Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

JANUARY 13, 2023

2022 was a strong year for CCA, following a record-breaking 2021. In the video below, CCA Managing Partner, Charlie Maskell, Director, Tim Brasel, and Managing Director, Mike Zuidema break down the CCA team, investment banking, and corporate advisory highlights from 2022.

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SDR Ventures

JANUARY 10, 2023

Axial Names SDR Ventures a Top 25 Lower Middle Market Investment Bank in Q3 2022 The SDR Team is pleased to announce that SDR has been recognized as the #23 investment bank in Axial’s Top 25 for Q2 2023. For a complete list of Q3 2022 finalists, please click here.

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TKO Miller

JUNE 21, 2023

TKO Miller, LLC, a middle-market investment banking firm based in Milwaukee, WI, announced three new additions to its team. Noah joined TKO Miller as an intern in 2022. About TKO Miller TKO Miller, LLC is an independent, advisory-focused, middle-market investment bank. MILWAUKEE, WI. – Griffin Oleszczuk, J.D.,

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Focus Investment Banking

JUNE 12, 2023

Thriving US Middle Market Fundraising and Resilient Private Equity Regarding Global M&A Private Equity Trends, looking at the positive news, the US middle-market fundraising landscape remained stable throughout 2022, with 156 funds closing at an aggregate value of $133.5 trillion as of June 30, 2022.

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TM Capital

APRIL 29, 2022

Middle Market Growth’s 2022 Business Development Report features a list of “Investment Bankers to Watch,” including Steve Hunter, Managing Director at TM Capital.

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Focus Investment Banking

JUNE 21, 2024

Washington, DC, (June 21, 2024) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, has been recognized as a leading M&A advisor in the industrials sector. For more information, visit www.focusbankers.com.

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Focus Investment Banking

JUNE 19, 2023

Washington, DC, (June 19, 2023) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, has been recognized as a leading M&A advisor in the industrial industry.

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OfficeHours

JUNE 27, 2023

On-Cycle historically for PE Recruiting used to be 2-years in advance where individuals pre/post IB training were being recruited by PE firms 8-29-2022 Newsletter: 2024 On-Cycle Kicked Off Today Boost your learning journey! 6-30-2022 Newsletter: 2024 On-Cycle Stay ahead of the game with OfficeHours’ 2024 On-Cycle guide.

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Solganick & Co.

MARCH 11, 2022

March 11, 2022 – Solganick & Co. Following a record-setting 2021 for lower middle market software M&A, the Software Top 50 highlights the most active software-focused dealmakers on the Axial platform. “Public market software company valuations have been battered starting in November of 2021.

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IBG

JUNE 7, 2023

Four of IBG Business’s partners were recognized by M&A Source on May 24 at the organization’s 2023 Spring Conference & Deal Market in Orlando, Florida. Gary Papay (Pennsylvania/North Carolina) was named to the Executive Club, which is comprised of M&A professionals with 2022 closed deals totaling more than $5 million.

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TKO Miller

MAY 11, 2023

EV/EBITDA) Source: TKO Miller's Proprietary Middle Market Packaging Index The BUZZ Around ChatGPT: But is it Accurate? ChatGPT is all the buzz. You see it in the news and cringe when you see kids using it to do their schoolwork.

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The Deal

AUGUST 9, 2023

Brent Hill , a Holland & Knight partner who leads the healthcare and life sciences group, attributed the firm’s deal flow mainly to its focus on the middle market and its deep expertise in sectors “that have a large volume of middle-market transactions.” and abroad.

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Focus Investment Banking

JULY 28, 2023

In terms of quarterly performance, Q1 2023 mirrored the trends seen in Q4 2022, while Q2 2023 showed signs of improvement, albeit at a slower pace compared to 2021. After a record-breaking year in 2021, M&A activity remained relatively strong by historical standards during the first half of 2022.

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Focus Investment Banking

MAY 28, 2024

according to Automotive News Top 150 Auto Dealers , retailing 38,308 new vehicles in 2022. Founded in 1973, Serra Automotive in 2022 had more than $3.4 Serra Automotive is a leader in the automotive community and ranks 12 th in the U.S., billion in revenue. Today, Serra Automotive operates in seven states and employs over 3,000 people.

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Focus Investment Banking

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Washington, DC, (September 16, 2024) – FOCUS Investment Banking , a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, would like to congratulate Cole Strandberg on his promotion to Managing Director within its Automotive Aftermarket group.

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IBG

APRIL 25, 2024

After a disappointing 2023 in middle-market M&A, both the U.S. economy and the market for closely held companies are off to good starts in 2024. The current outlook is a welcome contrast to 2023. The final 2023 U.S. GDP growth of 3.1%

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Mergers and Inquisitions

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

I’m still listing it because it was #9 by global IB revenue in 2021 and 2022, but I would not be surprised if it fell off this list eventually. Bulge Bracket vs. Middle Market Banks: You’ll work on smaller deals, have more limited exit opportunities, and get less of a network and brand name at MM banks.

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The Deal

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Caymus typically invests in lower middle market companies with $2 million to $12 million in Ebitda and $10 million to $100 million in enterprise value, according to the firm’s website. Among other commercial services businesses, Caymus also owns Denver-based traffic control company Colorado Barricade Co., in July last year.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 13, 2023

SVB’s deposits grew from ~$62 billion at the end of 2019 to $173 billion at the end of 2022, and its loan-to-deposit ratio went completely out of whack: Tech startups were flush with cash due to a ridiculous fundraising environment in 2020 – 2021, and they put the money they raised in the bank.

