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2024 Outlook for Founder-Owned Business/Middle Market M&A

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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DAK Launches The New Jersey M&A Trends Report – “Jersey Strong” Normalizes

Rochelle Park, NJ – The DAK Group, a leading investment bank specializing in middle market mergers, acquisitions, and strategic advisory, proudly announces the release of The New Jersey M&A Trends Report. This comprehensive report covers the first three quarters of 2023 and offers insightful projections for the year 2024. Ari Fuchs, Managing Director at The

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Succession & Future Planning for Your Business

What we learned at Total Tech Summit: Succession & Future Planning for Your Business, was a recent panel discussion at the Total Tech Summit, conference in Las Vegas. Over 300 business owners from the nation’s largest and most progressive integration companies attended to listen to the experiences of two colleagues who had already navigated the

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Max Value For Your Client’s Largest Asset

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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Fireside Chat with Leslie Levinson, Co-Chair of Robinson + Cole Healthcare Transactional Practice

DAK’s, Director, Melvyn Peters, and Les Levinson, Co-Chair of Robinson + Cole’s Healthcare Transactional Practice, delve deep into the emergence of AI in healthcare, key takeaways for business owners preparing for sale, and key trends in the healthcare M&A market. Join the conversation and gain valuable insights into the evolving landscape of Healthcare M&A. Whether

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Healthcare IT Quarterly Roundup – Sector Spotlight in Healthcare Services & TMT

Healthcare IT Market Insights: Q3 2023 Review & 2024 Outlook Read the full report and explore the dynamic landscape of the Healthcare IT sector, where despite a slower pace in deal-making compared to early 2023, the industry remains vibrant and evolving. Strategic buyers are re-emerging as key players, driving a majority of transactions in the

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Delving into the Value Quest: 3 Proven Tips for Business Owners Eyeing Legacy or Exit

The economy is in a pivotal period today especially for business owners running medium-sized privately held companies. The pandemic, although  far in the rear-view mirror, created disruption that has spurred owners into reevaluating their personal and business goals, and the path to achieve them. A recent conversation with Steve Oatway, a Principal at The DAK

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Selling a Family Business: Legal, Financial, & Estate Planning Considerations

DAK’s, Managing Director, Michael Richmond, joins Shenkman Wealth Management’s President Jonathan I. Shenkman, as a panelist for their Fall Webinar Series. Michael, along side Bernadette Kasnicki, Esq., LL.M, Partner, Rivkin Radler, LLP and Avi Sinensky, Esq., Partner, Rivkin Radler, LLP cover the business, legal, and estate planning issues that arise when selling a family business.

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3-Part Framework: How to decide to sell your business or expand?

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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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.

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