Generational Group, a leading mergers and acquisitions advisory firm for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce the sale of P3 Cost Analysts Franchise, LLC to Guideboat Capital Partners. The acquisition closed October 22, 2025.

Based in Fayetteville, Arkansas, P3 Cost Analysts Franchise, LLC is a cost-reduction consulting firm that specializes in helping businesses uncover hidden savings and optimize their overhead expenses. Since its founding, the company has partnered with organizations across a wide range of industries to audit and reduce costs in areas such as utilities, telecommunications, waste management, merchant services, uniforms, property taxes, shipping, and more. By leveraging industry expertise and in-depth analysis, P3 Cost Analysts identifies inefficiencies and negotiates better rates on behalf of clients. Operating on a shared-savings model, the firm only succeeds when its clients do, making it a trusted partner for companies seeking to improve their financial performance without disrupting operations.

Located in Dallas, Texas, Guideboat Capital Partners is an investment holding firm dedicated to partnering with founder-led and entrepreneur-driven companies to help them reach their full potential. The firm takes a long-term, relationship-based approach, focusing on collaboration, strategic growth, and sustainable value creation. With a team of experienced operators and investors, the firm combines deep industry knowledge with hands-on guidance to help portfolio companies strengthen their foundations, accelerate growth, and achieve lasting success.

Generational Group Senior Managing Director, M&A, Don Ho, with the support of Vice President, M&A, Brennon Dunbar successfully closed the deal. Mr. Ho is also supported by Executive Managing Director, M&A – Central Region, Michael Goss and is a member of his transaction group.

“I am so excited for the team at P3 and their bright future with Guideboat Capital Partners. We’re honored to be a small part of the team’s success in this M&A transaction,” said Mr. Ho.

Ryan Binkley, CEO of Generational Group, stated, “This transaction highlights our ongoing commitment to fostering strong partnerships that deliver lasting impact. It unites partners with a shared vision and complementary strengths, positioning them for continued growth and long-term success together.”

About Generational Group

Generational Group, headquartered in Dallas, TX, is a leading, award winning full-service M&A advisory firm. Generational has over 300 professionals across 16 offices in North America. The firm empowers business owners to unlock the full value of their companies through a comprehensive suite of services—including strategic growth consulting, exit planning education, business valuation, value enhancement strategies, M&A advisory, digital solutions, and wealth management.

Celebrating its 20^th year, Generational has successfully closed over 1,700 transactions and has ranked #1 or #2 in all LSEG league tables for deals valued between $25 million and $1 billion in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

The firm was named 2024 USA Investment Banking Firm of the Year by the Global M&A Network and recognized as Investment Banking Firm of the Year by The M&A Advisor in both 2022 and 2024.

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