GA Group has acquired G2 Capital Advisors, creating a combined platform designed to deliver full-lifecycle advisory and investment banking services to middle-market clients.
The transaction brings together GA Group’s capabilities in advisory, valuation, lending, and asset monetization with G2’s expertise in M&A, capital markets, and restructuring advisory. The combined firm aims to expand its reach across key sectors, including consumer and retail, industrials and manufacturing, technology and business services, and transportation and logistics.
Backed by funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, GA Group said the acquisition strengthens its ability to serve clients through all stages of the business lifecycle, from growth initiatives to distressed situations. G2’s integration is expected to enhance the platform’s ability to provide end-to-end solutions, particularly in complex or transitional market environments.
The combined organization plans to focus on deepening client relationships, expanding talent through senior hires, and increasing penetration into sub-industries using G2’s advisory model. It also intends to leverage data-driven strategies to identify new opportunities and deliver more targeted outreach.
Additionally, the integration is expected to accelerate the development of insolvency and restructuring services, including chief restructuring officer capabilities, while supporting the continued expansion of G2’s capital markets business.
The acquisition signals GA Group’s broader growth ambitions and its strategy to build a comprehensive advisory platform capable of addressing a wide range of financial and operational needs for middle-market companies.
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“This acquisition fundamentally elevates how we serve our clients. We have tremendous respect for what Jeffrey Unger and the G2 team have built. G2 shares GA Group’s DNA – they bring deep, subject-matter expertise and ‘been-in-your-shoes’ advice from professionals who have spent their careers as operators and trusted advisors. They fit perfectly with the way we do business. By combining our sponsor and lender coverage, we can deepen our vital relationships and deliver seamless solutions for our clients’ most complex needs. The G2 acquisition elevates our platform to provide a full service offering to the entire middle market. We look forward to dramatically expanding the G2 platform alongside their incredible talent.”
Dan Shribman, Chief Executive Officer of GA Group
“Joining forces with GA Group is a landmark moment. With access to GA Group’s robust operational resources, world class client relationships, and large and expanding balance sheet, we are exceptionally well-positioned to continue to build the G2 brand while delivering the highly responsive, bespoke advice our clients rely on to navigate complex transitions.”
Jeffrey Unger, Chairman And Chief Executive Officer of G2 Capital Advisors
