Private Equity

“We use BKD for all our due diligence because we can count on them to both help us close good deals and keep us out of bad deals. Even for evaluating an investment opportunity in Mexico, they were able to staff a team of both U.S. and Mexican citizens. Their skill and capabilities rival anyone else’s and we have used all of the big four before we settled in with BKD.”

— Paul Pickard, Managing Director
Stewart Capital Management
Stilwell, Kansas

“BKD did a great job with the assignment – coming in on time and on budget with a high quality product.”

— Michael Hompesch, Principal
Dubin Clark & Company
Greenwich, Connecticut

“BKD has been a pleasure to work with in all respects.  We have used their diligence team on several different investments.  We have found the work quality to be high and the service excellent.  On each deal, we have had senior level resources devote time/resources to help us understand and answer key diligence questions.”

— Hunter Carpenter, Principal
The Stephens Group, LLC
Little Rock, Arkansas

“BKD’s transactional due diligence team exceeded all of our expectations.  They performed a complete corporate due diligence review of the target company, which included sales, manufacturing, accounting, information systems, human resources and tax related issues.  The target company presented a very challenging situation for everyone, but BKD’s resourcefulness and businessman’s approach in helping us substantiate our original investment thesis was invaluable.  I would recommend BKD’s team to anyone who is responsible for operating companies and M&A transactions.”

— David J. Malizia, Managing Partner
Westshore Capital Partners
Tampa, Florida

"BKD’s team delivered on time and under budget. Their work product was thorough and insightful from both an accounting and business perspective. I would use them again."

— Kevin Fechtmeyer
President
Cave Creek Capital
Scottsdale, Arizona

"The BKD transaction services team has been a beneficial resource to KVCI because they have experience in the field, and they keep in tune with what we are trying to accomplish. We get excellent value for our dollar and timely delivery. We keep coming back to BKD because of the high level of trust and confidence we have in the team and the firm."

— Marshall Parker
President
KVCI (& Perennial)
Leawood, Kansas

"The level of BKD’s work quality is high, and we have had an excellent experience working with the manufacturing and distribution, state and local tax, transaction services and investment banking teams. We know many professionals within BKD, which makes the firm both accessible and an organization we trust."

— Marshall Parker
President
KVCI (& Perennial)
Leawood, Kansas

"The relationship KVCI has with BKD has created opportunities for both firms. We have been able to work on client situations together, and I believe both firms have seen an increase in business activity due to our relationship."

— Marshall Parker
President
KVCI (& Perennial)
Leawood, Kansas

"BKD’s managers and partners provide excellent continuity, which is key, and we often work with the same team members on projects. The firm’s professionals treat the accounting and tax staff at their client as an extension of their own team. The continuing and ongoing interaction with our advisors makes it easy to recommend BKD because you know the matter will be handled well."

— Marshall Parker
President
KVCI (& Perennial)
Leawood, Kansas

"The BKD team assists and advises us in many ways—the audit team highlights potential financial control improvements, and the tax team counsels us on complex tax issues.”

— Peter Coyne
Vice President
Saw Mill Capital
Kansas City, Missouri

“BKD’s client service led us to engage BKD as our transaction advisor for add-ons at portfolio companies. The firm’s transaction services team has worked on four add-on acquisitions, all of which have closed. In one acquisition, BKD provided forensic audit services leading to a better understanding of the actual earnings of the target company, which proved extremely valuable to us during the valuation process.”

— Peter Coyne
Vice President
Saw Mill Capital
Kansas City, Missouri

“The accessibility we have to the BKD team is extremely important to us, and I enjoy the relationship I have with them. When I need assistance, I go directly to the partner or director.”

— Peter Coyne
Vice President
Saw Mill Capital
Kansas City, Missouri

“The opportunities for acquisitions turn off and on quickly, so we must respond immediately. BKD’s Transaction Services team understands our company’s needs, and they have responded expediently each time, from issuing engagement letters to performing Quality of Earnings assessments.”

— Maury Dumba
Vice President Business Development
Greene’s Energy Group, LLC
Houston, Texas

“BKD’s Transaction Services team is knowledgeable and responsive, and we have built a rapport with one another in which we can have open and candid conversations.”

— Maury Dumba
Vice President Business Development
Greene’s Energy Group, LLC
Houston, Texas

“Often, I set aggressive timelines, and the BKD Transaction Services team has proven they can meet these pressing deadlines. The team issues excellent reports, which have impressed our investors.”

— Maury Dumba
Vice President Business Development
Greene’s Energy Group, LLC
Houston, Texas

“I am impressed with BKD’s transaction services team, which performed due diligence on a highly complex transaction. When UKHA brought them in, they hit the ground running, put together a great package and ensured a smooth transition in a nearly impossible timeframe.”

— William H. Marting
Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
University of Kansas Hospital Authority
Shawnee Mission, Kansas