2008

Industry: Professional Services – Strategic Alignment and Business Operations Consulting

Location: Kansas City, MO

Seller: Adams Gabbert

Buyer: Mariner Capital Partners

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

The Deal:
Adams Gabbert had grown into a successful regional firm, but its owners recognized the need for additional resources to take the business to the next level. When they engaged The DVS Group, they were evaluating multiple strategic options, including a potential sale or franchising the concept nationally.

The DVS Group worked closely with ownership to identify financial security as their primary objective and initiated a targeted, confidential process to identify the ideal partner. The DVS Group ultimately sourced a buyer that provided the sellers with both meaningful liquidity and the opportunity to remain involved in the business in an enjoyable and flexible capacity, aligning with their long-term goals.

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.