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Intrepid Banker Insights

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Intrepid Investment Bankers A Rollercoaster Ride for Software Markets It has been a disconcerting journey through the first three quarters of 2022. 2022 has seen rising inflation and interest rates, twin global disruptions in Ukraine (invasion) and China (shutdowns), and an overall economic slowdown.

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Periculum Capital

JULY 13, 2023

After successfully opening three new locations in 2020 and 2021, Pet Palace engaged Periculum in late 2022 to run a targeted sell-side process positioning the Company as a premium asset in a highly fragmented market. They have truly built a best-in-class pet resort brand that will continue to thrive under Destination Pet’s ownership.”

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Focus Investment Banking

DECEMBER 18, 2024

L Squared developed a white-paper industry thesis in the summer of 2022 focused on the opportunity to consolidate the highly fragmented Managed IT Services industry. Through the acquisition of SUCCESS, Netrio, and PCA Technology Group (PCA), L Squared has been able to complete the creation of its Managed IT Services Platform, Netrio.

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TM Capital

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

By Nikitha Sattiraju, 14 November 2022 Asphalt paving and maintenance is fast becoming a service of choice for private equity investors. Dealmakers, however, expect M&A activity to sustain well into 2023, particularly in the lower middle market. Sunrise, Fla.-based 17 since an investment from Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

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IBG

DECEMBER 15, 2023

John and other industry leaders worked for two decades to educate and persuade Congressional leaders and regulators regarding the importance of this change, which was passed in December 2022. His purpose was to enhance the professionalism and success of brokers and advisors engaged in middle market business transactions.

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Benchmark International

JULY 11, 2023

The COVID crisis fundamentally altered the pallet industry, and Morgan Wood was well-positioned to expand its operations due to the market shift. By 2022 the company had reached the stage where its owner and founder, Luke Reinstetle, saw the benefit of bringing in outside capital and resources to keep its growth moving ahead.

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Focus Investment Banking

JUNE 25, 2023

Three years ago, I made a stab at ranking the various business segments that I typically run into when representing tire dealers in the lower-middle market. The chart accompanying this column represents my view of the relative market value of the different segments that you’ll see in the lower-middle market in privately held U.S.

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Focus Investment Banking

JUNE 8, 2023

market with approximately 130 clients in 2022. Argyle is a leading advisory and creative services provider for US public company shareholder communications. Founded in 2014, Argyle is experiencing robust growth in the U.S.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

This chart of PE deal activity from 2001 to 2022 in the Bain Capital Healthcare Private Equity report sums up the market quite well: In short, healthcare had never been a huge sector for private equity, but activity ramped up in the late 2010s into the early 2020s, and it’s now one of the top industries by dollar volume (right after tech).

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The Deal

JULY 21, 2023

in 2023 through June 20, up from 11 and 13 in the same period in 2022 and 2021, respectively, according to data from Insightia. REITs in full-year 2022 and 2021 each. There were 18 REITs subject to activism demands in the U.S. Overall, activists targeted 20 U.S. And activists’ concerns with REITs are many.

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The Deal

JUNE 15, 2023

In 2022 it was raising its seventh fund with a $300 million target. .- and Cincinnati-based RC Capital tapped McDermott Will & Emery LLP for legal advice. RC Capital, which has offices in Cincinnati and Raleigh, N.C., focuses on the healthcare services, medical device and healthcare IT sectors.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

JUNE 21, 2023

This happened back in 2008 and, more recently, in 2022, when deal activity fell almost everywhere except for the Middle East. Among the other banks, HSBC usually makes a strong showing, most middle-market banks are barely present, and the other elite boutiques (Evercore, Lazard, etc.) are much less active. standards (i.e.,

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 17, 2023

If you go even smaller, you’ll find names like Sumeru (Silver Lake’s middle-market firm), Banneker (founded by ex-Vista employees), Riverwood, and Leeds (with a “knowledge industries” focus). Also, you’ll occasionally see Vista, Thoma Bravo, or Silver Lake go “down market” and invest in earlier-stage companies alongside VC firms.

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Periculum Capital

MARCH 8, 2024

Mark will join SAM as Vice President of Digital Engineering and all PrecisionPoint employees will have the opportunity to grow their careers at a 2022 Top Workplaces award winner. About Periculum Capital Company, LLC Periculum is a leading investment and merchant banking firm serving the corporate finance needs of middle market companies.

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Tyton Partners

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Tyton Partners Achieves Record H1 2023 with Strong Momentum for the Rest of the Year We are pleased to announce that Tyton Partners Investment Banking division has picked up right where it left off in 2022 closing a record number of deals across the PreK-12, Higher Education, and Corporate L&D markets.

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Solganick & Co.

OCTOBER 28, 2022

The transaction was announced on October 25, 2022 and creates the second largest pure-play Google Cloud services firm in North America by both employee count and professional services revenue. magazine’s “Founder-Friendly Investors” list in 2020, 2021, and 2022. Founded in 2015, the firm has over $1.7 Solganick & Co.

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The Deal

JULY 18, 2023

” Liquidity Crunch A $400 million credit facility that would have likely been executed by a single creditor or a two-lender club in the first half of 2022 might require between four and six parties to complete the transaction in today’s market. . “They know they have the advantage.”

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Growth Business

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Despite investment in the first half of 2023 dropping to £4.6bn from 2022’s £10.8bn as a result of rising interest rates, high inflation, a decrease in valuations and geopolitical tensions globally, UK fintechs are still attracting more VC investment than all other EMEA fintechs combined, with a significant percentage coming from US investors.

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