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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.

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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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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

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Legion

has acquired

Qontinuity Enterprises, LLC

– Buy-side advisor

ApexEye

has been acquired by

Cincinnati Eye Institute and Revelstoke Capital Partners

– Sell-side advisor

Wulco, Inc

has acquired

Cima Packaging

– Buy-side advisor

Southern Petroleum

has been acquired by

Cary Oil

– Sell-side advisor

Valley Interior Systems

has acquired

Commercial Installers

– Buy-side advisor

Columbus Ophthalmology Associates

has been acquired by

Cincinnati Eye Institute and Revelstoke Capital Partners

– Sell-side advisor

StaffANation

has been acquired by

Premium Personnel Staffing Services

– Buy-side advisor

Obstetrics and Gynecology of Indiana

has been acquired by

Axia Women’s Health and Audax Group

– Sell-side advisor

Field Aerospace

has been acquired by

Trive Capital

– Sell-side advisor

Queen City Transportation

has been acquired by

National Express

– Sell-side advisor

Turneky Technology

has been acquired by

Pavion and Wind Point Partners

– Sell-side advisor

Tristate Biomedical Solutions

has acquired

Omni Imaging Service

– Buy-side advisor

Kelly Bros. Home & Design Center

has been acquired by

Midwest Diversified, Inc.

– Sell-side advisor

Motz Turf Farms, Ltd.

Management Buyout

– Executive Financial Advisor

Southside OBGYN

has been acquired by

Axia Women’s Health and Audax Group

– Sell-side advisor

Rite Track

has been acquired by

OEM Group

– Sell-side advisor

Chemlock Nutrition

has been acquired by

Roebling Capital Partners and Strength Capital

– Sell-side advisor

Faxon Machining

has been acquired by

Blauvelt Capital Partners

– Sell-side advisor

ABC Pediatric Therapy Network

has been acquired by

Ivy Rehab Network and Waud Capital

– Sell-side advisor

Intrust IT

has acquired

Afidence

– Buy-side advisor

London Women’s Care

has been acquired by

Women’s Care Florida

– Sell-side advisor

Faxon Firearms

Recapitalization

– Executive Financial Advisor

Associated Vitreoretinal and Uveitis Consultants

has been acquired by

Retina Consultants of American and Webster Equity Partners

– Sell-side advisor

Unistrut Midwest

has been acquired by

Brixey & Meyer

– Sell-side advisor

Hadronics

Management Buyout

– Executive Financial Advisor

Touchstone

has been acquired by

Hit Promotional Products

– Sell-side advisor

Amend

Management buyout

– Executive Financial Advisor

SYM

has been acquired by

OWC

– Sell-side advisor

Legion

Recapitalization

– Executive Financial Advisor

Sullivan Environmental Technologies

has been acquired by

DXP

– Sell-side advisor

Wickliffe Veterinary Pharmacy

has been acquired by

Blue Rabbit

– Sell-side advisor
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