2007

Industry: Manufacturing – Industrial Silencers

Location: Lincoln, Nebraska

Buyer: Mr. Ed Osborn

The DVS Group’s Role: Buy-Side Advisory to Corporate Executive

The Deal:
Mr. Ed Osborn, a highly experienced executive with a track record of successfully restructuring and turning around companies, sought to acquire a larger business with strong growth potential that would require an additional capital partner. The DVS Group identified GT Exhaust as an attractive opportunity and successfully secured a Letter of Intent on behalf of their client.

The DVS Group also introduced several potential investment partners across the mezzanine and equity markets and assisted in structuring and negotiating a new partnership. The transaction was completed efficiently, with the acquisition closing within 45 days.

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.