2009

Industry: Aviation Service – Instrumentation Installation and Maintenance

Location: Overland Park, Kansas

Seller: ASMI

Buyer: Vaisala

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

The Deal:
ASMI, a family-owned business operating in a highly regulated industry, engaged The DVS Group to assist with exit planning. Due to the specialized nature of the business and a limited pool of qualified buyers, the process required a targeted approach focused on sophisticated corporate acquirers.

The DVS Group created a competitive sale environment by engaging multiple potential buyers, including strategic acquirers with strong incentives to complete the transaction. Vaisala, a global leader in environmental and industrial measurement solutions headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, was identified as the ideal partner. The acquisition aligned with Vaisala’s strategic initiative to expand its service capabilities, strengthening its position in the U.S. airport weather market, complementing existing contracts, and adding expertise in the maintenance of additional airport instrumentation.

The sellers achieved a premium valuation and favorable deal structure, with the transaction successfully closing within forty-five days.

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.