Deal History

18 completed transactions spanning 2021–2026 · 9 industries

18
Deals Tracked
9
Industries
2021–2026
Years Active
Aerospace & Defense1
Aerospace Precision Manufacturing ESOP Formation2024
Acquired by: ESOP Trust

Griffin advised on formation of 100% employee-owned ESOP for precision aerospace parts manufacturer, demonstrating expertise in aerospace sector and employee ownership structures.

EsopSell Side Advisor
Business Services2
New England Coffee and Office Pantry Services ESOP Formation2024
Acquired by: ESOP Trust

Griffin advised New England-based office pantry and coffee services provider in formation of 100% employee-owned ESOP structure, affirming employee-centric culture.

EsopSell Side Advisor
ESOP Conversion of SPS New England2023
Acquired by: SPS New England (ESOP)

Griffin and affiliated SES ESOP Strategies served as financial advisor to SPS New England throughout management of ESOP conversion, enabling 100% employee ownership and providing Eastern Bank financing support.

EsopSell Side Advisor
Construction & Engineering1
Merger of CAM H.V.A.C. & Construction with Crete United2025
Strategic acquirer: Crete United

Griffin served as exclusive investment banker to CAM H.V.A.C. & Construction in its merger with Crete United. Transaction positioned CAM as Crete United's first Rhode Island-based partner in its nationwide multi-partner network business model.

MergerSell Side Advisor
Consumer Products1
Sale of Crazy Aaron Enterprises to Goliath International2026
Strategic acquirer: Goliath International

Griffin served as exclusive financial advisor to Crazy Aaron Enterprises in its sale to Goliath International. The iconic sensory toy and creative play brand (Thinking Putty, Land of Dough, SlimeCharmers) engaged Griffin to evaluate strategic alternatives and run targeted sale process. Transaction positioned the brand for growth through Goliath's international distribution and operational scale.

Sell SideSell Side Advisor
Financial Services9
Merger of Guaranty Bancorp with Bar Harbor Bankshares2025
Strategic acquirer: Bar Harbor Bankshares

Griffin served as exclusive financial advisor to Guaranty Bancorp in merger with Bar Harbor Bankshares. Transaction announced March 2025, demonstrating Griffin's depth in community bank consolidation and depository institution M&A.

MergerSell Side Advisor
Acquisition of Everett Cash Mutual by Old Republic International2025
Strategic acquirer: Old Republic International

Griffin served as financial advisor to Old Republic International in acquisition of Everett Cash Mutual (October 2025), demonstrating continued expertise in mutual insurance company transactions.

Sell SideSell Side Advisor
Merger of Ballston Spa National Bank with National Bank of Coxsackie2025
Strategic acquirer: Ballston Spa National Bank

Griffin served as exclusive financial advisor to Ballston Spa National Bank in strategic combination with National Bank of Coxsackie (September 2025), continuing depth in regional banking consolidation.

MergerSell Side Advisor
Wolverine Mutual Insurance Company Strategic Advisory2025
Strategic acquirer: Strategic Partner (Confidential)

Griffin served as exclusive financial advisor to Wolverine Mutual Insurance Company (August 2025) in strategic transaction, continuing depth in mutual insurance company advisory.

Sell SideSell Side Advisor
Northern Neck Insurance Company Strategic Advisory2025
Strategic acquirer: Strategic Partner (Confidential)

Griffin served as exclusive financial advisor to Northern Neck Insurance Company in strategic transaction, continuing mutual insurance expertise.

Sell SideSell Side Advisor
Acquisition of ICC Holdings by Mutual Capital Group2024
Acquired by PE: Mutual Capital Group

Griffin served as financial advisor to Mutual Capital Group in acquisition of ICC Holdings for $73.8 million, advising on transaction structure, financing coordination with multiple debt sources.

$73.8MSell SideSell Side Advisor
Merger of CCFNB Bancorp with Muncy Bank Financial2023
Strategic acquirer: CCFNB Bancorp, Inc.

Griffin served as financial advisor and provided fairness opinion to Muncy Bank Financial in strategic merger of equals with CCFNB Bancorp (November 2023), demonstrating ongoing banking sector expertise.

MergerBuy Side Advisor
Merger of Cambridge Bancorp with Northmark Bank2022
Strategic acquirer: Cambridge Bancorp

Griffin served as financial advisor and provided fairness opinion to Northmark in merger with Cambridge Bancorp (October 2022), demonstrating expertise in banking consolidation and financial advisory.

MergerBuy Side Advisor
Acquisition of Senior Market Advisors by AmeriLife2021
Strategic acquirer: AmeriLife

Griffin Financial Group facilitated AmeriLife's acquisition of Senior Market Advisors, demonstrating long track record in insurance sector M&A and insurance marketing organization consolidations.

Sell SideSell Side Advisor
Healthcare Services1
Messiah Lifeways Strategic Advisory2025
Strategic acquirer: Strategic Partner (Confidential)

Griffin served as exclusive financial advisor to Messiah Lifeways (September 2025) in strategic transaction, demonstrating expertise in healthcare services and non-profit strategic alternatives.

Sell SideSell Side Advisor
Process Manufacturing1
Sale of CWMF Corporation to Astec Industries2026
Strategic acquirer: Astec Industries, Inc.

Griffin served as exclusive financial advisor to CWMF Corporation in its sale to Astec Industries. CWMF, a family-owned manufacturer of portable and stationary asphalt plant equipment and parts with 22% CAGR growth, engaged Griffin to explore sale following 2025 decision by second-generation shareholders. Competitive process involved PE and strategic alternatives, ultimately acquired by global leader in specialized equipment.

Sell SideSell Side Advisor
Real Estate1
Mint House Real Estate Strategic Advisory2025
Strategic acquirer: Strategic Partner (Confidential)

Griffin served as exclusive financial advisor to Mint House real estate company, expanding beyond core sectors into hospitality and real estate transaction advisory.

Sell SideSell Side Advisor
Transportation & Fleet1
Recapitalization of Martz Group2025
Acquired by: Multiple Lenders

Griffin served as exclusive investment banker to Frank Martz Coach Company (fifth generation, 100+ year old transportation services company) in $40 million recapitalization. Transaction included senior debt financing from Northwest Bank ($17B asset financial services company), subordinated debt, equipment lines, and real estate sale-leaseback of three properties to institutional REIT. Addressed post-COVID recovery liquidity needs and capital expenditure financing.

$40MRecapitalizationSell Side Advisor