FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: MARYAM KUBASEK
513.583.5413, ext. 188
Cincinnati--The Midwest Opportunity Fund has announced the recent acquisition of Ad-Pro Signs, LLC, a full-service sign center (www.ad-prosigns.com) in greater Cincinnati.
Ad-Pro is the second portfolio company to become part of the Midwest Opportunity Fund, which brings together seasoned professionals with equity to invest in carefully selected, privately-held businesses. These businesses become part of the Midwest Opportunity Fund, which invests the necessary capital to help them grow and bring the owner’s vision to fruition. MOF invests in all areas of the company, including training and mentoring.
“We are very excited about our new partnership with Midwest Opportunity Fund,” said owner Jim Kleemeier. “The comprehensive support that MOF provides, coupled with Ad-Pro Signs’ excellent track record, assures a winning combination for successful growth in product scope and market penetration.”
Kleemeier emphasized that the depth of MOF resources has been of great benefit to a company of Ad-Pro’s size. “In the short history of the partnership, our staff has been able to take advantage of superior in-house training which has enhanced personal life skills as well as general business training. Through the full spectrum of resources, the association allows us to accelerate the achievement of our vision years ahead of schedule.”
The transaction was managed by The Malibu Group, a Blue Ash-based mergers and acquisitions consulting firm. “The Malibu Group was first class to work with throughout all phases of the acquisition process,” Kleemeier noted. “I actually enjoyed the process and found it to be a very interesting and educational experience. The speed of the process was perfect for what we were trying to achieve. I never felt rushed or that they were slow to react. It was a pleasure to work with true professionals as we executed the transaction.”