May 2016 | Iowa

ABC Sign & Display Co. Acquired By Private investor

Generational Equity, 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 Equity, along with its trusted affiliate partners, Chris Barnard andTodd 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 Equity

Generational Equity, headquartered in Dallas, with over 200 professionals located throughout North America, helps business owners release the wealth of their business by providing merger, acquisition and strategic growth advisory services. Our four-step approach features M&A education, financial analysis and reporting, sales documentation and deal-making.  Our team was recently recognized by M&A Advisor as Valuation Firm of the Year.


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