Gardner Signs, Inc. Fort Collins, CO Industry: Industrials / Manufacturing
Transaction: Sale to Financial Buyer
Gardner Signs designs, manufactures and installs custom on-premise signage. The owner / operator of privately owned Gardner Signs, having spent more than 30 years in the sign industry, decided to sell the company and retire. GMB Business Advisors was retained as Gardner Signs' exclusive financial advisor. GMB Business Advisors conducted a broad marketing process, successfully structuring the sale of Gardner Signs to a private investor group led by James Neenan. GMB Business Advisors also assisted in locating the senior debt financing necessary to facilitate the transaction, and negotiated the closing documents for its client. The owner's interest in the ongoing legacy of the business was an important consideration in selecting the acquirer. The deal was structured in such a way as to provide a smooth transition, with all personnel – including senior management – company names and multiple locations remaining unchanged. Go Back
