Tangible Asset Valuations
Tangible Asset Valuation
DLS Marine (DLS), an affiliate of The McLean Group, provides marine appraisal, surveying, and claims services worldwide. Established in 1968, DLS has assembled a technical staff comprised of the largest concentration of NAMS certified surveyors and ASA certified marine appraisers in the industry. DLS is headquartered in New Orleans, LA and has offices in Houston, TX, Tampa, FL, and Norfolk/Hampton Roads, VA. Learn more: www.DLSmarine.com
Team Leaders
Harry Ward
Harry Ward has more than 30 years of senior executive and M&A advisory experience across a range of industrial and technology sectors. He has advised on both buy side and sell side transactions, including the sale of 3 Phoenix to Ultra Electronics, AOCE to CAE, and the divestiture of GlobalTrak to Orbcomm. His buy side clients have included NASA, defense contractors, and companies in the aviation, SATCOM, and maritime technology industries.
Mr. Ward has extensive experience with the creation of ESOPs, notably advising on the sale of Linxx Global Solutions to a private equity funded leveraged ESOP, and regularly assists clients in evaluating strategic alternatives. He also brings a strong background in managing and growing small to mid-sized companies, as well as technical expertise in technology and maritime segments. Over a three-year period, he led a West Coast distribution company through the development and execution of a growth plan, culminating in its successful sale to a strategic buyer.
Based in the Hampton Roads, Virginia area, Mr. Ward frequently travels throughout the East Coast, Gulf of Mexico region, Southern California, and Huntsville, Alabama, the nation’s space and missile hub. He regularly publishes industry M&A reports and serves as a guest speaker and panelist for business and civic organizations. A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Mr. Ward served multiple deployments from both U.S. coasts as a Navy helicopter pilot and survival instructor (SERE School). He earned an MBA in finance from San Diego State University.
Professional Credentials
- Certified Exit Planning Advisor
- FINRA Series 63, 79
- Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA) – Marine vessels and equipment
Harry Ward
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Investment Banking
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