Here's the Deal
 

Baird's Investment Banking Group is pleased to announce the following transaction:


December 2012


DHS Technologies LLC
Recapitalization by Kanders & Company, Inc.


Baird served as the exclusive financial advisor to DHS Technologies LLC and Kanders and Company, Inc.


Warren B. Kanders, through an affiliate of Kanders & Company, Inc. (“Kanders”), recently entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling interest in DHS Technologies LLC (“DHS”). Kanders acquired its controlling interest by purchasing shares directly from selling management shareholders, primarily Jon Prusmack, DHS’ founder, and an investment fund affiliated with The Carlyle Group. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

DHS is a manufacturer of mobile infrastructure systems under the Deployable Rapid Assembly Shelter (“DRASH”) brand. DRASH features the patented quick erect/strike soft-walled shelter. DHS offers 64 models in a variety of sizes including over 20 support trailer systems with multiple integrated utility packages, which provide power and environmental control, plus accessories to support the systems. DHS products provide applications in tactical operation centers, vehicle maintenance and workshops, medical and life support, unmanned aerial vehicle hangers and control centers, satellite support systems and mortuary units. DHS customers include the U.S. government and armed forces followed by the international market. DHS was founded in 1988 and is based in Orangeburg, New York.

For additional information about this transaction, please contact:


Managing Director
(704) 553-6612

Managing Director
(704) 553-6615

Vice President
(312) 609-4470

Managing Director
+44 (0) 20 7667 8225

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