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Buyer-Side Search

Kasper & Associates has been retained by an Industrial Supply Company in Texas seeking a strategic acquisition. Some operational parameters of interest to the buyer include, but are not necessarily limited to the following: Industrial, maintenance, janitorial and manufacturing supplies and/or equipment providers Operations in Texas and/or Oklahoma Preferred Annual Sales Revenue: $5.0 to 20.0 […]

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K&A Success Story: Dollamur Sport Surfaces

We really enjoy seeing former client companies succeed following a transaction.  Dollamur Sport Surfaces is one of those success stories! From the Fort Worth Star-Telegram: ******************************** New indoor turf sparks expansion for Fort Worth company Dollamur Sports Surfaces introduces portable indoor turf product for schools Company expanding manufacturing near its base at old Ranch Style […]

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Kasper & Associates Market Update

Along with the return of 100 degree temperatures in Texas (You didn’t think we’d avoid that, did you?), Kasper & Associates is seeing the return of steadier deal flow to the M&A marketplace.  We believe the two main factors for the recent surge in seller activity are (1) improved business performance which increases company value, […]

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Associate Spotlight: Leland Clemons

Leland Clemons has been a Senior Associate at Kasper & Associates since 2012.  During his professional career, Mr. Clemons has served in various management positions in commercial and investment banking as well as real estate development management.  He continues to offer strategic planning services for middle market companies in manufacturing, retail and service industries. Providing […]

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Market Update: A Deal Like No Other

The following article from the Axial Forum details how unique a business sale transaction is.  The M&A Specialists at Kasper & Associates have a passion for shepherding clients through these life-changing occasions, drawing on the firm’s experience in over 300 transactions since 1984. *******************************************  “A Deal Like No Other: Selling a Business” By Samuel Howard […]

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M&A Advisers Proven to Improve Valuations

Not news to us, of course, but now an academic study validates our long-held claim:  K&A is able to sell a company in a shorter period of time, in a more confidential manner and under more favorable terms than business owners can on their own. From Axial Forum: ************************************************** M&A Advisers Proven to Improve Valuations […]

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Market Update: Selling to a Competitor

The press release announcing the sale of Harvest Supply Company to BWI describes a recent successful K&A transaction between two direct competitors.  I wanted to highlight this transaction, because I believe it serves as an example for other business owners considering the sale of their companies. In some cases the most likely buyer candidate for a […]

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Harvest Supply Company Sold to BWI

BWI Companies, Inc. of Nash, Texas has acquired substantially all the assets of Fort Worth, Texas-based Harvest Supply Company. Harvest’s storied history dates back to 1939 when brothers William P. Cranz and Gus E. Cranz founded Harvest Seed Company, a retail store offering seeds, grains and gardening products on 7th Street west of downtown Fort […]

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Kasper & Associates Market Update

  I’d be remiss if I didn’t start this update by announcing Ed & Janet Kasper’s 50th Anniversary today!  Please see the announcement here.  Congratulations, Mom & Dad! Speaking of celebrations, we’re happy to announce another successful K&A transaction.  Click here for the press release announcing the sale of Cronin Masonry Supply. As with Cronin, […]

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Cronin Masonry Supply Sold to Alliance Materials

Alliance Materials, Inc. of Keller, Texas (www.alliancematerials.com), a holding of Brickstone Development, L.P., has acquired Cronin Masonry Supply, Inc. of Weatherford, Texas.  With this acquisition Alliance has positioned itself in the most rapidly growing area of the D/FW Metroplex. Cronin’s history dates back to 1997 when Joe Cronin progressed from being a brick/stone mason to […]