Generational Equity, a leading advisor to privately held and family-owned businesses for mergers, acquisitions, strategic growth initiatives, business valuation and exit planning, announced the acquisition of its client, Gulf Coast Supply & Manufacturing Inc., headquartered in Horseshoe Beach, Florida to Cove Point Holdings, LLC, headquartered in New York, New York. The transaction closed December 17, 2010.

Founded in 1995, and incorporated in Florida as an S-Corporation, Gulf Coast Supply & Manufacturing, Inc. is a manufacturer and distributor of metal panel roofing products. The products not only include roof panel rolls formed by the Company but also a variety of special, roll formed shapes needed to connect the panels, add flashing, and complete an entire roofing project. The Company recently diversified its product offerings and is exporting metal containers/temporary housing units via the Canadian Red Cross to disaster relief areas such as Haiti.

“Identifying prospective buyers and soliciting offers is one of the most important parts of the sale,” said Generational Equity President Ryan Binkley. “Our experts carefully screen all prospective buyers to protect your time and confidentiality. With your financial documents and a marketing plan in place GE dealmakers understand what you want and need from the sale, only bringing their clients the best offers.” Managing Director, Don Sawyer, and Assistant Vice Presidents, Mark Breheny and Julie Sandoval, led Generational Equity’s deal team in marketing and negotiating the transaction.