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B. Riley Securities Serves as Exclusive Financial Advisor to Command Access Technologies on its Sale to PDQ Manufacturing

August 3, 2026

August 3, 2026 – B. Riley Securities, Inc., a leading full-service middle market investment bank, announced it served as the exclusive financial advisor to Command Access Technologies ("Command Access") in its sale to PDQ Manufacturing ("PDQ").

The transaction unites two industry leaders renowned for their innovation, customer-centric cultures, and technical expertise in the door hardware and access solutions landscape. By combining forces, Command Access and PDQ will offer an expanded portfolio of mechanical and electrified door hardware, backed by enhanced resources and capabilities.

Founded over 27 years ago by CEO Greg Kristoff, Command Access has built a premier reputation as a leading manufacturer of high-quality electrified door hardware and access control solutions. The company is dedicated to solving complex customer challenges through innovative products, extensive technical support, and exceptional customer service for integrators, locksmiths, and end users across the commercial construction sector.

PDQ Manufacturing is a premier provider of commercial door hardware committed to the principles of Speed, Value, and Ease. PDQ delivers top-tier mechanical and electrified access solutions that ensure security, durability, and operational efficiency for a wide range of commercial facilities. The integration of Command Access into PDQ will preserve the specialized service the company is known for while accelerating product development and expanding market reach.

B. Riley Securities provided comprehensive financial advisory services to Command Access throughout the transaction process. Leveraging its deep sector expertise, the B. Riley team effectively guided the company through the process to facilitate a highly successful outcome for the founders and stakeholders of Command Access.

Our deal team included Greg Presson, Grayson Largman, Joseph Brown and Hughes Raiford.

About B. Riley Securities, Inc.

B. Riley Securities, Inc. provides a full suite of investment banking and capital markets services to corporations, financial sponsors, and institutional investors across all industry verticals. Services include initial and follow-on offerings, debt and equity-linked solutions, institutional private placements, merger and acquisition (M&A) advisory, corporate restructuring, and liability management. Widely recognized for its thematic proprietary equity research, B. Riley Securities offers clients an extensive network, deep industry expertise, and proven execution capabilities through its end-to-end platform. For more information, visit www.brileysecurities.com and follow us on LinkedIn.