RLS Associates provides professional merger, acquisition and divestiture consulting services – as well as other management and growth capital consulting services – to companies and individuals seeking to buy or sell businesses or to grow and improve their existing enterprise. Active since 1986, the firm’s team of experienced professionals has earned a premier reputation in the region for ethical and effective intermediary and consulting services. RLS focuses on companies with Revenues of $2 to $100 million in manufacturing, distribution, services and technology related businesses. Its services and expertise help business owners develop and implement business continuation and exit strategies that fit with their personal goals. It assists business buyers, whether corporations seeking strategic acquisitions or entrepreneurs and private equity funds pursuing investment opportunities, in locating and negotiating profitable transactions. Our approach is designed to: 1. Protect confidentiality for clients throughout the process. 2. Locate the right buyers, sellers and/or investors. 3. Maximize client economic and strategic benefit. 4. Minimize the time clients divert from their business, while maintaining client control. 5. Provide objective, executive level strategic advice and insights.