August 29, 2025 – CriticalPoint is pleased to announce that it served as the exclusive financial advisor to Addtronics, LLC (“Addtronics”), a portfolio company of Kaho Partners, on its acquisition of DAC International, Inc. (“DAC”).
Located in Carpinteria, Calif., DAC offers a range of specialty products and solutions, including ultra-precision equipment, CNC lathes, precision blocking systems, and aftermarket services for the contact lens and intraocular lens industries. DAC was founded in 1964. Ken Payne will continue to lead the organization as President and will work closely with the Addtronics executive leadership team.
CriticalPoint served as the exclusive financial advisor to Kaho Partners in connection with the transaction. The transaction demonstrates CriticalPoint’s expertise in deal advisory and commitment to act as a trusted advisor with proven abilities to deliver for its clients.
If you would like more information about CriticalPoint or have questions regarding this transaction, please contact:
Joe Onwuegbusi
Managing Director
Direct: (424) 567-6182
jonwuegbusi@criticalpoint.com
About Addtronics
Addtronics is a consolidator of high-quality, niche automation technology and solution providers innovating for the life sciences and other industries. Addtronics seeks to be the acquirer of choice in this space by allowing its operating companies to retain their entrepreneurial spirit while enjoying the benefits of scale and partnership with other Addtronics companies. For more information on Addtronics, please visit www.addtronics.com.
About Kaho Partners
Kaho is a thesis-driven investment firm focused on building market-leading companies through organic and acquisition-driven growth. For more information, please visit https://kahopartners.com/.
About CriticalPoint
CriticalPoint provides tailored financial solutions through a trusted platform, combining the best of Investment Banking and Private Capital. Backed by decades of diverse transaction experience, the CriticalPoint team delivers the insights clients and stakeholders need to achieve superior outcomes. Founded in 2012 by senior M&A professionals with a passion for deal-making, CriticalPoint stands out for its deep expertise in Investment Banking—including mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, deal sourcing, special situations, and valuation advisory—as well as in Private Capital investing, with a focus on corporate divestitures and special situations. When business owners, management teams, private equity firms, and corporate sellers reach a defining moment across a range of industries, they rely on CriticalPoint’s proven expertise. For more information, visit criticalpoint.com.
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