ENTREPRENEURS

Transitions are significant steps in a company's life cycle. At Dakota Capital, we feel it is important to continue the legacy of the founder by retaining the Company's name and securing the Company's independence.

Dakota Capital provides stability as well as flexibility through the transition process. In response to the emotional and financial desires of the owner, we spend considerable time to understand the needs of the shareholders. Our attention to detail while maintaining a larger perspective enables us to craft solutions to most arising issues.

In the business of transactions, capital is a differentiating strength of Dakota Capital. We enable liquidity in an all cash purchase price by providing all the capital under $20.0 million and all the junior capital in transactions in excess of $20.0 million. Confidence of closing and a strong balance sheet after the transition is assured. We do not utilize banks; thus, our transactions are very quiet and confidential.

As long term investors, we do not go into an investment with a predefined exit or time frame. We view every venture with a ten year horizon and structure it accordingly.