
Generational Group Advises Centric Telecom in its Sale to an Industry Acquirer
By Generational Group
09/22/2021
Generational Group, a leading mergers and acquisitions advisor for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce the sale of its client, Centric Telecom, Inc., to an industry acquirer.
Centric Telecom (CTI), located in McLean, Virginia, is the premier provider of telecommunications products, services, and solutions. Centric was founded in 2004 and has remained a telecommunications industry leader with a well-known emphasis on providing exceptional customer service and support.
The Company’s broad products and services enable it to meet any communications challenge. From new phone system installation and VoIP to unified messaging to SIP trunks, CTI’s customized solutions and unsurpassed customer service enable commercial enterprises and non-profits to increase their productivity and efficiency through streamlined communications.
Over the course of its 16-year operating history, CTI has developed an outstanding reputation in its marketplace, and is well known for the reliability and quality of its service. The acquisition enabled the acquirer to leverage Centric’s customer relationships and to capture substantial economic and technology synergies.
Generational Group Executive Managing Director, M&A-Technology Practice Leader, David Fergusson, and his team, led by Managing Director, M&A, Frank Folz, with the support of Vice President Mergers & Acquisitions, Corey Painter, successfully closed the deal. Executive Managing Director Randy Kamin established the initial relationship with CTI.
Folz stated, “It was a great privilege representing Centric owner Larry Dressel and working with the high-integrity acquiring team throughout the process.”
Folz added, “There is great satisfaction knowing that Larry and the quality of the Centric organization he has built will generate sustained value for the shareholders of the acquiring entity for years to come.”
About Generational
Generational Group, headquartered in Dallas, TX, is a leading, award winning full-service M&A advisory firm. Generational has over 300 professionals across 16 offices in North America. The firm empowers business owners to unlock the full value of their companies through a comprehensive suite of services—including strategic growth consulting, exit planning education, business valuation, value enhancement strategies, M&A advisory, digital solutions, and wealth management.
Celebrating its 20th year, Generational has successfully closed over 1,700 transactions and consistently ranks #1 or #2 in all LSEG league tables for deals valued between $25 million and $500 million.
The firm was named 2024 USA Investment Banking Firm of the Year by the Global M&A Network and recognized as Investment Banking Firm of the Year by The M&A Advisor in both 2024 and 2022.