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Press Releases
2012 Expected to Offer Valuable—but Short—Window of
Opportunity for Business Owners Weaving Together a Strategic Sale in Home Textiles
November 2011: In a highly complementary transaction, The DAK
Group advised Beacon Looms, a 3rd-generation family-owned maker
of innovative window treatments on its sale to 1888 Mills, a
manufacturer of home textiles. The DAK Group releases analysis of M&A activity transacted during first half 2011
Findings of this brief paper published in September 2011 address the continued presence of foreign interests in the U.S., and the stabilization of enterprise valuation as M&A activity in the middle market continues. Middle Market M&A Activity on the Rise; New Analysis Outlines Key Factors Driving Valuations Higher A new white paper available from The DAK Group outlines the
factors and trends driving higher valuations and prompting
increased merger and acquisition activity in the middle market.
The DAK Group Co-Sponsors Inaugural NJBIZ Family Business Symposium The DAK Group, Rochelle Park, NJ, a leading investment bank specializing in serving the needs of middle market businesses joined with other advisors to sponsor the first NJBIZ Family Business Symposium held in Edison, NJ, on June 2, 2011. Multiple generations of family business owners convened to hear insight, advice and counsel from experienced advisors, including The DAK Group founder and president, Alan J. Scharfstein. Mr. Scharfstein addressed the issues of succession planning, exit strategies, and maximizing enterprise valuation. Pioneer of Warehouse Automation Acquired in Cross Border Transaction February 2011: The DAK Group announces the strategic
acquisition of Retrotech, Inc., an engineering services firm
specializing in automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS)
by Savoye, a subsidiary of French industrial firm Groupe Legris.
Kevah Konner, Inc. Acquired by Student Transportation of America December 2010: The DAK Group advised the second-generation
family-owned company on its exit and acquisition by Student
Transportation of America. Lisa Stern Joins The DAK Group September 2010: Lisa Stern will step into the role of
Managing Director and lead the firm’s Restructuring Advisory
Group, specializing in distressed mergers and acquisitions.
Ronson Consumer Products Corporation Acquired by Zippo February 2010: In a highly complementary and strategic consumer products transaction, The DAK Group led the acquisition of Ronson — a maker of lighters and fuels
— by Zippo, bringing together two iconic and historic brand names.
Library
February 2012:
“Middle Market M&A Update, Winter 2012” September 2011: “Middle Market M&A Update, Fall 2011” Summer 2011: “Making
a Graceful Exit,” appearing in Family Business Magazine May 22, 2011: “Time
to Sell?” appearing in NJBIZ Family Business Supplement
May 2011: “Middle
Market M&A Update, Spring 2011”
Events
June 2011 NJBIZ Family Business Symposium, sponsor June 2010 ACG Deals and Diligence conference, sponsor June 2010 Judging Panelist, Northern New Jersey Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards
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