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The DVS Group

Investment Bank

OVERLAND PARK, Kansas HQ

Member since
2009
Deals they've closed
61
About
The DVS Group is a boutique mergers and acquisitions firm. We're deal people - who deal with people. We find and combine the right people, the right capital, and the company. Money matters - it's just not the only thing that matters. Our client's definition of success drives our engagement.
Team (3)
Recent Transactions (61)
The DVS Group
Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing, Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, and Book Stores
Advised

Anonymous

in their acquisition by

Anonymous

January 2024

The DVS Group
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance, Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Construction, Transportation, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery and Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Machinery Manufacturing, Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing, Office Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing, Primary Metal Manufacturing
Advised

Paper and Dust Pros

in their acquisition by

Mr. Rick Roberts & Mr. Geoff Coit

January 2018

The DVS Group
Adhesive Manufacturing, Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing, Asphalt roofing construction machinery manufacturing, Building materials (e.g., fascia, panels, siding, soffit), plastics, manufacturing, Building panels, corrugated and flat, plastics, manufacturing, Ceiling lumber, dressed, resawing purchased lumber, Ceramic tiles, floor and wall, manufacturing, Dimension stone for buildings manufacturing, Door locks, metal, manufacturing, Doors and door frames, plastics, manufacturing, Doors, unframed glass, made from purchased glass, Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, Gypsum building products manufacturing, Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing, Other Concrete Product Manufacturing, Other Millwork (including Flooring), Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing, Prefabricated Wood Building Manufacturing, Roof deck, sheet metal (except stampings), manufacturing, Roofing (i.e., single ply rubber membrane) manufacturing, Roofing tile, clay, manufactur
Advised

A+ Insulation

in their acquisition by

IBP

November 2017

The DVS Group
Book Stores and News Dealers, General Merchandise Stores, Health and Personal Care Stores, Hobby, Toy, and Game Stores, Jewelry, Luggage, and Leather Goods Stores, Miscellaneous Store Retailers, Office Supplies, Stationery, and Gift Stores, Other Direct Selling Establishments, Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, and Book Stores
Advised

Patriot Outfitters

in their acquisition by

Galls

September 2017

The DVS Group
Chemical Manufacturing
Advised

RapidFix

in their acquisition by

Lighthouse for the Blind

August 2017

The DVS Group
Paperboard Container Manufacturing
Advised

Atlas Labels & Packaging

in their acquisition by

ALP Holdings

June 2017

The DVS Group
Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing
Advised

Instore Design Display & Clear Impact Acrylics

in their acquisition by

Mr. Randy Edge

August 2016

The DVS Group
Building Finishing Contractors, Death Care Services, Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors, House demolishing, Interior Design Services, Investigation, Guard, and Armored Car Services, Legal Services, Personal and Laundry Services, Residential cleaning services, Residential Property Managers, Security Systems Services, Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services
Advised

Moovers Moving and Storage

in their acquisition by

Mr. Kent Ummel and Mr. Mike Waris

April 2016

The DVS Group
Health Care Services, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Advised

GroupSource

in their acquisition by

Mr. Jason Andrews

February 2016

The DVS Group
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing, Electronic and Communications Manufacturing, Navigational, Measuring, and Control Instruments Manufacturing
Advised

EN-SCI

in their acquisition by

Mr. Jonathan Harnetiaux

December 2015

The DVS Group
Adhesive Manufacturing, Administration of Environmental Quality Programs, Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing, Asphalt roofing construction machinery manufacturing, Biotechnology research and development laboratories or services in environmental science, Building materials (e.g., fascia, panels, siding, soffit), plastics, manufacturing, Building panels, corrugated and flat, plastics, manufacturing, Ceiling lumber, dressed, resawing purchased lumber, Ceramic tiles, floor and wall, manufacturing, Dimension stone for buildings manufacturing, Door locks, metal, manufacturing, Doors and door frames, plastics, manufacturing, Doors, unframed glass, made from purchased glass, Environmental Consulting Services, Environmental research and development laboratories or services (except biotechnology research and development), Environmental testing laboratories or services, Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, Government Facilities Services, Gypsum building products manufacturing, Machine Shops; Turned Pro
Advised

Architectural Signing Associates, Inc.

