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Frequently
Asked Questions
What
is the Appropriate Transaction?
Once we are clear on the growth potential of a business, we work with
managers to structure equity, debt and incentives that best suit the
growth potential of the business.
Example
transactions:
Buyouts
We will purchase a business in its entirety as long as the core management
team is in place and committed. The management team will receive clear and
attainable incentives that relate to our agreed upon goals
Leveraged
Buyouts by Management Teams
Often
a management team wants to purchase a business or division from the owner.
We will work with that team to put in place the best capital structure for
the transaction.
Consolidations
We
look for and encourage consolidations in our areas of interest and will
work with owners or managers to acquire a platform company as a base for
the execution of the acquisition strategy. We arrange the financing for
both the acquisition of the platform and the consolidations.
Recapitalizations
We
work with Managers to structure a recapitalization of a business.
What
kind of companies do we look for?
- Profitable
- Have an experienced
management team who is committed to partnering with us and building
the business.
- Clear
opportunity for growth.
- Have a significant
market share in a niche or region.
We
look for companies with revenues from 5 million to 500 million in a
segment of an industry that is clearly growing.
We
look for companies whose management is committed to continuous
improvement in margins and increase in the enterprise value.
We
look for platforms that can be the keystone to growth by acquisition.
We
will invest as little as 1 million and as much as 40 million in the right
company.
Within these
companies we look for managers. People who have integrity. People who
understand that collaboration breeds the best ideas. People who
communicate constantly. People who understand that we respect and value
every employee from the guy on the loading dock to the CEO. Every one
counts. Everyone contributes to a winning team.
Areas
of Expertise
DARR
Global focuses on five industries.
- Health
Care
- Manufacturing
- Food
Industry
- Technology
- Travel
& Leisure
Health Care
We will invest in Business process outsourcing companies for Physicians,
Hospitals, of government bodies. Special emphasis on medical billing
companies.
Manufacturing
We will invest in manufacturing companies; with proprietary engineered
products.
Food Industry
We
will invest in Food Processing companies or Food distribution companies
with special emphasis on the Food Service Industry.
Technology
We will invest in software, hardware or service companies that have a track record
for customer satisfaction.
Travel & Leisure
We will invest in travel related service companies.
Investment
Strategy
DARR
is a middle market investment firm
that invests in or with established businesses that have substantial
growth opportunities. These established businesses act as strategic
partners and can range from a large corporation to a small private company
as long as they have a unique market position or strategic assets. DARR
may invest directly in a parent company, or spin-off, but in all cases
seeks to have the strategic partner as a significant shareholder and to
leverage their assets, e.g. customers, distribution channels, brand
recognition, relationships, and domain expertise. We invest in companies that range in size from 5 million in revenue to 500 million.
We have simple criteria for our
investments.
Global is in our name - we
recognize the changing economics of globalization. Our relationships and
interest span the world as we seek the best competitive advantage and new
markets for products and services.
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