WHO WE ARE?
About DKNR Solutions
At DKNR Solutions, we welcome the opportunity to discuss potential partnerships with real estate developers, investors, lenders, and institutional funding sources. Our expertise in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) is designed to elevate your small to medium-sized business, helping you achieve your goals efficiently. With a proven track record of successful acquisitions, our team is committed to expanding in key sectors.
Our primary focus lies within the construction industry and its various subcontracting divisions. Through strategic acquisitions, we strengthen our influence during real estate development outreach, ensuring optimal control and growth.
We also explore other industries, including liquor and wine, downsizing, assisted living, and long-term retail sectors such as gas stations, farms, and propane. We evaluate additional industries on a case-by-case basis to provide tailored solutions.
Looking to grow or sell your small or medium-sized business? DKNR Solutions offers a streamlined acquisition process, fair market valuations, and a seamless transition. Trust us to maximize the value of your hard work while ensuring a smooth sales experience.
Whether you’re seeking buyers or business partners, DKNR Solutions is your trusted partner. With our expertise and resources, we guarantee tailored solutions and results that consistently exceed expectations.
Dave Etter
Dave Etter is an accomplished Construction Technical Manager with over 40 years of hands-on experience in construction and design. A former Student of the Year at East Tennessee State University in construction, and a previous Unlimited Licensed Builder, Dave has honed a sharp eye for both construction craftsmanship and business management.
With a strong focus on optimizing small to medium-sized businesses, Dave specializes in creating efficient, streamlined operations designed to maximize profits, navigate economic challenges, and enhance long-term value. His extensive expertise and strategic insight make him a valuable leader in both the construction and business sectors.
Sebastian Amieva
Sebastian Amieva is a seasoned investment banking professional with a proven track record of founding, acquiring, and successfully exiting multiple companies. His expertise extends to coaching entrepreneurs on business growth and expansion, guiding them through strategic decision-making processes. With his leadership and oversight during M&A transactions and business operations, Sebastian ensures a seamless and efficient experience from start to finish.
Splitting his time between Argentina and London, Sebastian travels frequently for both business and leisure, maintaining a global perspective that enhances his professional insight.
DKNR Management
DKNR Management identifies high-growth, solid ROI opportunities by strategically merging subcontracting businesses and construction companies, creating multiple avenues for expansion. By integrating acquired subcontractors into contractor networks and contractors into development projects, we generate immediate growth opportunities for all businesses involved.
Our approach prioritizes thorough due diligence, ensuring both safety and strong returns for investors. Many of our partners, managers, and key personnel bring extensive experience in real estate investment and development, further strengthening our ability to deliver exceptional results.
Top Shelf Models
Founded in 2019 by Eric Bergin, Top Shelf Models (TSM) is based in Dallas, Texas, and is dedicated to helping clients achieve success through expert financial analysis. Our models are meticulously crafted in-house, ensuring the highest standards of quality and precision—never outsourced overseas. In 2021, TSM was honored as a finalist for The Financial Modelling Resource of the Year Award, a prestigious recognition by The Financial Modelling Summit. Launched in 2020, this award celebrates excellence and professionalism in financial modeling.
Construction and Development Experts
At DKNR Solutions, we believe in partnering with the right experts—those with deep experience and specialized knowledge in their respective fields. This collaborative approach ensures success across our development projects, business management, and supply chain operations.
Our team includes experts in development, small-to-medium business management, and specialists in specific fields, all supported by a robust network of suppliers. In today’s fast-paced world, controlling logistics, resources, labor, and supply chains is essential. That’s why we’re focused on expanding our reach by managing multiple businesses that share distribution and purchasing channels. This allows us to optimize production scheduling and stockpile resources in strategically located warehouses, ensuring minimal disruption in the event of future supply chain challenges.
At DKNR Solutions, we take the stress out of sourcing for your business. With a commitment to finding the best products and services tailored to your needs, we deliver quality results that drive growth.
As business buyers, we understand the importance of aligning with the right opportunities. We take great care in assessing our clients’ goals, ensuring every acquisition or merger is a strategic step toward mutual success. Our team is constantly scouting the market for businesses that align with our vision, propelling growth through informed and deliberate decisions.
OUR SERVICES
At DKNR Solutions, we are the ideal partner for business owners seeking liquidity, a smooth exit transition, or completing generational transfers. Whether you’re planning a strategic transition or seeking new growth opportunities, we offer tailored solutions to meet your needs.
We collaborate with small family offices and large institutions to access development resources and business acquisition opportunities. Our focus is on acquiring stable, profitable small to medium-sized businesses that align with our investment criteria. By integrating these businesses into our broader network, we enhance revenue through cross-referrals and synergies with other companies under our control. Additionally, we boost growth by offering services, materials, infrastructure, commercial buildings, and homes in the developments we oversee.
