Driving New Growth in South Carolina and Savannah Real Estate Markets Ridgewood, NJ – The DAK Group, a leading investment bank specializing in middle-market mergers and acquisitions, announced the sale of its client Coastal Properties, a premier real estate company based in South Carolina, to Howard Hanna Allen Tate Real Estate, the nation’s #1 family-owned […]
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Ridgewood, NJ – The DAK Group, a boutique investment bank specializing in serving the M&A needs of middle market companies, announced that Lou Monari has joined the firm as Principal. Mr. Monari is a trusted advisor to business owners and executives. With decades of experience spanning entrepreneurship, corporate leadership, business development, and turnaround strategies, he
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Ridgewood, NJ – The DAK Group, a leading investment bank specializing in middle-market mergers and acquisitions, and Legacy Partners Worldwide, a premier exit planning advisor, are pleased to announce a strategic partnership. This alliance combines the full power of Legacy’s Master Exit Planning® process with DAK’s extensive expertise guiding owners through every step of a
Creating the Sole Corporate Subscription Management Service in the US Ridgewood, NJ – The DAK Group, a leading investment bank specializing in middle-market mergers and acquisitions worldwide, today announced that its client Couranto— a provider of corporate subscription and information contract management services headquartered in Florida—has been acquired by Prenax, the world’s largest European-owned subscription
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https://youtu.be/gAz4-bnNuek?si=SfItig2mo4eYg4oA The DAK Group’s official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the Grand Opening of our new headquarters at 550 N. Maple Ave, Ridgewood, NJ with the Chamber of Commerce of Ridgewood.
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Ridgewood, NJ – The DAK Group, a leading investment bank specializing in middle market mergers and acquisitions worldwide, announces an investment in its client, Trademark Douglas LLC (d.b.a. Trademark Roofing) headquartered in Cape Coral, FL by Unified Service Partners, a portfolio company of Astara Capital Partners. The DAK Group served as the exclusive investment banker
Elevating Event Experiences to New Heights Ridgewood, NJ – The DAK Group, a leading investment bank specializing in middle-market mergers and acquisitions worldwide, today announced that Drape Kings—a premier event drapery and staging company headquartered in North Bergen, NJ—has been acquired by Quest Events of Frisco, Texas, a TZP company, and a top provider of
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We are thrilled to be in our new office at 550 North Maple Ave in Ridgewood, NJ! Our new space spans two floors with an inviting open-air concept, providing ample room for growth while keeping us close to the vibrant energy of downtown Ridgewood. Designed with both collaboration and comfort in mind, our office features
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In a recent episode of the Healthcare Mid-Market Maximized Podcast, host Melvyn Peters welcomed Nathaniel ‘Tani’ Weiner, Co-Chair of the Behavioral Health Group for Polsinelli, for a deep dive into the future of behavioral health. Listen as they explore topics such as: Shift in Buyer Behavior & Valuation Trends Buyers have become more cautious, conducting
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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.
