DAK Director, Derek Zacharias, shares insights on middle market M&A in this episode of the “Beer Stories for Private Equity” podcast with host Scott Markman. Derek provides valuable insights into the world of sell-side investment banking, emphasizing the importance of reputation and likeability over just being the “smartest” person in the room. He explains how […]
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Director Derek Zacarias joins Greg Hawver, host of the Deal-by-Deal podcast for an insightful exploration into the potential trajectory of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) over the next 12 months. Their dynamic conversation delves into the outlook for M&A involving founder-owned businesses, transactions backed by private equity, and the broader middle market. From macroeconomic trends to
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In the world of mergers and acquisitions, trusted advisors such as attorneys, accountants, and wealth managers play a pivotal role. Their expertise is sought after not just for routine services but also during significant events like the sale of a company. However, a common challenge arises: Clients often approach these advisors only after they’ve already
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In today’s business climate, standing still is rarely a recipe for success. This reality has spurred considerable mergers and acquisitions activity across the Region. More than 155 business owners here opted to sell since 2020, representing almost 20% of Indiana’s total transaction volume. A notable 75% of this occurred within three counties: Elkhart, St. Joseph
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Resilience of The Heartland Prevails Rochelle Park, NJ – The DAK Group, a leading investment bank specializing in middle market mergers and acquisitions, is pleased to announce the publication of The Midwest M&A Trends Report. This analysis is the first of its kind and our findings reveal that the “Midwestern Resilience” mantra is well
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Panel Discussion: Sell-Side Readiness: 5 Key Takeaways
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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.
