Mergers and acquisitions often provide a company with the critical mass necessary to compete effectively in today's challenging business environment. However, few business owners are prepared for the complexities of assessing their own companies and identifying, evaluating, and negotiating with strategic targets.

DAK has years of experience assisting business owners in formulating and clarifying achievable growth strategies. DAK’s comprehensive services ensure that the strategy delivers optimum results with minimal risk.

DAK accomplishes this with
a complex, multi-step process that includes:

Assessment. DAK conducts an analysis of the Company’s position to uncover the opportunities for growth and value creation.

Strategy. DAK guides the selection of strategic acquisition candidates based on the target’s value drivers, including management, products, markets, labor, technology, and overall strategic fit.

Targeting and Approach. DAK identifies and evaluates strategic acquisition targets and makes professional presentations to targets at the highest levels.

Valuation. DAK draws upon extensive transaction experience to formulate accurate valuations that position the buyer for a successful transaction.

Negotiation and Structure. Through hundreds of successful transactions, DAK has gained the experience to negotiate and structure deals that minimize the risks to the buyer, while satisfying the needs of the seller.