2008

Industry: Wholesale – Meat and Poultry

Location: Kansas City, Missouri

Seller: River City Meat Company, Inc.

Buyer: Strategic Buyer

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

The Deal:
River City Meat Company, Inc. was a family-owned meat wholesaler specializing in the processing and sale of high-end animal proteins, with a focus on the white-linen restaurant market. As the partners approached retirement, they sought a path to transition ownership but were uncertain how to identify the right buyer.

The transaction presented challenges due to the industry’s low margins and capital-intensive nature. The DVS Group conducted a targeted process and identified a strategic buyer with industry familiarity who recognized the value of the business. The transaction was completed confidentially on mutually beneficial terms.

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.