2016

Industry: Personal Services – Residential Moving Service

Location: Kansas City, MO

Seller: Moovers

Buyer: Mr. Kent Ummel and Mr. Mike Waris

The DVS Group’s Role: Sell-Side Advisory to Business Owner

The Deal:
Mr. Kent Ummel and Mr. Mike Waris, long-time colleagues, sought to acquire a business together and were identified through The DVS Group’s network as strong candidates for Moovers. The transaction involved multiple affiliated entities, SBA financing, and a developing franchising model, which contributed to a more complex process over several months. The DVS Group structured and negotiated a comprehensive transaction that included considerations for proprietary software, marketing enhancements, and non-competition agreements, ensuring proper alignment of incentives and a successful closing for all parties involved.

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.