CHARLOTTE, NC – October 3, 2024— The M&A Advisor has announced the award finalists for the 23rd Annual M&A Advisor Awards. Capitala Group (“Capitala”) has been nominated as a finalist in three different categories for the sale of Proactive Dealer Solutions to Better Car People. Those categories are as follows:
- Private Equity Deal of the Year ($100MM to $250MM)
- M&A Deal of the Year ($100MM to $250MM)
- Professional Services Deal of the Year (Over $100MM)
“We are honored to be recognized for this transaction, which underscores our commitment to fostering growth and guidance in the businesses we partner with,” stated Joe Alala, III, Founder and CEO of Capitala Group. “At Capitala, our mission is to create long-term value by providing not just capital, but also strategic support and industry expertise. We believe in building enduring relationships that drive success and innovation for the companies we invest in.”
“For nearly 26 years, The M&A Advisor has celebrated top M&A transactions, companies, and dealmakers. Capitala Group was selected from hundreds of participating companies as an award finalist for the 23rd Annual M&A Advisor Awards. We are pleased to recognize Capitala for its excellence in the industry,” said Roger Aguinaldo, Founder and CEO of The M&A Advisor. “This honor reflects Captiala’s outstanding performance among a strong group of very impressive candidates for The M&A Advisor award.”
The winners will be revealed during a prestigious Black-Tie Awards Gala at the 2024 Future of Dealmaking Summit, taking place on November 19 & 20, 2024 in New York City. For a complete list of winners CLICK HERE.
Capitala Group
Capitala Group is an asset management firm that has been providing private credit and private equity capital to lower- and middle-market businesses across North America for over twenty-five years. Since our inception in 1998, Capitala has invested and managed over $2.7 billion*, utilizing our flexible capital mandate to deliver creative financing solutions. We aim to partner with strong management teams to create value and support growth through strategic partnerships, operational expertise, and a shared vision for success. For more information, visit www.CapitalaGroup.com.
The M&A Advisor
Now in its 26th year, The M&A Advisor was founded to offer insights and intelligence on mergers and acquisitions, establishing the industry’s leading media outlet in 1998. Today, the firm is recognized as the world’s premier leadership organization for mergers & acquisition, restructuring and corporate finance professionals, delivering a range of integrated services, including the most active online community of M&A professionals called M&A Connects. www.maadvisor.com.
Awards will be announced on November 19. Only deals closed between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024 are considered. Ratings and awards are created and tabulated by The M&A Advisor, an industry organization founded in 1998 to publish insights and intelligence on mergers and acquisitions. Nominations are judged by an independent committee of M&A, restructuring and deal financing industry business leaders. A fee was provided to The M&A Advisor for consideration of the awards.
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Katina Cole Jakubowski
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*Includes invested capital since inception, callable capital to commingled funds and available credit facilities, and discretionary and non-discretionary managed accounts.