2015

Industry: Manufacturing & Consulting – Architectural Signage & Way-Finding Systems

Location: St. Louis, Missouri

Seller: ASA

Buyer: ASI Signage Innovations

Buyer Website: http://asisignage.com/

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

The Deal:
The DVS Group was retained to lead a sale process for ASA, conducting outreach to both strategic and financial buyers across the region, particularly within the six contiguous states surrounding Kansas and Missouri where the company had operations. The process generated multiple interested parties, and The DVS Group managed discussions and guided the Gessel family through evaluating competing proposals. ASI Signage Innovations was ultimately selected as the preferred buyer, offering the strongest strategic fit and overall outcome. The longstanding relationship between the buyer and seller allowed for continued involvement by the seller, along with the opportunity to participate in future growth of the business.

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.