Most owners of manufacturing, industrial services, and trade businesses sell one company in a lifetime. The buyer across the table has done this many times, and so has the buyer’s …
Industrial Services: What Buyers Are Actually Paying For
If you own an industrial services or specialty maintenance business doing $20 million or more in revenue, there is a reasonable chance you have already had the call. A platform’s …
Commercial Case Study: Highland Commercial Roofing
Overview of the Transaction DGP Served as Exclusive Financial Advisor to Highland Commercial Roofing, a roofing and building envelope contractor serving industrial and commercial customers DGP’s process resulted in a …
B2B Blue-Collar Services M&A: Midyear 2026 Report
The first half of 2026 demonstrated that strong M&A headlines do not translate into uniformly higher valuations for B2B blue-collar service companies. While private-equity-backed platforms remain active across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire and life safety, and other essential services, buyers are increasingly selective and valuations vary widely. Companies with recurring revenue, skilled and certified workforces, diversified customers, strong financial reporting, and limited owner dependence continue to command the greatest interest and strongest multiples. For owners considering a sale, business readiness—not market timing—is likely to have the greatest impact on value.
Commercial/Industrial Case Study: The PK Companies
Overview of the Transaction DGP Served as Exclusive Financial Advisor to the PK Companies, an industrial services company offering coatings / fireproofing, tech-enabled inspections and soft-craft services DGP Capital marketed …
Q1 2023 – Energy & Industrials Sector Update
DGP Capital’s Q1 2023 Overview of the Industrial & Energy Technology sectors is now available. This review of our key sectors of coverage includes: The industry segments covered in DGP …
John Lionberger Joins DGP Capital’s Industrial & Manufacturing M&A Team
DGP Capital is pleased to announce that John Lionberger has joined DGP Capital as an Executive Director. With the addition of John to its advisory team, DGP further deepens its …
Sell My Business Directly or With a Broker, or Advisor, Intermediary or Investment Bank
The owners of successful small to mid-sized businesses occasionally are approached by financial or strategic buyers seeking to open discussions about a potential merger or acquisition. While this is an …
Why Knowing How Your Business Ranks from a “Sellability” Standpoint Is Helpful, Even If You Aren’t Ready to Sell Anytime Soon
Some entrepreneurs build businesses with the primary goal of selling to a strategic or financial buyer. For these individuals, the issue of their company’s “sellability” is paramount. But many business …
Why You Should Begin Your Exit Planning Early, even if an Exit is Years Away
There are many reasons a middle market business owner might decide he or she needs an exit strategy. But a successful and lucrative business exit, one which allows the owner …