Generational Group Advises Bard Flowers in its Sale to Private Investor

By Generational Group

12/12/2022

Generational Group, a leading mergers and acquisitions advisor for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce the sale
of its client Bard Flowers, Inc. to a Private Investor. The transaction closed August 15, 2022. 

Located in Eagan, Minnesota, Bard Flowers, Inc. (BFI) makes and distributes floral products to convenience as well as drug stores in much of Minnesota and Northwestern Wisconsin.
The Company delivers fresh high-quality flowers, including single roses; three, six, and twelve rose bouquets; four sizes of mixed bouquets; plush single roses; and preserved, and artificial roses. 

BFI’s products are conveniently found and enjoyed for many occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, and holidays, as well as “thank you”, “get well”, sympathy, and other purposes. BFI is well known in its region
and has an excellent reputation for convenience and customer satisfaction on high quality flowers and complementary products.

Generational Group Executive Managing Director of M&A – Central Region, Michael Goss, Senior M&A Advisor, Steve Dinehart, with the support of Vice President, M&A, Lance Thomasson successfully closed the deal.  Senior Managing Director, Joe Van Voorhis established the original relationship with BFI.

“We were able to transition the Company from one local family to another ensuring the continuity of Bard Flowers to the benefit of all stakeholders,” said Dinehart. 


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.