Generational Group Announces the Acquisition of Data Devices International, Inc., by Patty Grover, former Vice President

By Generational Group

12/09/2014

Generational Group, a leading mergers and acquisitions advisor for privately-held, middle-market businesses, is pleased to announce the acquisition of its client, Data Devices International, Inc., (DDI) headquartered in San Marino, California, by Patty Grover, its former Vice President. The acquisition closed on November 18, 2014.

DDI is a leader in the media maintenance industry with over 37 years of experience in the magnetic media and data security business. DDI is located in the Los Angeles metro area and has been in business for over 40 years. 

The company operates as a wholesale distributor and has one of the broadest product lines of data security and media destruction products available, including shredders, destroyers, hard drive duplicators, degaussers and a variety of other items. 

To learn more, visit www.datadev.com.

Managing Director Stephen Crisham and his team, including affiliate Cole Preston and Vice President Lori Galloway, led the Generational Group deal team that assisted DDI on its buyout. 

Cole Preston stated, “DDI is in very good hands with existing management’s extensive tenure and experience in the industry. The previously family-owned company is pleased that the founder’s legacy will be continued into the future for many years to come.”


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.