Dirks, Van Essen & April is the leading merger and acquisition firm in the U.S. newspaper industry.

Since its inception in 1980, the firm has focused on assisting with the sale, acquisition, and valuation of newspapers, making DV&A the top choice for both independently-owned and major newspaper companies.

The firm has been involved in more than 600 transactions, with an aggregate value exceeding $12 billion. Over the years, the firm has earned a reputation for its deep industry knowledge and extensive experience, handling more newspaper transactions than all other firms combined since the mid-1990s.