
Generational Group Advises A Better Choice Lock & Key in Sale to Anderson Lock and Safe
By Generational Group
08/20/2020
Generational Group, a leading mergers and acquisitions advisor for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce the sale of its client, A Better Choice Lock & Key, LLC, to Anderson Lock and Safe. The acquisition closed August 3, 2020 and details were not disclosed.
Located in Chandler, Arizona, A Better Choice Lock & Key provides a full-service lock shop, knowledgeable team members, state-of-the-art equipment and an extensive inventory of locking hardware, keys, safes and security components to its clients.
Anderson Lock and Safe, located in Phoenix, Arizona, is the largest locksmith firm in Arizona. Since 1966, the Company has remained a family-owned and community-focused organization emphasizing customer service, integrity, and expertise in locks and security.
Generational Group Executive Managing Director of M&A – Western Region, Stephen Crisham, and his team, led by M&A Advisor Jerry Glover with support from Vice President Mergers & Acquisitions Bo Zhao, successfully closed the deal. Senior Managing Director Doug Morrow established the initial relationship with A Better Choice Lock & Key.
“It was a pleasure working with the seller and the buyer in this transaction. Both were completely motivated, organized, and professional during the entire process” said Glover.
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.