Driven by its impressive market reputation, customer service focus, and enviable 40%+ profit margins, the Company received inbound interest from several eager transportation and logistics acquirers that ultimately led to the owners seeking a dedicated transaction advisor.

Objective
In an effort to propel ASAP through the next phase of growth, Matrix was retained to conduct a broad sale process and identify the ideal acquirer, with a particular interest in partnership and the ability to maintain active operating roles to help the business realize its full potential.

Solution
Matrix launched a broad process to roughly 700 potential suitors and closed the transaction at premium valuation above client expectations in five months.

Multiple reputable finalist acquirers conducted complete financial diligence pre-exclusivity, which eliminated potential purchase price adjustments and allowed for an expedited closing three weeks from signing a letter of intent.

Matrix coordinated the creative transfer of business data to a broad buyer universe in order to preserve confidentiality and ASAP’s competitive advantage in a highly fragmented market.