M&A Specialists
to Furniture, Furnishings & Related Industries

Stump's credentialed team offers sell-side advising, buy-side engagements, and valuation preparation across the global furnishings industries.

M&A Advisory

With five decades of experience, Stump & Company is poised for another fifty years of delivering industry leading results for its clients. This privately held Mergers & Acquisition Advisory firm remains a family business and is now led by its second and third generations, partners Tim Stump, Bo Stump and Stuart Stump Mullens.

With over 400 M&A transactions to date across the globe Stump has the experience to execute deals efficiently, professionally, and confidentially. Delivering superior results for business owners.

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1
years in business
$15M - $250M
typical sell-side enterprise value
5+
M&A transactions

Stump's level of professionalism and attention to detail is unparalleled. If you're considering a merger or acquisition in the home furnishings or Ecommerce space, there's no one better.

Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google

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Strategic Lanes

Stump services include sell-side advising, buy-side engagements, and comprehensive valuation modeling. M&A Advisory
The Stump Difference

Since 1972, the Stump team is committed to guiding owners through the selling process, with a track record of achieving the maximum price, on the best terms, with the right buyer. Our proven process of underwriting, valuing, and managing the marketing process provides the owner/client with confidence that the market is speaking accurately.

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Stump M&A Advisory Team
Stump & Company team. From left to right: Bo Stump, Stuart Stump Mullens, Tim Stump.

Stump & Company

Based in Charlotte, NC, Stump & Company is a global M&A Advisory firm with deep experience across Home Furnishings & Décor, Manufacturing, Direct-To-Consumer & E-Commerce, Showrooms & Real Estate, and Family Businesses.

Stump & Company guides business owners through the selling process. Our record demonstrates that we can connect the right buyer with your company, and that we can negotiate the best price along with superior terms. When you partner with Stump, you work with the Stumps. We do the work - not junior staff or outsourced vendors. Your work stays in the family, where it belongs. We are accountable, transparent, and confidential. Our commitment is to pedigreed senior-level focus on executing deals professionally and quickly.

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Latest News

The Business of Home podcast
Articles & Publications

Stump M&A team talks furniture industry turmoil on BOH Podcast

M&A experts Tim and Bo Stump dissect a chaotic time in the furniture industry with host Dennis Scully on The Business of Home podcast.
The Business of Home podcast

Stump M&A team talks furniture industry turmoil on BOH Podcast

M&A experts Tim and Bo Stump dissect a chaotic time in the furniture industry with host Dennis Scully on The Business of Home podcast.
Handy Living deal
Deal Announcements

Handy Living acquired by Alto Systems

Stump & Company is pleased to announce the sale of Handy Living to a subsidiary of Alto Systems, Inc. Stump's M&A team initiated the transaction and served as exclusive advisors to Handy Living and its selling shareholders.
Handy Living deal

Handy Living acquired by Alto Systems

Stump & Company is pleased to announce the sale of Handy Living to a subsidiary of Alto Systems, Inc. Stump's M&A team initiated the transaction and served as exclusive advisors to Handy Living and its selling shareholders.
Mandalay Bay
Market

Las Vegas Summer Market

The Stump M&A team braved the Nevada heat to gain further insight into the challenges and opportunities the industry currently faces.
Mandalay Bay

Las Vegas Summer Market

The Stump M&A team braved the Nevada heat to gain further insight into the challenges and opportunities the industry currently faces.
Why M&A is Good for the Furniture Industry
Articles & Publications

Why M&A is Good for the Furniture Industry

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are key to a healthy economy, and the furniture industry is no exception. Over the past five years, M&A transactions have played a significant role in the evolution of the furniture industry, and they will continue to shape its future for years to come.

Why M&A is Good for the Furniture Industry

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are key to a healthy economy, and the furniture industry is no exception. Over the past five years, M&A transactions have played a significant role in the evolution of the furniture industry, and they will continue to shape its future for years to come.