2022
Industry: Construction
Location: Fort Myers, FL
Seller: Ogden Brothers Construction, LLC (“Ogden Brothers”)
Buyer: ACME Constructors
Company Website: www.ogdenbrothers.com
Buyer Website: www.acmeconstructors.com
The DVS Group’s Role: Buy-side Advisor
The Deal:
Headquartered in Fort Myers, FL, Ogden Brothers Construction specializes in tilt wall construction, concrete and masonry, and structural steel, having completed over 550 projects across Southwest Florida. Combining Ogden Brothers’ strong reputation, skilled workforce, and in-house fabrication capabilities with ACME Constructors’ long-standing industry experience, employee-owned structure, and expanded resources will enable Ogden Brothers to further scale its operations and expand into new markets. This partnership also transforms Ogden Brothers into an employee-owned ESOP, creating long-term value for its employees while enhancing operational alignment and culture. The DVS Group is proud to announce its recently completed and successful transaction, serving as the exclusive buy-side advisor to ACME Constructors.
Client Testimonial:
“This was our first acquisition with significant complexity, and DVS was an extension of ACME throughout the entire process. Their team worked alongside us as if they were our internal CFO, helping us navigate negotiations, structure, and execution from start to finish. We couldn’t have asked for a better partner.” – DJ Simmons, CEO of ACME Constructors
About The DVS Group:
The DVS Group is a professional lower middle market M&A services firm based in Kansas City. We represent both buy-side and sell-side clients domestically and internationally, focusing primarily on businesses with $10M-$250M in revenue. As industry generalists, we specialize in a highly customized approach to owners exiting their business, and proprietary (off-market) deal-flow for our buyers. With over two decades refining our process, the DVS Group is your key to achieving unparalleled growth through acquisition, or a smooth transition through the sale of your business.