Generational Group Advises Mountain West Security in its Sale to Fire Protection Service Corporation

By Generational Group

11/01/2021

Generational Group, a leading mergers and acquisitions advisor for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce the sale of its client Mountain West Security, LLC to Fire Protection Service Corporation (dba Mountain Alarm Fire & Security). The transaction closed September 21, 2021.

Headquartered in Orem, Utah, with multiple locations throughout Western U.S., Mountain West Security (MWS) is an installer of commercial and residential fire and security alarm systems with 24-hour monitoring, commercial access control systems, and commercial and residential camera systems. MWS has been a trusted partner of commercial and residential property owners throughout the Western U.S.

Mountain Alarm Fire & Security, headquartered in Ogden, Utah, provides the highest quality security, safety and automation backed by the best customer service. Their state-of-the-art products and services include commercial and residential security systems, fire alarm systems, video, managed access, and test and inspections. Mountain Alarm is a third-generation family business with 14 offices across Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, Utah, Nevada, Colorado, and Arizona. They are focused on growing organically and through acquisition. They will celebrate their 70-year anniversary in 2022.

Generational Group Executive Managing Director of M&A – Western Region, Stephen Crisham, led by Sr. Managing Director Mergers & Acquisitions, Fred Zweifel, with support by Sr. Managing Director – Western Region, Lori Galloway, closed the transaction. Senior Managing Director James Carr established the initial relationship with MWS.


About Generational

Generational Group, headquartered in Dallas, TX, is a leading, award winning full-service M&A advisory firm. Generational has over 300 professionals across 16 offices in North America. The firm empowers business owners to unlock the full value of their companies through a comprehensive suite of services—including strategic growth consulting, exit planning education, business valuation, value enhancement strategies, M&A advisory, digital solutions, and wealth management.

Celebrating its 20th year, Generational has successfully closed over 1,700 transactions and has ranked #1 or #2 in all LSEG league tables for deals valued between $25 million and $500 million in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

The firm was named 2024 USA Investment Banking Firm of the Year by the Global M&A Network and recognized as Investment Banking Firm of the Year by The M&A Advisor in both 2024 and 2022.