in their acquisition by

ASI Signage Innovations

July 2015

The DVS Group
Sanitary Paper Product Manufacturing, Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing
Advised

Val-A Chicago

in their acquisition by

Lighthouse For The Blind- St. Louis

June 2015

The DVS Group
Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Distributors (Wholesalers), Book Stores and News Dealers, Flower, Nursery Stock, and Florists' Supplies Distributors (Wholesalers), Furniture and Home Furnishing Distributors (Wholesalers), General Merchandise Stores, Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing, Hardware, and Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies Distributors (Wholesalers), Health and Personal Care Stores, Hobby, Toy, and Game Stores, Household Appliances and Electrical and Electronic Goods Distributors (Wholesalers), Jewelry, Luggage, and Leather Goods Stores, Kitchen utensils, plastics, manufacturing, Metal Kitchen Cookware, Utensil, Cutlery, and Flatware (except Precious) Manufacturing, Miscellaneous Durable Goods Distributors (Wholesalers), Miscellaneous Store Retailers, Office Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Office Supplies, Stationery, and Gift Stores, Other Commercial Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Other Direct Selling Establishments, Other Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Distributors (Whol
Advised

Watts Up

in their acquisition by

Mr. Andre Smith

June 2015

The DVS Group
Food Manufacturing
Advised

Heartland Food Products

in their acquisition by

Bank of Oklahoma

May 2015

The DVS Group
Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (ACE), Engineering Services (Non-Construction), Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
Advised

Barrier

in securing investment from

Mr. Michael Haverty

January 2015

The DVS Group
Administration of Environmental Quality Programs, Biotechnology research and development laboratories or services in environmental science, Building Finishing Contractors, Business Support Services, Data processing services, Death Care Services, Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors, Environmental Consulting Services, Environmental research and development laboratories or services (except biotechnology research and development), Environmental testing laboratories or services, Government Facilities Services, House demolishing, Information Technology (IT) infrastructure services (outsourced), Interior Design Services, Investigation, Guard, and Armored Car Services, Legal Services, Office Supplies (except Paper) Manufacturing, Personal and Laundry Services, Pollution testing (except automotive emissions testing) services, Residential cleaning services, Residential Property Managers, Security Systems Services, Services to Buildings and Dwellings, Temporary Help Services, Travel Arrangem
Advised

Midwest Recycling Company

in their acquisition by

A Private Investor Group

December 2014

The DVS Group
Chemical Manufacturing, Sanitary Paper Product Manufacturing, Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing
Advised

Universal Inc.

in their acquisition by

Irish Eagle Holdings, Inc.

November 2014

The DVS Group
Administration of Environmental Quality Programs, Biotechnology research and development laboratories or services in environmental science, Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance, Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, Environmental Consulting Services, Environmental research and development laboratories or services (except biotechnology research and development), Environmental testing laboratories or services, Government Facilities Services, Health Care Services, Healthcare Software (Consumer), Healthcare Software (Enterprise), Other Support Services, Pollution testing (except automotive emissions testing) services, Services to Buildings and Dwellings, Special Food Services, Warehousing, Waste Management and Remediation Services, Waste Treatment and Disposal
Advised

Advanced Clinical Technology Services

in their acquisition by

HMS Health

October 2014

The DVS Group
Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (ACE), Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance, Communication and Energy Wire and Cable Manufacturing, Computer and Technology Distributor or Wholesaler, Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Construction, Transportation, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, Electronic and Communications Manufacturing, Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, Engineering Services (Non-Construction), Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery and Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Machinery Manufacturing, Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing, Office Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, Plastics a
Advised

Project Group 2000

in their acquisition by

Mr. Tom Cameron

October 2014

The DVS Group
Administration of Environmental Quality Programs, Biotechnology research and development laboratories or services in environmental science, Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance, Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Construction, Transportation, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, Environmental Consulting Services, Environmental research and development laboratories or services (except biotechnology research and development), Environmental testing laboratories or services, Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing, Government Facilities Services, Industrial Machinery and Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Machinery Manufacturing, Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing, Office Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, Other Ele
Advised

Enpro Technologies

in their acquisition by

Mr. Brian Pokorny

October 2014

The DVS Group
Health Care Services, Hospitals, Nursing and Residential Care Facilities, Veterinary Services
Advised

Monroe Physical Therapy

in their acquisition by

ATI Physical Therapy

September 2014

The DVS Group
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance, Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, Health Care Services, Other Support Services, Services to Buildings and Dwellings, Special Food Services, Warehousing
Advised

Express Medical Transporters

in their acquisition by

The Firefly Group, LLC.