With over 90% of businesses listed for sale in the U.S. remaining unsold each year, we understand the challenges of successful business transactions. Our goal is to complete every acquisition at a fair price and within the shortest time frame possible, ensuring a smooth and efficient process for all parties involved.
Acquisition Targets
We are actively seeking acquisition targets with a purchase price ranging from $1M to $100M+. For larger deals, we are open to co-investment opportunities with multiple strategic partners, ensuring flexibility and collaboration for high-value transactions.
Locations: U.S.
While we are currently focused on the U.S. market, we are actively exploring opportunities for international expansion to broaden our reach and extend our global presence.
Diverse Sectors of Interest
Our acquisition targets span multiple sectors, including construction and related sub-trades, suppliers, and services. We also focus on manufacturing, warehousing, transportation, vices (liquor/tobacco), senior housing solutions, and end-of-life services such as nursing homes, funerals, and cremation. Additionally, we explore long-term common-use retail, including gas stations, farms, propane, and more. Other industries are considered on a case-by-case basis, ensuring strategic alignment with our goals.
Market Report
Executive Summary:
The construction industry in Tennessee, Texas, Florida, and North Carolina is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by rapid population increases, job creation, and substantial infrastructure investments. This report provides a comprehensive analysis of market size, growth projections, key trends, competitive dynamics, and regions facing contractor and developer shortages.
Market Size:
The combined construction market size in these four states is projected to reach $550 billion in 2023, accounting for approximately 25% of the national construction market.
State Breakdown:
- Texas: $220 billion
- Florida: $180 billion
- North Carolina: $80 billion
- Tennessee: $70 billion
At DKNR Solutions, we are passionate about entrepreneurship and take pride in connecting buyers with profitable, sustainable businesses. We believe in fostering partnerships that extend beyond a single transaction—because your success is our success.
Whether you’re looking to sell your small or medium-sized business, DKNR Solutions is here to ensure a seamless transition. Our team is dedicated to finding the perfect buyer and helping you achieve the best outcome. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you find the ideal solution for your business.
FAQ
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
DKNR Solutions is not a broker; we are a principal buyer. We acquire companies directly, leveraging our extensive lender network to finance acquisitions through debt. Our approach ensures a seamless buying process, focused on long-term growth and value creation.
DKNR Solutions is committed to long-term investments. We do not engage in short-term strategies or ‘flipping’ for quick returns. Our focus is on sustainable growth and value creation, ensuring lasting success for the businesses we acquire.
Typically, DKNR Solutions aims to fund and close transactions within 30 to 90 days after entering a letter of intent. Our efficient process ensures a smooth transition while maintaining the highest level of professionalism and attention to detail.
At DKNR Solutions, we believe in empowering your management team to continue running the company. We partner closely with the existing leadership to collaboratively identify and implement any changes necessary to enhance performance, while respecting the company’s core values and culture.
No, DKNR Solutions does not provide guarantees for seller-financed deals. If DKNR Solutions or the controlling entity (buyer) ceases making payments, the agreed-upon deal structure and financing terms will come into effect. This may include securing commercial financing, negotiating a reduced cash buyout, or returning company shares, depending on the terms outlined in the sale agreement. Additionally, sellers may have the option to repurchase shares if such provisions are included in the deal.
Yes, the down payment is backed by a commitment letter from our lending partners. We work with a broad network of lenders who issue commitment letters only when both the borrower and the company meet strict underwriting requirements. This letter assures all parties involved that the lender is prepared to finance the transaction. Additionally, the business assets themselves serve as collateral, and DKNR Solutions reserves the right to manage these assets as needed to optimize growth. In many cases, we expand the business by integrating it into our existing network or merging it with other holdings to enhance its value and operational efficiency.
A business promissory note is a legal document in which the controlling entity commits to repaying a loan under agreed-upon terms. In some cases, we may structure the deal to include the option of buying out owner financing at a reduced rate, allowing the original owner to exit the financing arrangement more quickly, depending on the tax implications for all parties involved. Additionally, original owners may have the option to convert their promissory note into stock ownership (based on current values) if it provides a more favorable tax outcome, as outlined in the deal terms.
At DKNR Solutions, we tailor our involvement based on the unique needs of each company. At times, we serve as an outsourced CFO, a business development team, or a strategic consultant. Throughout every phase, we are engaged and active board members, fully invested in the company’s success.
Our extensive network of business assets serves as a powerful resource for growth, enabling collaboration with other construction companies, developments, suppliers, and manufacturers within our portfolio. Our primary goal is to expand the business, create new opportunities, and foster growth for employees who demonstrate their value to the company.
With our collective experience and expertise, we provide sound, strategic guidance that consistently adds value, ensuring long-term success for the businesses we partner with.