Dynavox, May 2014

Dynavox, May 2014

Quartet, April 2014

DynaVox Sold assets to Tobii Technology

  • Background: DynaVox, headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, has become the industry standard in augmentative and assistive communication technology. DynaVox develops and markets software, devices, and content to assist people in overcoming their speech, language, or learning challenges.
  • Cassel Salpeter:
    • Served as financial advisor to the Company
    • Ran a competitive sales process, identifying and contacting over 90 strategic and financial parties
    • Provided assistance throughout all phases of the sales process, due diligence, and auction
  • Challenges:
    • Expedited sales timeline with only three weeks to identify and bring parties to auction
    • Less-than-cooperative secured lender
  • Outcome: In May 2014, DynaVox, Inc. was sold to Tobii Technology AB, a Swedish-based technology company with offices worldwide.

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IPR, February, 2014

IPR received senior debt financing from Elm Park Capital Management

  • Background:  IPR, with headquarters outside Philadelphia, is a recognized industry leader offering private cloud and infrastructure as service solutions, cloud-based data protection and management services, and a complete range of managed solutions.
  • Cassel Salpeter:
    • Served as financial advisor to the Company
    • Evaluated financing alternatives and provided assistance throughout the due diligence and closing process
  • Challenges:
    • Assisting the new management team in determining the optimal amount of capital needed to implement its growth initiatives
    • Managing the diligence process of a technology company having legacy assets and a diversified product offering and pipeline
  • Outcome: In February 2014, IPR International received senior debt financing from Elm Park Capital Management, a private credit-focused investment firm.

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