June 2014

The DVS Group
Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Distributors (Wholesalers), Catalog (i.e., mail order, store merchandise) publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing), Catalog (i.e., mail order, store merchandise) publishers and printing combined, E-commerce, Flower, Nursery Stock, and Florists' Supplies Distributors (Wholesalers), Furniture and Home Furnishing Distributors (Wholesalers), Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing, Hardware, and Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies Distributors (Wholesalers), Household Appliances and Electrical and Electronic Goods Distributors (Wholesalers), Miscellaneous Durable Goods Distributors (Wholesalers), Office Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Other Commercial Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Other Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Distributors (Wholesalers), Other Professional Equipment and Supplies Distributors (Wholesalers), Paper and Paper Product Distributors (Wholesalers), Photographic Equipment and Supplies Distributors (Wholesalers), Promotional Produc
Advised

Level of Discovery

in their acquisition by

Mr. Timothy Haake

April 2014

The DVS Group
Administration of Human Resource Programs, Data processing services, Employment Services, Health Care Services, Healthcare Software (Consumer), Healthcare Software (Enterprise), Human Resources Consulting Services, Information Technology (IT) infrastructure services (outsourced), Temporary Help Services
Advised

Strategic AR

in their acquisition by

brightree

January 2014

The DVS Group
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance, Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, Health Care Services, Healthcare Software (Consumer), Healthcare Software (Enterprise), Other Support Services, Services to Buildings and Dwellings, Special Food Services, Warehousing
Advised

Crawford Diversified Services

in their acquisition by

HMS Health

October 2013

The DVS Group
Breweries, Distilleries, Grape Vineyards, Paper Manufacturing, Printing, Vineyard cultivation services, Wineries
Advised

Atlas Label

in their acquisition by

Mr. Robert Drumm

July 2013

The DVS Group
Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Distributors (Wholesalers), Flower, Nursery Stock, and Florists' Supplies Distributors (Wholesalers), Furniture and Home Furnishing Distributors (Wholesalers), Gasoline Stations and Truck Stops, Hardware, and Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies Distributors (Wholesalers), Home and auto supply stores, Household Appliances and Electrical and Electronic Goods Distributors (Wholesalers), Miscellaneous Durable Goods Distributors (Wholesalers), Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers, Office Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Other Commercial Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Other Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Distributors (Wholesalers), Other Professional Equipment and Supplies Distributors (Wholesalers), Paper and Paper Product Distributors (Wholesalers), Photographic Equipment and Supplies Distributors (Wholesalers), Promotional Products Distributors (Wholesalers), Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Distributors (Wholesalers)
Advised

Nationwide RV

in their acquisition by

Camping World

April 2013

The DVS Group
Administration of Environmental Quality Programs, Biotechnology research and development laboratories or services in environmental science, Building Finishing Contractors, Death Care Services, Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors, Environmental Consulting Services, Environmental research and development laboratories or services (except biotechnology research and development), Environmental testing laboratories or services, Government Facilities Services, House demolishing, Interior Design Services, Investigation, Guard, and Armored Car Services, Legal Services, Personal and Laundry Services, Pollution testing (except automotive emissions testing) services, Residential cleaning services, Residential Property Managers, Security Systems Services, Services to Buildings and Dwellings, Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services, Waste Management and Remediation Services, Waste Treatment and Disposal
Advised

Bill's Floor Machine Service

in their acquisition by

John & Kara Ryel

April 2013

The DVS Group
Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing, Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations
Advised

ABC Nitrogen

in their acquisition by

Cimarron Infrastructure Group

January 2013

The DVS Group
Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services
Advised

AB Express

in their acquisition by

Capital Express

December 2012

The DVS Group
Business Support Services, Data processing services, Information Technology (IT) infrastructure services (outsourced), Office Supplies (except Paper) Manufacturing, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, Temporary Help Services
Advised

