Generational Capital Markets (GCM), a member of FINRA/SIPC and a leading mergers and acquisitions consulting firm for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce the sale of HKM Direct Market Communications’ assets to Consolidated Solutions. The acquisition closed June 23, 2026.

Located in Cleveland, Ohio, HKM Direct Market Communications is a full-service direct marketing and print solutions provider with more than a century of experience helping organizations strengthen customer engagement and accelerate business growth. The company delivers comprehensive marketing services, including direct mail, marketing automation, digital and offset printing, large format graphics, retail visual merchandising, print management, fulfillment, promotional products, and data driven marketing solutions. Serving clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to growing businesses, HKM combines advanced technology, rigorous quality control, and secure data management to execute personalized, multi-channel marketing campaigns that deliver measurable results.

Consolidated Solutions is a full-service marketing execution company, headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, that provides integrated technology, print, promotional, and creative solutions designed to help organizations strengthen brand awareness and drive business growth. Founded in 1996, the company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including marketing automation, direct mail, offset and wide-format printing, fulfillment and distribution, promotional products, software solutions, and custom storefront technology. By combining advanced technology with in-house production capabilities and personalized service, Consolidated Solutions delivers customized marketing communications that improve efficiency, enhance customer engagement, and maximize return on investment.

Generational Capital Market’s President and Supervising Principal, Brenen Hofstadter and his team, led by Senior Managing Director, M&A, Phil Pizzurro with the support of his Vice President successfully closed the deal. Generational Equity’s Senior Managing Director, DeWayne Nelon and Senior M&A Advisor, Bryce Gray established the initial relationship with HKM Direct Market Communications.

Ryan Binkley, CEO of Generational Group, added, “We are honored to have played a role in bringing these companies together. By combining their unique capabilities and shared vision for the future, they are well positioned to build on their success and achieve meaningful growth.”

About Generational Group

Generational Capital Markets, Inc. is a member of FINRA/SIPC. Generational Capital Markets and Generational Equity is part of Generational Group, which is headquartered in Dallas, TX, and is a leading, award winning full-service M&A consulting firm. Generational Group has over 350 professionals across 17 offices in North America. The firm empowers business owners to unlock the full value of their companies through a comprehensive suite of services—including M&A advisory, exit planning education, business valuation, strategic growth advisory, wealth advisory, and digital solutions.

Celebrating its 21st year, Generational has successfully closed over 1,900 transactions and has ranked #1 or #2 in all LSEG league tables for deals valued between $25 million and $1 billion in 2024 and 2025.

The firm was named 2025 USA Investment Banking Firm of the Year by the Global M&A Network and recognized as Investment Banking Firm of the Year by The M&A Advisor in 2024 and 2025.

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