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10 Questions Business Owners Should Ask – When Someone Wants to “Talk About Your Business”

As a business owner, chances are you have gotten a call—or will soon—from someone saying they’re “interested in having a conversation” or want to “explore an opportunity” for your business. It might be a private equity firm, a larger company, or a broker working behind the scenes.

Private equity groups are actively acquiring well-run local businesses and combining them into larger, multi-location companies. Even if you’re not looking to sell, it’s important to know how to handle that first outreach—because the first conversation could impact your long-term value.

To help you prepare for these conversations, we’ve put together a simple guide: “10 Things to Know Before You Take That Call from a Potential Buyer”

A practical checklist to help you protect your business, avoid common missteps, and stay in control from the very first call.

The M&A market is moving fast—and when that opportunity shows up, you don’t want to go in blind.

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

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.