Generational Group Announces the Sale of ABC Sign & Display Co.

By Generational Group

08/31/2016

Generational Group, a leading mergers and acquisitions advisor for privately-held, middle-market businesses, is pleased to announce the sale of its client, McGuire Holdings, Inc., McGuire SKM, Inc., dba ABC Sign & Display Co., to an individual investor. Details were not disclosed.

McGuire Holdings, Inc., McGuire SKM, Inc., dba ABC Sign & Display Co., headquartered in Urbandale, IA, provides signs, flagpoles, promotional items and awnings.

In addition to custom design, the Company offers signage installation and maintenance services. ABC Sign & Display Co. was founded in 1966 and owned by Kevin and Phoelisa McGuire. The acquisition closed on May 31, 2016.

Michael Goss, Managing Director, and Bryan Gooden, Vice President, of Generational Group, along with its trusted affiliate partners, Chris Barnard and Todd McGreevy of Marigold Resources, led the transaction.

Michael Goss reports, “The transaction was a strong fit between our clients seeking an exit from their business and a savvy individual investor looking to own and operate his own business, which resulted in a fantastic transaction for both the seller and the buyer.”


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.