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"Now that the dust is settling on our recent transaction, the sale of the company, I thought I would exercise my privelege to thank you for the good work done by your firm as broker in that transaction. Your firm did its work in an elegant manner and applied the things I value most: integrity, loyalty to the client, and excellent skills."

 

- Mr. Louis Rabil, Attorney, Washington, DC

 

CO Group.  Helping Create the American Dream.

 

 

How can CO Group Help You?

 

CO Group is a Merger & Acquisition and Certified Intermediary Brokerage firm providing services for privately-held companies. CO Group assists individuals and corporations with their merger and acquisition needs and confidentially and effectively markets companies for sale. It has done so for companies ranging in size from $1 million to $50 million and across all industry sectors.

 

Business Broker Strict confidentiality is maintained throughout the process to protect your interests;

 

Business Broker  You are represented by a professional firm with years of experience in private business sales;

 

Business Broker  We help ensure you receive top dollar for your company by marketing to the largest possible buyer pool of like companies; private buyers; and investor groups.

 

 

 

About the Firm:

 

CO Group is certified by both the Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors, and the International Business Brokers Association.  First started as a management consulting company, CO Group saw that there was a void in the marketplace for M&A firms with experienced professionals to handle the needs of small and midsize companies. CO Group's mission is to separate itself from its competitors by providing outstanding service to its clients with the highest level of integrity and ensuring the successful sale from valuation, through negotiations, to successful settlement.

 

CO Group does not charge large up-front fees. Our commission is paid upon the successful sale of your company. Although headquartered in Reston, Virginia, we conduct business nationally and internationally with 1,300 affiliates in the US and abroad.

 

Who is Chet Obieleski? Founder Emeritus

 

 "More mergers are on the way; and we must remember that the average age of a company is only 12 years. Most companies cease to exist – either because there is no succession plan, or they merge, or are acquired or go bankrupt. Not long ago, I ran into a fellow named Chet Obieleski of CO Group. He helped engineer the acquisition of M2 Enterprises and Welocalize. I asked him if he would stay in the localization field? He responded, “Yes. It’s a growth industry in an expanding global economy, with great margins and few significant competitors and an expansive pool of buyers...”

 

By: Mr. John Freivalds, Globalization Insider, Feb., 2007

            

 

 

Dear Chet,

 

I would like to give an official acknowledgement and “thank you” to the CO Group for the professional services you have provided over the past 12 months related to the sale of our company.

 

You did a great job of identifying where the value was, and how to articulate it to potential buyers.  You also identified the weaknesses, and provided advice on how to rectify and explain them.  You did this in a straightforward, earnest manner that expedited the entire process.
 

Please don’t hesitate to give my contact information to any business owner interested in selling their company. I will highly recommend your services.

               
Sincerely,

Gary Prioste, former owner, Localize Technologies

           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

         

                     

 

"Brian and I would like to thank you for the wonderful job you did in the sale of our business. Initially when we met with you we had no idea what our business was worth, or if even there was a possibility it could be sold. Within 6 months you brought us 2 offers and a third interested party, and we were convinced our lives would change for sure.

              CO Group brought an invaluable service to us. They were very knowledgeable, professional and easy to work with. They obvioulsy knew where to advertise and how to do their job and bring the sale to fruition. Many thanks!"

 

- Brian and Brenda Carter, Greenskeepers, Inc., Virginia, Landscape Company

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CO GROUP, LLC

 Professional Business Intermediaries

Accredited Members of the Association of Merger & Acquisition Advisors:

AMAA

 

Trusted by privately-held companies for over Ten Years

 

Phone: 866.998.0528

Email: partners@cogroup.com

 11921 Freedom Drive, Two Fountain Square, Suite 550

Reston, Virginia 20190


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