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Buying, selling, or merging a business can be the culmination of your life’s work. Your results should be nothing less than extraordinary. DAK has been providing critical M&A strategic guidance, expert execution, and tenacious advocacy to middle-market business owners for over 40 years. That’s what we call “The Mid-Market, Maximized.”

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VCI – Emergency Vehicle Specialists recapitalized by Tightrope Capital & NewSpring Capital

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VCI is the preeminent full lifecycle sales and service provider of emergency ambulance solutions to first aid squads, EMS organizations, fire departments, hospital organizations, municipalities, and private medical transport companies in the Mid-Atlantic Region. VCI was recapitalized by private equity firms Tightrope Capital Partners and NewSpring Capital.

DAK led a competitive, sell-side process for VCI, generating multiple offers from a wide range of strategic buyers and financial sponsors. By positioning the combination of VCI’s market leadership position, comprehensive services offering, strong manufacturer relationships, and robust backlog, DAK achieved an outstanding outcome for the company’s shareholders.

The acquisition provides the shareholders of VCI an opportunity to accelerate its growth strategy by expanding its core ambulance business, building out the value-added segments of conversions and remounts, implementing operational improvements, and pursuing acquisitions with the help of its new partners. Tightrope and NewSpring have an opportunity to leverage VCI’s strong management team and operating platform to build a multi-regional player in emergency ambulance solutions.

Machinery Services Corp. & Rapid Pump & Meter Service Co., Inc. has been acquired by Hidden Harbor Capital Partners

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Machinery Services Corp. and Rapid Pump & Meter Service Co., Inc is a leading provider of turnkey electrical & mechanical field service contracting services to high-profile industrial, municipal, infrastructure, and transportation customers. MSC&RPM was acquired by Hidden Harbor Capital Partners as a platform company.

DAK led a competitive, sell-side process for MSC&RPM. DAK successfully positioned MSC&RPM’s 44-year track record of providing custom-tailored, field service for mission critical infrastructure in sectors, such as, water and wastewater, pump, industrial contracting, and rotational equipment repair solutions throughout the Northeast and mid-atlantic region.

Hidden Harbor’s belief that great companies are built on a strong group of people as their foundation, will continue to support Rich Taylor, MSC&RPM President, along with his full team to continue to drive the company and expand it to the next level.

Focus Forward Skilled Care has been acquired by Sonas Home Health Care

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Focus Forward Skilled Care LLC is a leading, multi-site provider of skilled pediatric home health care services based in Orlando, Florida. Originally founded in the mid 2010’s, they are renowned for their high standard of care to at-risk, high acuity pediatric patient populations. Focus Forward was acquired by Sonas Home Healthcare, a leading provider of pediatric and skilled health care services.

DAK served as the exclusive investment banker and financial advisor to FFSC initiating and managing the entire transaction process. DAK conducted a highly strategic buyer search to identify a set of exceptional acquirers of which Sonas Home Health Care emerged as the superior partner to bring these two leading companies together.

The owners of Focus Forward Skilled Care have created a superior company built with a focus on a high standard of care and strong patient outcomes. With this transaction, they have been able to extend their services to an even broader patient community with a strategic partner which will accelerate the company’s growth.

Cambridge Silversmiths, Ltd., Inc. has been sold to Lenox Corporation

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Cambridge is the industry leader for design and innovation of flatware and tabletop accessories ranking #1 as the national flatware brand and the #3 national tabletop brand. Cambridge was acquired by Lenox Corporation, an American company and market leader in tableware and giftware.

DAK led a competitive, sell-side process for Cambridge, identifying several exceptional acquirers of which Lenox Corporation emerged as the superior partner. By positioning the combination of Cambridge’s trusted brand equity, large product portfolio and knowledge, DAK achieved an outstanding outcome for the company’s shareholders.

The transaction capitalizes on Cambridge Silversmiths leadership position in the flatware and tabletop industry’s and will enhance the depth of products and customers for Lenox.

National Electronic Alloys has been acquired by Fox Three Partners

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National Electronic Alloys (“NEA”)is a leading ‘Stocking” specialty metal service center distributor providing a wide array of Defense Acquisition Regulation System (DFARS) compliant products across the U.S. and international markets. The company stocks one of the largest inventories of Controlled and Low Expansion Alloys. Key end markets include: Aircraft & Aerospace, Hermetic Sealing, Telecom, Stencil/Etching, Semiconductor and Solar.

DAK led a competitive, sell-side process for NEA , generating multiple offers from a wide range of buyers. By positioning the combination of NEA’s trusted brand equity, large inventory of Controlled and Low Expansion Alloys, deep relationships with leading producers and unmatched cloud-based infrastructure, DAK achieved an outstanding outcome for the company’s shareholder.

The acquisition provides the shareholder with a liquidity event after nearly 3 decades of pioneering leadership in the sector. NEA’s vision and strong commitment & investment to their cloud-based infrastructure leading up to the company’s sale, will allow the buyer to scale the business in the coming years.

Bearings Limited has been acquired by Solve Industrial Motion Group

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Bearings Limited, a 70+ year legacy and multi-generational family business distributing bearings and power transmissions was acquired by Solve Industrial Motion Group, a platform company of Audax.

DAK led a competitive, sell-side process for Bearings Limited, garnering several offers. DAK positioned Bearings Limited to highlight their key value drivers: capitalizing on their leadership position as a value-added distributor of high-quality products while focusing in on the culture & operations to provide superior customer service. These key characteristics were particularly attractive to Solve Industrial Motion Group.