Proformance Calling

in their acquisition by

Alphapointe Association for the Blind

December 2012

The DVS Group
Bank chests, metal, manufacturing, Chests, fire or burglary resistive, metal, manufacturing, Coolers or ice chests, plastics (except foam), manufacturing, Drums, plastics (i.e., containers), manufacturing, Glass Container Manufacturing, Hot tubs, plastics or fiberglass, manufacturing, Ice chests or coolers, urethane or other plastics foam (except polystyrene) manufacturing, Laundry tubs, metal, manufacturing, Laundry tubs, plastics, manufacturing, Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing, Medical glassware made from purchased glass, Medical glassware made in glass making plants, Metal Can, Box, and Other Metal Container (Light Gauge) Manufacturing, Safe deposit boxes and chests, metal, manufacturing, Trash containers, plastics, manufacturing, Utility containers (e.g., baskets, bins, boxes, buckets, dishpans, pails), plastics (except foam), manufacturing
Advised

Matchless Molding Inc.

in their acquisition by

Alphapointe Association for the Blind

November 2012

The DVS Group
Finance and Insurance
Advised

JC Grason

in securing investment from

Alterra Bank

October 2012

The DVS Group
Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Distributors (Wholesalers), Cosmetics & Toiletries Manufacturing, Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Distributors (Wholesalers), Flower, Nursery Stock, and Florists' Supplies Distributors (Wholesalers), Furniture and Home Furnishing Distributors (Wholesalers), Hardware, and Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies Distributors (Wholesalers), Health Care Services, Household Appliances and Electrical and Electronic Goods Distributors (Wholesalers), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing, Medical glassware made from purchased glass, Medical glassware made in glass making plants, Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Distributors (Wholesalers), Miscellaneous Durable Goods Distributors (Wholesalers), Office Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Ophthalmic Goods Distributors (Wholesalers), Other Commercial Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Other Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Distributors (Wholesalers), Other Professional Equipment and Supplies Distributors (
Advised

Bemes Home Medical, Inc.

in their acquisition by

Mr. Steve Bagwell

October 2012

The DVS Group
Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Distributors (Wholesalers), Book Stores and News Dealers, Computer Software, Hardware, and Electronics E-Commerce, E-commerce, Electronics Stores, Flower, Nursery Stock, and Florists' Supplies Distributors (Wholesalers), Furniture and Home Furnishing Distributors (Wholesalers), General Merchandise Stores, Hardware, and Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies Distributors (Wholesalers), Health and Personal Care Stores, Hobby, Toy, and Game Stores, Household Appliances and Electrical and Electronic Goods Distributors (Wholesalers), Jewelry, Luggage, and Leather Goods Stores, Miscellaneous Durable Goods Distributors (Wholesalers), Miscellaneous Store Retailers, Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers, Office Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Office Supplies, Stationery, and Gift Stores, Other Commercial Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Other Direct Selling Establishments, Other Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Distributors (Wholesalers), Other Professional Equipment and Suppl
Advised

Patriot Outfitters

in securing investment from

United Bank of Kansas

August 2012

The DVS Group
Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (ACE), Engineering Services (Non-Construction), Furniture and Home Furnishings Stores, Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing, Furniture stores, used, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
Advised

British Traditions Inc.

in securing investment from

Alterra Bank

April 2012

The DVS Group
Health Care Services, Hospitals, Nursing and Residential Care Facilities, Veterinary Services
Advised

Thalia House

in their acquisition by

Mr. Todd Childers and Mr. Scott Madsen

January 2012

The DVS Group
Direct Life, Health, and Medical Insurance Carriers, Health Care Services, Insurance Agencies and Brokerages
Advised

Financial Associates Midwest LLC.

in their acquisition by

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City

December 2011

The DVS Group
Building Finishing Contractors, Data processing services, Death Care Services, Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors, Healthcare Software (Consumer), Healthcare Software (Enterprise), House demolishing, Information Technology (IT) infrastructure services (outsourced), Interior Design Services, Investigation, Guard, and Armored Car Services, Legal Services, Personal and Laundry Services, Residential cleaning services, Residential Property Managers, Security Systems Services, Telecommunications, Temporary Help Services, Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services
Advised

