Client Success

Big A Drugstore Group

Client Perspective

Hamlin Harkins, Ltd provided a complete turnkey solution to the most significant and complex corporate initiative we have undertaken to date. They helped us increase our regional retail presence 300% through the strategic acquisition of assets from a competitor twice our size .Gary Mingle and his team performed flawlessly. I highly recommend them.”

-Tim Ziemke,Executive Vice President, Big a Drugstore Group,Inc.

The Challenge

Work closely with senior executive management to successfully plan and execute strategic effort to acquire fourteen regional drugstore locations from Drug Emporium Corporation.

The Hamlin Harkins, Ltd. Solution

Provide comprehensive management of highly complex and dynamic acquisition, including: scenario planning, finance & accounting strategy, legal and tax liability strategy, expert negotiation counsel and post-acquisition corporate communications activities.

The Results

• Successfully led complex negotiation cycle resulting in an agreement of mutual benefit to both parties.
  
  
• Completed acquisition within the proscribed timetable on favorable financing terms.
  
  
• 300% increase in retail footprint of Big A Drugstore Group