PCE Executes ESOP Transaction for Midwest Drywall

CHICAGO, May 30, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PCE Investment Bankers, Inc., a leading financial services firm for middle market companies, is pleased to announce that the shareholders of Midwest Drywall Co, Inc. ("Midwest Drywall" or the "Company") have sold 100% to the Midwest Drywall Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP") Trust.

Founded in 1972, Midwest Drywall is a multiple award-winning company specializing in drywall, acoustical and general construction of industrial and commercial buildings. Headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, Midwest Drywall serves customers throughout the United States and has developed a reputation for excellent customer service.

PCE worked with the Midwest Drywall team to guide them through the ESOP feasibility study which provided a road map of their many options. PCE efficiently managed the ESOP transaction process including structuring the transaction and negotiating with the ESOP Trust on behalf of the selling shareholders.

Steve Nienke and Denis Dieker of Midwest Drywall commented "we reviewed several options for the transition of our business and a sale to our employees through an ESOP was the clear choice for us. We look forward to taking Midwest Drywall to the next level along with our employees as partners and owners. We appreciate all the guidance and leadership the PCE team provided in the ESOP transaction.

Eric Zaleski of PCE stated "throughout the decision-making process, Steve and Denis set up the ESOP to provide further benefit to their most prized asset ? the employees. From the start, Midwest Drywall was the ideal candidate for a very successful ESOP which will enhance its already strong company culture. I want to thank Steve, Denis and their team for having a clear vision and then allowing PCE to execute for all involved."

About: Midwest Drywall is a leading contractor of panel engineering, fabrication, installation, EIFS/plaster, metal-studs, drywall, specialty ceilings and finish carpentry. Headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, Midwest Drywall serves customers in the Midwest region and throughout the United States and has developed a reputation for excellent customer service. http://www.mwdw.com

About: PCE is a leading financial services firm for middle market companies, offering clients a full range of investment banking, valuation and advisory services. PCE delivers M&A support, ESOPs, management buyouts (MBOs), bankruptcy advisory, restructuring, and fairness and solvency opinion advisory services. Additionally, the firm offers management consulting, succession planning, strategic analysis and litigation support. Experienced in all market sectors, PCE has established several specialty practice areas, including Consumer, Diversified Industrial - Infrastructure & Power, Healthcare, Construction & Building Products, Manufacturing, and Food. Offices in Orlando, Atlanta, Chicago and New York. http://www.pcecompanies.com 

SOURCE PCE Management, Inc.