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Generational Equity Announces Sale of Morrison Architectural Sign Co. to Maxtin, Inc.

By Generational Equity

10/25/2016

Generational Equity, a leading mergers and acquisitions advisor for privately held, middle-market businesses, is pleased to announce the sale of its client, Morrison Architectural Sign Co. of Farmers Branch, TX, to Maxtin, Inc., of Dallas, TX. The acquisition closed September 30, 2016. Details were not disclosed.

Morrison Architectural Sign is a full-service sign company that designs, fabricates, and installs interior and exterior signage for hospitals, office buildings, and large corporations.

The company works with architects, environmental designers, general contractors, and building owners. MAS has been owned and operated by brothers Bryan and James Morrison since its inception in 1984.

Managing Director Michael Goss and Vice President Bryan Gooden led the Generational Equity deal team that advised MAS on the transaction. 

“With an extensive background in operations, management and leadership, Maxtin will provide an excellent replacement for MAS’ existing executive team,” stated Gooden.

Maxtin Inc., founded by Buddy Kanizar, acquired MAS based on the potential within the company. “With great name recognition in the Dallas area and signage industry, MAS’s commitment to quality and execution have well positioned the company for growth,” stated Buddy.

Buddy plans to continue the traditions and values that Bryan and James instilled in the company while growing the capabilities and product offerings of the company.

About Generational

Headquartered in Dallas, Generational is one of the leading M&A advisory firms in North America.

With more than 350 professionals located throughout 17 offices in North America, the companies help business owners release the wealth of their business by providing growth consulting, merger, acquisition, and wealth management services. Their six-step approach features strategic and tactical growth consulting, exit planning education, business valuation, value enhancement strategies, M&A transactional services, and wealth management.

The M&A Advisor named the company Investment Banking Firm of the Year three years in a row, Valuation Firm of the Year in 2020, and North American Investment Bank of the Year in 2022 as well as Consulting Firm of the Year. For more information, visit https://www.generational.com.