Dresner Partners to Assist GSP in Identifying and Pursuing Strategic Acquisition Opportunities

CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwired - Apr 9, 2014) - GSP™, a leading provider of in-store retail branding and marketing services, has retained Dresner Partners as its investment banker to assist the company in identifying and pursuing strategic acquisition opportunities. GSP uses its proprietary industry leading software system, POPManager®, to deliver cost-effective, site-specific and award-winning graphics and related services to its clients. GSP's clients include over 50 multi-site operators with more than 25,000 retail locations throughout North America. The company is headquartered in Clearwater, Fla.

GSP's acquisition program supports its strategy to expand capacity for its growing customer base and to extend its portfolio to complementary products and markets. GSP's growth plans include the acquisition of one or more retail marketing services businesses that offer point-of-purchase (POP) programs, retail fixtures and displays, digital signage, and communications services through traditional media and social networking outlets. 

The ideal acquisition candidate has revenue of at least $7 million; however, smaller opportunities may be of interest on a selective basis. Characteristics include a commitment to quality customer service, a strong management team, and long-standing relationships with multi-unit retail clients, including quick-service restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, department stores, and other retailers such as drug and apparel. GSP is seeking companies located in select U.S. cities in the Northeast, Midwest and Southwest (principally Texas), as well as Ontario, Canada.

Interested parties should contact Alan Mustacchi, (212)390-0089, amustacchi@dresnerco.com or Michelle Moreno, (312)780-7207, mmoreno@dresnerco.com of Dresner Partners.

About Dresner Partners
Dresner Partners is a FINRA-registered, middle-market investment bank headquartered in Chicago, Illinois with an office in New York City. Founded in 1991, Dresner Partners provides financial advisory services to middle-market companies throughout the world, including institutional private placements of debt and equity, merger and acquisition advisory, financial restructuring & corporate turnarounds, valuations and strategic consulting services. Dresner Partners is also a member of IMAP, an exclusive global organization of leading merger and acquisition advisory firms. An affiliated company, Dresner Corporate Services, is a strategic communications firm specializing in public and investor relations. More information is available at www.dresnerpartners.com or www.imap.com/locations/office.cfm?OfficeID=416

About GSP
GSP provides retail branding and marketing services with a focus on site-specific execution to help transform growth strategies into store-level success. It provides the lowest cost point-of-purchase (POP) program available by ensuring that stores only get what they need and nothing more. GSP helps its clients create an amazing in-store consumer experience and provides the tools to help execute it -- store by store. GSP makes retail better. For more information, visit www.gspretail.com.