Generational Group Advises Riviera Pools in Sale to Two Private Investors

By Generational Group

01/08/2021

Generational Group, a leading mergers and acquisitions advisor for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce the sale of Riviera Pools, Inc. and D & B Services to two Private Investors. The acquisition closed December 21, 2020 and details were not disclosed.

Riviera Pools (Riviera), located in Foley, Alabama and founded in 1993, provides swimming pool construction, service, repair and sells related retail products. In 2020, revenue was derived from construction and remodeling and service and repair. The Company has built its reputation by providing friendly customer service and high-quality products. Riviera has served the Gulf Coast and the Southern Baldwin County for over 20 years.

Generational Group Executive Managing Director of M&A – Central Region, Michael Goss, and his team, led by Senior M&A Advisor, Sam Sumner, with support from Vice President of Mergers and Acquisitions, Jacob Mangalath, successfully closed the transaction. Senior Managing Director Terry Stidham established the initial relationship with Riviera.

“The seller has agreed to remain with the two investors for one year to help ensure a successful transition,” said Sumner.


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 consistently ranks #1 or #2 in all LSEG league tables for deals valued between $25 million and $500 million.

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.