2014

Industry: Professional Services – Commercial Landscaping

Location: St. Augustine, FL

Buyer: Mr. Charles Smith

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

The Deal:
Mr. Charles Smith, former CEO and Senior Board Advisor to Hunter Fan Company, engaged The DVS Group for its expertise in representing individual buyers after identifying a target company. The seller had a defined valuation objective for the transaction, and The DVS Group advised Mr. Smith on structuring a deal that achieved this target while appropriately managing risk. The DVS Group also secured financing, negotiated sufficient working capital to support anticipated growth, navigated delays related to asset transfer complexities, and coordinated all parties through to a successful closing.

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.