Advanced Response Management

in their acquisition by

Pro Pharma

December 2011

The DVS Group
Administration of Human Resource Programs, Business Support Services, Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance, Data processing services, Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, Employment Services, Human Resources Consulting Services, Information Technology (IT) infrastructure services (outsourced), Office Supplies (except Paper) Manufacturing, Other Support Services, Services to Buildings and Dwellings, Special Food Services, Temporary Help Services, Warehousing
Advised

Paige Technologies, LLC

in securing investment from

Alterra Bank

August 2011

The DVS Group
Food and Beverage Stores, Food Manufacturing
Advised

Foulds

in securing investment from

Delaware Place Bank

July 2011

The DVS Group
Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Distributors (Wholesalers), Flower, Nursery Stock, and Florists' Supplies Distributors (Wholesalers), Furniture and Home Furnishing Distributors (Wholesalers), Hardware, and Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies Distributors (Wholesalers), Household Appliance Manufacturing, Household Appliances and Electrical and Electronic Goods Distributors (Wholesalers), Miscellaneous Durable Goods Distributors (Wholesalers), Office Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Other Commercial Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Other Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Distributors (Wholesalers), Other Professional Equipment and Supplies Distributors (Wholesalers), Paper and Paper Product Distributors (Wholesalers), Photographic Equipment and Supplies Distributors (Wholesalers), Promotional Products Distributors (Wholesalers), Sanitary Paper Product Manufacturing, Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Distributors (Wholesalers), Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufactu
Advised

Fire Chief Wood Furnace

in their acquisition by

HY-C Company, Inc.

January 2011

The DVS Group
Administration of Human Resource Programs, Business Support Services, Employment Services, Human Resources Consulting Services, Office Supplies (except Paper) Manufacturing, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Advised

Paige Technologies, LLC.

in their acquisition by

Management Team with a Private Investor

January 2011

The DVS Group
Adhesive Manufacturing, Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing, Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (ACE), Asphalt roofing construction machinery manufacturing, Building materials (e.g., fascia, panels, siding, soffit), plastics, manufacturing, Building panels, corrugated and flat, plastics, manufacturing, Ceiling lumber, dressed, resawing purchased lumber, Ceramic tiles, floor and wall, manufacturing, Dimension stone for buildings manufacturing, Door locks, metal, manufacturing, Doors and door frames, plastics, manufacturing, Doors, unframed glass, made from purchased glass, Engineering Services (Non-Construction), Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, Gypsum building products manufacturing, Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing, Other Concrete Product Manufacturing, Other Millwork (including Flooring), Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing, Prefabricated Wood Building Manufacturing, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering,
Advised

ECS Geothermal

in their acquisition by

Mr. Jim Guffey

December 2010

The DVS Group
IT Services, Technology Consulting Services
Advised

Turbotek

in their acquisition by

Mr. Sean Kline

December 2010

The DVS Group
Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Distributors (Wholesalers), Building Finishing Contractors, Cosmetics & Toiletries Manufacturing, Death Care Services, Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors, Flower, Nursery Stock, and Florists' Supplies Distributors (Wholesalers), Furniture and Home Furnishing Distributors (Wholesalers), Hardware, and Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies Distributors (Wholesalers), House demolishing, Household Appliances and Electrical and Electronic Goods Distributors (Wholesalers), Interior Design Services, Investigation, Guard, and Armored Car Services, Legal Services, Miscellaneous Durable Goods Distributors (Wholesalers), Office Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Other Commercial Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Other Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Distributors (Wholesalers), Other Professional Equipment and Supplies Distributors (Wholesalers), Paper and Paper Product Distributors (Wholesalers), Personal and Laundry Services, Photographic Equipm
Advised

Coast Brothers Inc.

in their acquisition by

Mr. Stephen Collins

August 2010

The DVS Group
Apparel & Textiles, Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Distributors (Wholesalers), Book Stores and News Dealers, E-commerce, Flower, Nursery Stock, and Florists' Supplies Distributors (Wholesalers), Furniture and Home Furnishing Distributors (Wholesalers), General Merchandise Stores, Hardware, and Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies Distributors (Wholesalers), Health and Personal Care Stores, Hobby, Toy, and Game Stores, Household Appliances and Electrical and Electronic Goods Distributors (Wholesalers), Jewelry, Luggage, and Leather Goods Stores, Miscellaneous Durable Goods Distributors (Wholesalers), Miscellaneous Store Retailers, Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers, Office Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Office Supplies, Stationery, and Gift Stores, Other Commercial Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Other Direct Selling Establishments, Other Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Distributors (Wholesalers), Other Professional Equipment and Supplies Distributors (Wholesalers), Paper and Paper Product D
Advised

