2018

Industry: Local Listing Syndication

Location: Kansas City, MO

Seller: Data Scribe (Listing Management Division)

Buyer: DSI Solutions

The DVS Group’s Role: Sell-side Representation

The Deal:
Greg Crum, owner of Data Scribe, engaged The DVS Group to explore the sale of the company’s white pages listing management division as the business reached a strategic inflection point and shifted focus toward services for small business owners. Due to the complexity of carving out a division with commingled resources and financials, The DVS Group identified the need for a highly specific buyer and leveraged its network and experience with SBA-backed transactions to source the right partner. DSI Solutions emerged as the ideal acquirer, and The DVS Group structured and executed the transaction efficiently, successfully closing the deal in just over 60 days.

Client Testimonial:
“Data Scribe has done a remarkable job in improving local search data quality and telecommunications management overall. Taking this effort to the next level is going to be exciting. We have a great team and I am certain that DSI Solutions can continue to build on Data Scribe’s successes and add significant value in the telecommunications management space.” – André Nelson

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.