Generational Equity Advises A3GEO in its Sale to RMA Companies

Generational Equity, a leading mergers and acquisitions advisor for privately held businesses, has successfully facilitated the sale of A3GEO, Inc. to RMA Companies. This acquisition will bolster RMA's geotechnical, geologic, and seismic service offerings in California and expand its capabilities to pursue federally funded projects throughout the Western United States. The transaction closed on May 31, 2023.

A3GEO, founded in 2010, specializes in identifying, characterizing, and mitigating geohazard-related risks associated with ground shaking, land sliding, and liquefaction. The company serves public and private customers across multiple markets and is based in Berkeley, California. Under the leadership of founders Dona Kelly, PE, GE, and Wayne Magnusen, PE, GE, A3GEO provides comprehensive services from risk assessment to foundation design. As part of the acquisition, A3GEO will operate as a business unit of RMA GeoScience, with Dona Kelly leading the combined group as President.

RMA Companies, on the other hand, is a prominent provider of professional services in environmental consulting, geosciences, and materials testing and inspection. The company serves diverse government and commercial end-markets, including transportation, healthcare, education, renewable energy, and water resources. With a team of engineers, geologists, inspectors, and technicians, RMA helps infrastructure asset owners and construction companies maintain compliance with regulatory and operating requirements. Founded in 1962, RMA is based in Rancho Cucamonga, California, and operates as a portfolio company of OceanSound Partners.

The acquisition of A3GEO adds significant value to RMA Companies by expanding its service offerings and gaining access to A3GEO's certifications and client relationships. This strategic move aligns with RMA's aggressive growth strategy to establish a national platform providing geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, construction materials testing, inspection, and certification for critical infrastructure projects across the country.

Commenting on the acquisition, Ed Lyon, CEO of RMA, expressed his enthusiasm about the integration of A3GEO, stating, "The addition of A3GEO's capabilities, certifications, and key client relationships will allow us to pursue a wide range of federally funded projects throughout the Western United States." The combined expertise and resources of both companies will enhance their ability to deliver high-quality services and support the country's infrastructure development.

Dona Kelly, Founder of A3GEO, shared her excitement about the acquisition, mentioning that the collaboration with RMA would bring new resources and expertise to their customers. She emphasized their commitment to growth and the opportunity to continue expanding their reach with the support of their new parent company.

Wayne Magnusen, also a Founder of A3GEO, echoed these sentiments, expressing his enthusiasm for the new doors that the acquisition would open for their clients and the professional staff.

Generational Equity, through its Executive Managing Director of M&A – Western Region, Stephen Crisham, and his team led by Managing Director Mergers & Acquisitions, Jim Hermann, played a pivotal role in facilitating the sale. Senior Vice President, Amy Wall, also provided valuable support during the deal. The initial relationship between Generational Equity and A3GEO was established by Executive Managing Director, Tom Braun.

Generational Equity is a leading M&A advisory firm headquartered in Dallas. With over 350 professionals across 16 offices in North America, their suite of advisory services includes strategic growth consulting, exit planning education, business valuation, value enhancement strategies, M&A services, digital services, and wealth management. They have been recognized for their excellence in the industry, receiving prestigious awards such as Investment Banking Firm of the Year and Valuation Firm of the Year.

The successful sale of A3GEO to RMA Companies showcases Generational Equity's expertise in facilitating mergers and acquisitions for privately held businesses. By leveraging their extensive network and industry knowledge, they help business owners unlock the wealth of their businesses and drive transformational growth.

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