Wee Ones, LLC

in their acquisition by

Mr. Miles Faust

July 2010

The DVS Group
Adhesive Manufacturing, Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing, Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (ACE), Asphalt roofing construction machinery manufacturing, Building materials (e.g., fascia, panels, siding, soffit), plastics, manufacturing, Building panels, corrugated and flat, plastics, manufacturing, Ceiling lumber, dressed, resawing purchased lumber, Ceramic tiles, floor and wall, manufacturing, Dimension stone for buildings manufacturing, Door locks, metal, manufacturing, Doors and door frames, plastics, manufacturing, Doors, unframed glass, made from purchased glass, Engineering Services (Non-Construction), Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, Gypsum building products manufacturing, Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing, Other Concrete Product Manufacturing, Other Millwork (including Flooring), Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing, Prefabricated Wood Building Manufacturing, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering,
Advised

River City Barricade

in their acquisition by

Mr. Alex MacGillivray and Mr. Jay Preister

April 2010

The DVS Group
Finance and Insurance
Advised

JC Grason

in their acquisition by

Mr. David Dickens

April 2010

The DVS Group
All Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining, Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (ACE), Asphalt and asphaltic materials made in petroleum refineries, Asphalt paving mixtures made in petroleum refineries, Asphalt Paving, Roofing, and Saturated Materials Manufacturing, Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing, Clay Building Material and Refractories Manufacturing, Concrete Block and Brick Manufacturing, Engineering Services (Non-Construction), Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Sand, Gravel, Clay, and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining and Quarrying, Stone Mining and Quarrying
Advised

Ambassador Slate and Tile Roof

in their acquisition by

Mr. Louie Swyden

December 2009

The DVS Group
Administration of Environmental Quality Programs, Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting, Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (ACE), Biotechnology research and development laboratories or services in environmental science, Engineering Services (Non-Construction), Environmental Consulting Services, Environmental research and development laboratories or services (except biotechnology research and development), Environmental testing laboratories or services, Forestry and Logging, Government Facilities Services, Pollution testing (except automotive emissions testing) services, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Services to Buildings and Dwellings, Waste Management and Remediation Services, Waste Treatment and Disposal
Advised

CS Carey Inc.

in their acquisition by

Haakon Capital

December 2009

The DVS Group
Administration of Environmental Quality Programs, Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing, Aircraft and automotive wire and cable (except aluminum, copper) made from purchased nonferrous metals (except aluminum, copper) in wire drawing plants, Aircraft and automotive wire or cable made from purchased copper in wire drawing plants, Aircraft carrier catapults manufacturing, Aircraft distributors (wholesalers), Aircraft engine cradles manufacturing, Aircraft engine instruments manufacturing, Aircraft engines and parts distributors (wholesalers), Aircraft equipment and supplies distributors (wholesalers), Aircraft hardware, metal, manufacturing, Aircraft lighting fixtures manufacturing, Aircraft loading hoists manufacturing, Aircraft Manufacturing, Aircraft seats manufacturing, Aircraft tire manufacturing, Airport Operations, Airport, full service, Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing, Ammunition (except sporting) distributors (wholesalers), Ammunition boxes, light gauge metal, manufacturing, Ammunition
Advised

Aviation Systems Maintenance, Inc.

in their acquisition by

Vaisala

December 2009

The DVS Group
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing
Advised

Lumbee Enterprises

in their acquisition by

Coughlin Capital

December 2009

The DVS Group
Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (ACE), Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers, Engineering Services (Non-Construction), Furniture and Home Furnishings Stores, Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing, Furniture stores, used, Home and Garden E-Commerce, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Residential Building Construction, Sanitary Paper Product Manufacturing, Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing
Advised

British Traditions, Inc.

