Deal History

Orchestrated a complex multi-state, multi-location transaction in a down market serving the differing priorities of more than a dozen shareholders. Delivered a valuation that exceeded owner expectations while satisfying all stakeholder interests.

Exclusive sell-side advisor on the sale of a leading garage door and operator distributor serving Illinois and Wisconsin. Founded in 1993 as a family business with 30+ employees and fourth-generation ownership. RKCA preserved management team continuity and maintained the ASAP brand legacy through the transaction.

Comprehensive advisory engagement including pre-transaction operational optimization (management restructuring, operational efficiency improvements) followed by sell-side process. Resulted in six qualified offers in final round, with winner offering terms "far superior" to owner expectations. RKCA guided strategic changes including CEO succession planning that increased business value.

Advisor on Goldman Sachs Asset Management's successful equity investment in Synthica Energy, an energy transition platform designed to build, own, and operate large-scale contracted anaerobic digestion facilities.

Exclusive sell-side advisor on the sale of a leading manufacturer of air reservoirs (air tanks) used primarily in heavy vehicle braking systems.

Exclusive sell-side advisor on the successful sale of a leading specialty steel distributor of carbon steel tubing and pipe. Deal demonstrates RKCA's expertise in industrial distribution.

Exclusive sell-side advisor on a complex international transaction for a contract manufacturing firm. Founder Chris Collins reported exceptional advisory support and creative deal structuring: 'The push and pull of the tides with respect to the deal is an art and was executed beautifully. That elegant performance alone is worth its weight in gold.'

Exclusive sell-side advisor on the sale of an AI-driven software platform for regulatory compliance. Founded in Chicago in 2015, Ascent provides compliance automation solutions for regulated industries.

Orchestrated a synthetic cashless merger of three integrated software companies serving the label printing industry (Label Traxx MIS/ERP platform, Batched advanced planning software, Siteline front-office visibility tool), then advised on the sale of the combined entity. This multi-company, multi-jurisdiction transaction demonstrates sophisticated pre-transaction optimization.

Exclusive sell-side advisor on the sale of a leading vendor management system for mid-to-large employers. Strategic acquisition by Avionté, a leader in enterprise staffing and recruiting software.