An M&A transaction is a once-in-a-lifetime event and the culmination of your life’s work. It is much more than a transaction to us – it is securing the future for your family, the business, your employees, and your legacy for years to come. Highland’s mission is to empower business owners with the tools, resources, and expertise needed for a successful exit, when they want to, on their terms, and at maximum value.
Elevating to the Highland View
As a CEO, owner, industry representative, parent, sibling, and boss, we appreciate the many roles and responsibilities you must bear on a daily basis. The thought of exit planning, or transitioning to a new chapter in your life is daunting. You are entering unchartered territory and the myriad of options can be overwhelming.
Highland was formed to help business owners take a higher-level view – let’s look back to how far you have come. What goals do you have for your business, and more importantly, what goals do you have for yourself and your family?
We believe a trusted advisor needs to be part coach, part trail guide, and part therapist. Our goal is to provide you with clarity on your key business and personal objectives, a full understanding of all available options, and feeling in control of your final destination.
Highland frees business owners to embark on their future path with intention and confidence, and when the time is right, to seek a new owner for the business that meets all key objectives.
Our clients are Business Owners who are thinking:
Testimonials
Testimonials
- Pete Worrell
Co-CEO Bigelow LLC, and author Enterprise Value (McGraw-Hill)
“Ryan Tracey is one of the most conscientious, hard working professionals I know. He has great experience with and insight to the unique psychology of the private business owner, and has terrific strengths to help high performing entrepreneurs achieve their goals”.
- Brendan Ready
Owner,
Ready Seafood
“I had the opportunity to work with Ryan who was able to dive in, understand the complexities of our business, and after a short time really become a part of our team. Ryan had the ability to explain everything in plain English and got the full team’s buy-in to the growth plan and what the business could become which made a great difference as we met with different investor groups. I would highly recommend anyone who owns a business and wants to understand their options get to know Ryan”.
Testimonials
“Ryan Tracey is one of the most conscientious, hard working professionals I know. He has great experience with and insight to the unique psychology of the private business owner, and has terrific strengths to help high performing entrepreneurs achieve their goals”.
- Pete Worrell
Co-CEO Bigelow LLC, and author Enterprise Value (McGraw-Hill)
“I had the opportunity to work with Ryan who was able to dive in, understand the complexities of our business, and after a short time really become a part of our team. Ryan had the ability to explain everything in plain English and got the full team’s buy-in to the growth plan and what the business could become which made a great difference as we met with different investor groups. I would highly recommend anyone who owns a business and wants to understand their options get to know Ryan”.
- Brendan Ready
Owner,
Ready Seafood
Pete Worrell
Co-CEO Bigelow LLC, and author Enterprise Value (McGraw-Hill)
“Ryan Tracey is one of the most conscientious, hard working professionals I know. He has great experience with and insight to the unique psychology of the private business owner, and has terrific strengths to help high performing entrepreneurs achieve their goals.”
Chris Brown
Owner, Conproco Corp.
“The decision to sell my company after 50 years was difficult and emotional. Finding the right firm to represent the sale of the company was critical. Choosing that firm was easy. Highland’s unique approach to truly understand the business and to package that knowledge into an exciting offering was exceptional. They are consummate professionals at every level. They put together a fantastic video which told the Conproco story in an interesting, and memorable way. By generating serious interest from a group of potential buyers they were able to maintain control of the selling process and deliver a purchase price and terms that far exceeded my expectations.”
Steve Lubelczyk
New England Regional President, NBT Bank, retired
“Ryan and Amanda delivered unrelenting focus and drive. Their depth of experience and consummate professionalism left us confident and reassured amidst the inevitable ups and downs of the sale process. Their comprehensive, upfront diligence engendered a nuanced understanding of the primary drivers of the company’s sustainable financial, market, and technological advantages. They created a compelling pathway for a well-capitalized buyer to model the potential synergistic gains that drove a premium valuation. It was an absolute pleasure to work with Ryan and Amanda. My recommendation of their services is enthusiastic and unqualified.”
Brendan Ready
Owner, Ready Seafood
“I had the opportunity to work with Ryan who was able to dive in, understand the complexities of our business, and after a short time really become a part of our team. Ryan had the ability to explain everything in plain English and got the full team’s buy-in to the growth plan and what the business could become which made a great difference as we met with different investor groups. I would highly recommend anyone who owns a business and wants to understand their options get to know Ryan.”
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$1.4B
M&A Wealth Created For Business Owners
Hundreds of Business Owners
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Your legacy is what we’re passionate about
At Highland we empathize and admire all you have been through as business owners - this is why we call this the Hero's journey. Our sole purpose is to free successful & passionate business owners, and give them the reward and recognition they deserve for their life's work.
Partnering with Highland means engaging in a different type of advisor-relationship. Our super-power/passion is unearthing your future visions and goals for yourself, your family, and your business, and then structuring a purposeful plan to achieve those objectives.
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