in their acquisition by

Mr. Tom Bar

December 2009

The DVS Group
Healthcare Software (Consumer), Healthcare Software (Enterprise), Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing, Research and Development in Biotechnology, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
Advised

Acceleration Laboratory Services

in their acquisition by

Mr. Brent Taylor

December 2009

The DVS Group
Administration of Human Resource Programs, Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance, Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, Employment Services, Human Resources Consulting Services, Other Support Services, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, Services to Buildings and Dwellings, Special Food Services, Warehousing
Advised

AdamsGabbert

in their acquisition by

Mariner Private Equity, LLC

December 2008

The DVS Group
Adhesive Manufacturing, Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing, Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (ACE), Asphalt roofing construction machinery manufacturing, Building materials (e.g., fascia, panels, siding, soffit), plastics, manufacturing, Building panels, corrugated and flat, plastics, manufacturing, Business Support Services, Ceiling lumber, dressed, resawing purchased lumber, Ceramic tiles, floor and wall, manufacturing, Dimension stone for buildings manufacturing, Door locks, metal, manufacturing, Doors and door frames, plastics, manufacturing, Doors, unframed glass, made from purchased glass, Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing, Electronic and Communications Manufacturing, Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, Engineering Services (Non-Construction), Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, Gypsum building products manufacturing, Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing, Navigational, Measuring, and Control
Advised

Odegard Sign Company

in their acquisition by

Mr. Dwayne Kurecka

December 2008

The DVS Group
Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (ACE), Building Finishing Contractors, Business Support Services, Death Care Services, Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors, Engineering Services (Non-Construction), House demolishing, Interior Design Services, Investigation, Guard, and Armored Car Services, Legal Services, Office Supplies (except Paper) Manufacturing, Personal and Laundry Services, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Residential cleaning services, Residential Property Managers, Security Systems Services, Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services
Advised

Sandy Inc.

in their acquisition by

Mr. Craig Maghurin and Mr. Skip Jackson

December 2008

The DVS Group
Administration of Human Resource Programs, Building Finishing Contractors, Death Care Services, Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors, Employment Services, Healthcare Software (Consumer), Healthcare Software (Enterprise), House demolishing, Human Resources Consulting Services, Interior Design Services, Investigation, Guard, and Armored Car Services, Legal Services, Personal and Laundry Services, Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, Research and Development in Biotechnology, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Residential cleaning services, Residential Property Managers, Security Systems Services, Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services
Advised

Labtech

in their acquisition by

Mr. Corey Orton and Mrs. Norma Orton

December 2007

The DVS Group
Administration of Environmental Quality Programs, Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (ACE), Biotechnology research and development laboratories or services in environmental science, Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance, Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Construction, Transportation, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, Engineering Services (Non-Construction), Environmental Consulting Services, Environmental research and development laboratories or services (except biotechnology research and development), Environmental testing laboratories or services, Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing, Government Facilities Services, Industrial Machinery and Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Machinery Manufacturing, Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing, Office Machinery and Equipment Rental and Le
Advised

GT Exhaust Systems

in their acquisition by

Mr. Ed Osborn with CID Capital

December 2007

The DVS Group
Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Distributors (Wholesalers), Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers, Flower, Nursery Stock, and Florists' Supplies Distributors (Wholesalers), Furniture and Home Furnishing Distributors (Wholesalers), Furniture and Home Furnishings Stores, Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing, Furniture stores, used, Hardware, and Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies Distributors (Wholesalers), Home and Garden E-Commerce, Household Appliances and Electrical and Electronic Goods Distributors (Wholesalers), Miscellaneous Durable Goods Distributors (Wholesalers), Office Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Other Commercial Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Other Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Distributors (Wholesalers), Other Professional Equipment and Supplies Distributors (Wholesalers), Paper and Paper Product Distributors (Wholesalers), Photographic Equipment and Supplies Distributors (Wholesalers), Promotional Products Distributors (Wholesalers), Servic
Advised

Top Master Inc.

in their acquisition by

Private Investor with CID Capital of Indianapolis

December 2006

Sectors The DVS Group serves:
Consumer Goods
Industrials
Retail
Technology
Business Services
Materials
Energy & Utilities
Health Care
Consumer Services
Financial Services
Media
Life Sciences

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