M&A Services: Driving Business Growth and Value
Dean Dorton is a leader in comprehensive transaction advisory and merger and acquisition (M&A) services, both nationally and globally. Our rich history and broad expertise in advising corporations and private equity firms across a myriad of industries empower our clients to navigate complex structuring, tax-efficient funding, and M&A activities with confidence.
M&A Services
Navigate complex transactions with precision and insight
In a world where M&A activities are intensifying, Dean Dorton’s expansive regional and international experience is invaluable. We offer insightful, strategic advisory services that enable smarter decision-making, whether it’s guiding a buy-side acquisition strategy or focusing on a specific target company. Our team of merger and acquisition CPA experts also boasts a wealth of knowledge in international tax considerations, essential for both inbound and outbound transactions.
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Why Dean Dorton?
A Trusted Consulting & Advisory Firm
Working with Dean Dorton provides a spectrum of benefits:
Innovative Thinking
Fresh perspectives to reimagine your business strategy.
Meticulous Attention to Detail
Ensuring every aspect of your business is considered and optimized across business functions.
Timeliness
Commitment to providing high-quality services within efficient timelines.
Client Success Focus
Initiatives that align with your specific business goals to drive the desired results.
Expert Partnership
Work directly with nationally recognized experts who are committed to help your business thrive.
Strategic Positioning
We help position your business advantageously for existing and emerging opportunities.
Comprehensive M&A Services to Increase Business Value
Our extensive experience in M&A and transaction advisory allows us to equip companies and corporate executives with the tools necessary to accurately measure and build value
From determining your company’s worth and identifying key value drivers to enhancing value through strategic M&A and day-to-day operations, Dean Dorton is your trusted advisor every step of the way.
Dean Dorton’s transaction advisory services
- Tax structuring, planning, compliance, and transaction strategies.
- Meticulous due diligence procedures.
- Expert business valuation.
- Acquisition planning, negotiation, and support through closing.
- Detailed financial analysis and projections.
- Post-transaction calculations, including working capital adjustments and earn outs.
- Fair market value assessments and divestiture consulting.
- Budgeting, forecasting, and analytical calculations.
- IT operations and compliance.
- Quality of earnings assessments and financial metrics analysis.
- Balance sheet, internal controls, and document review and analysis.
- Cost segregation studies and equity structure analysis.
Select Transactions

Sullivan Environmental Technologies
has been acquired by
DXP
Wickliffe Veterinary Pharmacy
has been acquired by
Blue Rabbit

Legion
has acquired
Qontinuity Enterprises, LLC

ApexEye
has been acquired by
Cincinnati Eye Institute and Revelstoke Capital Partners

Wulco, Inc
has acquired
Cima Packaging

Southern Petroleum
has been acquired by
Cary Oil

Valley Interior Systems
has acquired
Commercial Installers

Columbus Ophthalmology Associates
has been acquired by
Cincinnati Eye Institute and Revelstoke Capital Partners

StaffANation
has been acquired by
Premium Personnel Staffing Services

Obstetrics and Gynecology of Indiana
has been acquired by
Axia Women’s Health and Audax Group

Field Aerospace
has been acquired by
Trive Capital

Queen City Transportation
has been acquired by
National Express

Turneky Technology
has been acquired by
Pavion and Wind Point Partners

Tristate Biomedical Solutions
has acquired
Omni Imaging Service

Kelly Bros. Home & Design Center
has been acquired by
Midwest Diversified, Inc.

Motz Turf Farms, Ltd.
Management Buyout

Southside OBGYN
has been acquired by
Axia Women’s Health and Audax Group

Rite Track
has been acquired by
OEM Group

Chemlock Nutrition
has been acquired by
Roebling Capital Partners and Strength Capital

Faxon Machining
has been acquired by
Blauvelt Capital Partners

ABC Pediatric Therapy Network
has been acquired by
Ivy Rehab Network and Waud Capital

Intrust IT
has acquired
Afidence

London Women’s Care
has been acquired by
Women’s Care Florida

Faxon Firearms
Recapitalization

Associated Vitreoretinal and Uveitis Consultants
has been acquired by
Retina Consultants of American and Webster Equity Partners

Unistrut Midwest
has been acquired by
Brixey & Meyer

Hadronics
Management Buyout

Touchstone
has been acquired by
Hit Promotional Products

Amend
Management buyout

SYM
has been acquired by
OWC

Legion
Recapitalization

Sullivan Environmental Technologies
has been acquired by
DXP
Wickliffe Veterinary Pharmacy
has been acquired by
Blue Rabbit

Legion
has acquired
Qontinuity Enterprises, LLC

ApexEye
has been acquired by
Cincinnati Eye Institute and Revelstoke Capital Partners

Wulco, Inc
has acquired
Cima Packaging

Southern Petroleum
has been acquired by
Cary Oil

Valley Interior Systems
has acquired
Commercial Installers

Columbus Ophthalmology Associates
has been acquired by
Cincinnati Eye Institute and Revelstoke Capital Partners

StaffANation
has been acquired by
Premium Personnel Staffing Services

Obstetrics and Gynecology of Indiana
has been acquired by
Axia Women’s Health and Audax Group

Field Aerospace
has been acquired by
Trive Capital

Queen City Transportation
has been acquired by
National Express

Turneky Technology
has been acquired by
Pavion and Wind Point Partners

Tristate Biomedical Solutions
has acquired
Omni Imaging Service

Kelly Bros. Home & Design Center
has been acquired by
Midwest Diversified, Inc.

Motz Turf Farms, Ltd.
Management Buyout

Southside OBGYN
has been acquired by
Axia Women’s Health and Audax Group

Rite Track
has been acquired by
OEM Group

Chemlock Nutrition
has been acquired by
Roebling Capital Partners and Strength Capital

Faxon Machining
has been acquired by
Blauvelt Capital Partners

ABC Pediatric Therapy Network
has been acquired by
Ivy Rehab Network and Waud Capital

Intrust IT
has acquired
Afidence

London Women’s Care
has been acquired by
Women’s Care Florida

Faxon Firearms
Recapitalization

Associated Vitreoretinal and Uveitis Consultants
has been acquired by
Retina Consultants of American and Webster Equity Partners

Unistrut Midwest
has been acquired by
Brixey & Meyer

Hadronics
Management Buyout

Touchstone
has been acquired by
Hit Promotional Products

Amend
Management buyout

SYM
has been acquired by
OWC

Legion
Recapitalization

Sullivan Environmental Technologies
has been acquired by
DXP
Wickliffe Veterinary Pharmacy
has been acquired by
Blue Rabbit