This acquisition gives the owners of Bearings Limited the opportunity to monetize the business they have built. The combination allows Solve Industrial Motion Group to capitalize on Bearings Limited strong customer relations and strategic locations throughout the US using it to expand and increase its category offering.

FinTech Leader Koger’s Assets sold to HWM

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Koger, an NJ-based global financial services software company providing investor services and regulatory solutions to fund administrators, had its assets acquired by Ireland-based HWM Group, a Portfolio Company of Lovell Minnick.
DAK led a competitive, sell-side process for Koger, garnering several offers in a challenging market environment. DAK positioned Koger to highlight its key value drivers: market leadership in the fund administration software industry, comprehensive solutions suite, blue chip customer relationships, and strong recurring revenue. These value drivers were highly complementary and accretive to HWM’s growth strategy.

The combination allows HWM to accelerate innovation and gain greater economies of scope and service within their software offerings to better serve its clients.

Paterson Papers has sold its assets to Lindenmeyr Munroe

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Paterson Papers, a fourth-generation distributor of fine paper products in the metro New York area has been sold to the Metro Division of Lindenmeyr Munroe. LIndenmeyr Munroe, a subsidiary of Central National Gottesman has been in business for more than 100 years and is the leading independent paper, packaging, and facility solutions provider in the United States.

DAK served as the exclusive investment banker and financial advisor to Paterson Papers, initiating the transaction and managing the divestiture process. Throughout the sale process, DAK focused on identifying a partner who would be able to capitalize on the strong history and reputation that Paterson has built during its 107-year history.

This transaction allows the owners of Paterson Papers to monetize the business they have built while simultaneously gaining resources to solidify their strong customer relationships and regional presence.

West Essex Building Supply has been acquired by Jaeger Lumber

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West Essex Building Supply Co., a full-service distributor of building materials and supplies for residential contractors and do it yourself homeowners, has been acquired by Jaeger Lumber, a provider of lumber and building products with 7 locations in NJ.

DAK led a competitive sell-side process for West Essex, garnering several offers. DAK positioned West Essex to highlight their key value drivers: strong, long term customer relationships, diversified product selection at multiple price points, experienced workforce, and a strategic Northern NJ location. These key characteristics were particularly attractive to Jaeger Lumber.

This acquisition gives the owners of West Essex the opportunity to monetize their lifelong efforts. The combination allows Jaeger Lumber expand its northern NJ presence, take advantage of greater purchasing power and broaden its product offerings.

Astrix Technology Group has been acquired by Quad-C Management, Inc.

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Astrix Technology Group is a nationally recognized provider of laboratory informatics, consulting, and outsourced services to the scientific community in the public and private sector. DAK completed the sale of a majority stake in Astrix to Quad-C Management, Inc., a Charlottesville-based private equity investment group.

DAK led a competitive, sell-side process for Astrix, during a global pandemic, garnering multiple offers. All meetings and due diligence were conducted virtually within a compressed time frame.

This transaction capitalizes on Astrix’s niche position as a nationally recognized provider of laboratory informatics, consulting, and outsourced services focused exclusively on the scientific community. Quad-C was identified as a trusted, strategic and growth focused partner. Astrix’s proven expertise and resources, combined with Quad-C’s goal of creating long term value, will further accelerate the growth of the business.

Delva Tool and Machine Corporation has been acquired by Consolidated Machine & Tool Holdings, LLC, a portfolio company of White Wolf Capital.

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Delva Tool and Machine Corporation, a leading provider of precision machining services to the aerospace & defense, medical device, energy and industrial markets located in the Northeast, was acquired by Consolidated Machine Tool Holdings, LLC. CMTH is a portfolio company of White Wolf Capital, a private investment firm focused on management buyouts, recapitalizations and investments in leading middle market companies.

DAK led a competitive, two-stage, sell-side process for Delva, garnering multiple offers. DAK positioned Delva to highlight their key value drivers, including their deep-rooted market position serving the aerospace & defense, medical device, energy, and industrial markets, entrenched customer relationships, outstanding quality and highly scalable platform for growth. These key characteristics were particularly attractive to CMTH.

The acquisition provides the owner of Delva with financial security for he and his family, as well as the continuity of the Company. Delva has gained a strategic partner to help accelerate their industry leadership position, while ensuring the legacy of the company and its employees. The combination allows CMTH to capitalize on Delva’s strong capabilities, using it to expand further in to the aerospace industry, and to increase its category offering across the United States.

Comtel VOIP has been acquired by Comstar Technologies

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Comtel VOIP, a Buffalo, New York-based provider of hosted telephony solutions to the SMB market was acquired by Comstar Technologies, an international provider of telecommunication, Managed IT services, security and audio-visual solutions.

Comtel VOIP’s owner wanted to retire after successfully running the business for 30 years and retained DAK to find the right partner to take the company to the next level. DAK initiated a focused sale process by identifying highly strategic private equity and corporate acquirors. DAK positioned Comtel VOIP as a premier provider of hosted telephony solutions with a valuable technology back-end, significant recurring revenues and deep relationships with a loyal customer base in the Western New York market. A two-stage, sell-side process for Comtel garnered significant buyer interest resulting in the ultimate acquisition by Comstar Technologies.

This acquisition provided Comstar Technologies with significant strategic value by expanding its geographic footprint and bolstering its solution offerings. The combination allows Comstar to capitalize on Comtel’s strong regional presence, using it to expand into Western New York, and to upsell and cross-sell additional services to the combined customer base.

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