DC Advisory advised Peak Rock Capital on its acquisition of Amtech Software

Background

• Founded in 1981, Amtech Software (Amtech) is a leading provider of ERP software and technology services for the packaging and other manufacturing industries
• Amtech’s end-to-end suite of software, automation and other technology solutions serve as the backbone of over 245 customers’ businesses’ and more than 750 manufacturing plants
• Amtech’s tailored solutions enable manufacturers to achieve operational excellence in areas including plant management, production planning, supply chain, sales and customer service
• Peak Rock Capital (Peak Rock) is a mid-market private investment firm that makes equity and debt investments in companies across North America and Europe

Process

• Peak Rock engaged DC Advisory (DC) for our deep expertise ERP, supply chain and manufacturing execution software, and our experience providing buy-side advice to private equity clients
• DC helped identify Amtech as an acquisition opportunity and made the initial introduction with Peak Rock
• DC provided strategic insights and support through the deal process, including due diligence

Outcome

• In August 2021, Peak Rock completed the acquisition of Amtech 
• This deal will accelerate growth and product innovation, expansion of the sales & marketing organization and enhancing customer experience / ROI

“Peak Rock is a new and growing private equity relationship for DC Advisory. They have a strong appetite to deploy more capital in the SaaS/application software sector, particularly in manufacturing & industrial verticals. They'll tell you that this deal would not have happened if it hadn't been for our industry contacts and reputation.”