2010

Industry: Construction – Barricade Sales and Service

Location: Omaha, Nebraska

Buyer: Mr. Alex MacGillivray and Mr. Jay Preister

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

The Deal:
Mr. Alex MacGillivray, a senior executive with extensive experience in the financial services industry, partnered with Mr. Jay Preister to pursue the acquisition of a privately held business. Both brought strong professional backgrounds and a shared objective of transitioning into business ownership. Leveraging its proprietary deal sourcing capabilities, The DVS Group identified several opportunities, including River City Barricade. At the time, the company was not formally on the market, as the owner was in the early stages of obtaining a certified valuation and preparing for a sale. This timing allowed The DVS Group to negotiate on behalf of its clients in a non-competitive environment and structure a transaction that was fair and beneficial to both buyer and seller.

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.