Level 3 Audiovisual, the Mesa, Ariz.-based, audiovisual integration, consulting and engineering firm, has been acquired by Online Instruments, a global technology firm headquartered in India with operations spanning the UAE, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, the Philippines and now the United States.
The DAK Group, an investment bank specializing in middle-market mergers and acquisitions, facilitated the transaction as the exclusive financial advisor to Level 3 Audiovisual. The DAK Group says the deal involved complex cross-border negotiations, multiple stakeholders and precise coordination to ensure a seamless closing,
“This transaction reflects the strength of Level 3 Audiovisual’s platform and its reputation in the enterprise AV market,” says Ari Fuchs, managing director at The DAK Group, who led the deal alongside a dedicated team.
For Level 3 Audiovisual, the acquisition marks a pivotal moment, enabling the company to expand its global footprint and better serve multinational clients with consistent delivery standards. The partnership also significantly enhances its engineering capacity and scalability across regions.
Brad Peterson, founder and chairman of Level 3 Audiovisual, expresses gratitude for The DAK Group’s guidance throughout the process. “They were patient, insightful, strategic, and intelligent. As with any deal, there were challenges, but working through them with DAK and our executive team was incredible,” he says.
For Online Instruments, the acquisition establishes a strategic foothold in the U.S. market, leveraging Level 3’s experienced technical teams, project management processes and deep expertise in enterprise AV solutions. The combined platform positions both companies to deliver large-scale, complex audiovisual solutions globally.
