Akerman represented The Beekman Group in the successful sale of Dealer Pay, a leading provider of point-of-sale software and payment processing solutions for the franchised automotive dealership industry, by its portfolio company Convenient Brands to Vehlo Holdings.
The Akerman team was led by Corporate Practice Co-Chair David Birke and Corporate Partner Erin Swick. The team also included:
- Mary Samsa, Chair, Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits Practice
- William Sullivan, Chair, Federal Tax Practice
- Peter Chiabotti, Partner, Intellectual Property Practice Group
- Adria Crowe, Partner, Labor and Employment Practice Group
- Bill Helmstetter, Partner, Corporate Practice Group
- Bryan Reese, Partner, Corporate Practice Group
- Brittany Pushkin, Associate, Corporate Practice Group
- Matt Emery, Associate, Corporate Practice Group
- Andrew Herndon, Associate, Corporate Practice Group
- Chelsy Lutz, Associate, Tax Practice Group
- Dominique Pierre, Associate, Corporate Practice Group
Dealer Pay is recognized for its innovative payment processing technology and seamless point-of-sale software integrations, serving franchised automotive, powersports, marine, and RV dealerships nationwide. The transaction marks a significant milestone for The Beekman Group and Convenient Brands, reflecting their commitment to supporting growth and technological advancement in the industry.
“We are proud to have guided The Beekman Group in this important transaction, furthering their track record of building and realizing value in industry-leading businesses,” Birke said.
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