2009

Industry: Manufacturing – Furniture and Cabinetry

Location: Kansas City, Missouri

Buyer: Mr. Tom Bart

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

The Deal:
Mr. Tom Bart, a seasoned corporate executive and GE veteran with extensive experience in global strategic management, manufacturing procurement, supply chain operations, and contract negotiation, engaged The DVS Group to identify and acquire a suitable business.

British Traditions had previously been taken to market by another M&A firm but the transaction was not completed. The DVS Group proactively approached the company on behalf of Mr. Bart and successfully structured a transaction that aligned the objectives of both buyer and seller. The DVS Group also sourced financing to support the acquisition. The creative deal structure provided Mr. Bart with the cash flow necessary to grow the company both organically and through additional acquisitions within eighteen months following the transaction.

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.