The DAK Group’s Post

Thank you to everyone who attended The DAK Group’s #networking event on Wednesday night at One Post Office Square in #Boston. A special thanks to M&T Bank for graciously hosting us at their venue. Our goal was to unite like-minded organizations and individuals who hadn’t met before. The concept of six degrees of separation was clearly at play, demonstrating our interconnectedness, even when we don’t realize it exists. Facilitating these connections proved to be highly impactful, with every attendee walking away with valuable new relationships and actionable opportunities.   We also want to extend our gratitude to M&T Bank, Centri Business Consulting, LLC, Wilmington Trust, Heritage Wealth Management, Legacy Partners, LLC, McLane Middleton, and Fort Point Capital for their participation and support. #NetworkingEvent #ProfessionalNetworking #BusinessNetworking #NetworkingOpportunities #NetworkingSuccess #ConnectionBuilding #investmentbank #mergers #acquisitions #middlemarket #investmentbankers #investmentbanking

We are excited to welcome Shadi Yakoup to The DAK Group as our newest Analyst! Shadi brings valuable experience in financial analysis and modeling, and as part of our Deal Team, Shadi will work closely with business owners to create compelling deal materials and play an integral role in the transaction process and deal analytics. His expertise will further strengthen our commitment to serving the M&A and business succession needs of middle-market companies. We’re thrilled to have Shadi on board! Learn more about him here: https://bit.ly/3zMHINS #welcometotheteam #analyst #investmentbank #investmentbanking #investmentbanker #middlemarket #mergers #acquisitions #finance #newteammember

AI for Professional Services Marketers - a powerful program with a terrific panel - Kim Keating of ZAGO Manufacturing Co., Inc., Jen Croessmann of Day Pitney LLP, Amanda Sexton of FocusWorks Marketing and moderated by Vivian DiStaso of ALM Global. The panel shared their experiences in using #AI for #Marketing discussing best practices, sharing pros and cons of various service providers and instilling caution on do’s and don’ts. Thank you all for your generous conversation! And, thank you the 20+ marketers that joined us, we are looking forward to the next event in November.   The DAK Group is proud to be a Founding Sponsor of the Marketing Network for Professional Services (MNPS), in partnership with ALM Global and FocusWorks Marketing. The is a community designed for marketers in the professional services industry! MNPS is dedicated to fostering collaboration, sharing insights, and advancing the skills and knowledge of marketers who specialize in areas such as legal services, accounting, healthcare, and more. #AIMarketing #marketingprofessionals #legalservices #accounting #healthcare #AItrends #tech #technology

DAK’s Chief People Officer, (also Chief Puppy Officer), Diane Prohaska, SPHR welcomes 12 Puppies!   August 18, 2024 was an exciting day for Diane and her dog Ella, a top winning German Shorthaired Pointer and pup mom, giving birth to – 5 boys and 7 girls. The puppies have all been adopted by German Shorthaired Pointer enthusiasts and will be joining their new homes soon. This litter is called the Queen Bee Puppies! The litter theme is “The Queen Bee” and described in a children's book written to showcase this litter. To learn more about why and to read one of the books …..https://lnkd.in/e62TuPxq.   Ella, has an impressive pedigree, she is a grand champion gold level show dog and was the # 1 dog of all breeds in Mexico for 2020. She has many accolades in the US and internationally, including winning Best of Breed at both Westminster Kennel Club and the AKC Royal Canin show. Who knows if her pups will follow in her impressive ‘paw-steps”!

Our friends at Axial have prepared a thoughtful guide to help business owners prepare for what their life will be like once they move on from the business they have poured their heart, soul, and life into. Click to learn more: https://bit.ly/47LeCL9 #sellingacompany #buyingacompany #wealthplanning #businessowners #retirement #postsale #valuation #closeddeal #middlemarket #mergers #acquisitions #investmentbank #investmentbanking #investmentbanker #finance #trends

Ari Fuchs of The DAK Group explains how this once-dreaded process is now seen as a valuable educational tool for sellers, helping them address issues before they arise. By embracing this step, sellers will be better positioned to solve issues in advance of transactions. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4dVBzh3 #duediligence #mergers #acquisitions #buyers #sellers #dealmaking #investmentbank #investmentbanker #investmentbanking #sellingabusiness #buyingabusiness #businessowners #bestbusinesspractice

What happens after the sale of your company? As a business owner, you’ve focused on valuation and closing the deal. Now, it’s time to think about your next steps. Explore Axial's latest article for tips on personal wealth planning, post-sale roles, and more. Click to learn more: https://bit.ly/47LeCL9 #sellingacompany #buyingacompany #wealthplanning #businessowners #retirement #postsale #valuation #closeddeal #middlemarket #mergers #acquisitions #investmentbank #investmentbanking #investmentbanker #finance #trends

A HOT end to the summer, as The DAK Group closes three more client transactions, with more expected before year-end. “The market has rebounded exceptionally from a challenging 2023,” said Alan Scharfstein, CEO of The DAK Group. “With a more stable interest rate environment, strategic and financial buyers are actively pursuing high-quality middle-market businesses.” Each transaction attracted multiple prospective buyers, highlighting the market’s renewed vigor. #mergers #acquisitions #mergersandacquisitions #investmentbank #investmentbanking #investmentbanker #entreprenuer #MandA #buyingabusiness #sellingabusiness #businessowners

M&A momentum in behavioral health continues despite a slight dip from 2023. With 68 transactions in the first half alone, the sector is buzzing with activity. Strategic and financial buyers are on the move, driven by geographic expansion and service diversification. Get all the details in our latest report! Click to download: https://bit.ly/4d0KQTD #industrytrends #industryreport #mergers #acquisitions #mergersandacquisitions #behavioralhealth #healthcare #healthcareservices #strategicbuyers #financialbuyers #finance #investmentbank #investmentbankers #investmentbanking

More than just paperwork: M&A due diligence is evolving. Ari Fuchs talks with ROI-NJ's Brett Johnson and reveals how the in-depth investigations pre-M&A are leading to positive outcomes for both buyers and sellers. Prepare, learn, and thrive in the deal-making process: https://bit.ly/4dVBzh3 #duediligence #mergers #acquisitions #buyers #sellers #dealmaking #investmentbank #investmentbanker #investmentbanking #sellingabusiness #buyingabusiness #businessowners