Rochelle Park, NJ – The DAK Group, a leading investment bank specializing in middle-market mergers and acquisitions worldwide, is pleased to announce that its client, IMS Technology Services, a provider of event staging and audiovisual integration solutions, has partnered with Gainline Capital Partners, an investment firm known for supporting the growth of established businesses.
The DAK Group served as the exclusive investment banker and financial advisor to IMS, initiating and managing the entire transaction process.
“IMS is a leading industry player poised for growth following this strategic investment from Gainline Capital. This partnership will enable IMS to strengthen its capabilities, enhance its service offerings, and accelerate the expansion of its national footprint as it looks to broaden its presence across the United States”
stated Ari Fuchs, Managing Director at The DAK Group, who led the transaction along with Melvyn Threatt-Peters II, Director, and Yanni Leakas, Senior Analyst.
“As the marketplace and technology continue to evolve rapidly, we’re seeing significant demand from both strategic and financial investors for providers of audiovisual and event staging solutions” added Fuchs.
This transaction capitalizes on IMS’s leadership position in the audiovisual solutions and event staging space. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Garnet Valley, PA, IMS provides services to corporate, association, government and higher education clients nationwide and has built an award-winning reputation for innovation, quality and customer satisfaction.
The DAK Group led a highly competitive process, attracting significant interest from both strategic and financial investors. Ultimately Gainline Capital Partners emerged as the ideal partner.
“We identified Gainline as a partner who not only brings expertise and resources to support our growth, but who shares our commitment to our company culture, empowering our team and delivering unparalleled value to our customers” said IMS Founder John Renninger.
About The DAK Group
www.dakgroup.com
The DAK Group is a leading investment bank serving mid-market privately held businesses in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, business sale, strategic leadership, valuations, and fairness opinions. Since 1984, The DAK Group has executed hundreds of transactions across a wide range of industries. The goal is always the same, to maximize value for our clients. Headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ, with clients nationwide and abroad.
About IMS Technology Services
www.imsts.com
IMS is a leading provider of audiovisual solutions including audiovisual design & integration, managed services, event staging and production, virtual and hybrid events, video production, content creation, and projection mapping.
About Gainline Capital Partners
www.gainlinecapital.com
Gainline Capital Partners is a private equity firm that invests in U.S.-based middle-market companies. The firm invests in established, growth-oriented companies prioritizing first institutional capital partnership opportunities, helping execute management teams’ vision, driving sustainable growth, and creating long-term value.
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