Solganick & Co.

JULY 12, 2024

Report: Artificial Intelligence in a Growing M&A Landscape, 1H 2024 July 12, 2024 – Solganick has published its latest M&A update on the artificial intelligence industry sector as of 1H 2024. ” Recent venture investment bears this thesis out, $24 billion flowed into AI startups in Q2 2024.

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The Deal

JANUARY 31, 2024

Sponsor-led investments and exits will hit a “tipping point” in 2024, according to Amster. And as financing markets thaw and sellers become more flexible with valuations, 2024 will prove to be a busier year. “We seem to be reaching a point where people don’t just want to transact but … need to transact.”

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Sica Fletcher

APRIL 2, 2024

The following report examines the health and outlook for insurance M&A deals in 2024. Insurance M&A Deal Valuation, 2024 Starting out in 2024, EBITDA and revenue multiples are in a good place, experiencing modest YoY growth despite the economic downturn of the last 18 months.

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Sica Fletcher

JULY 31, 2024

The 2024 insurance M&A market has changed substantially from just a few years ago, with potentially staggering implications for the future of insurance M&A transactions. Insurance M&A Transactions in 2024 The insurance M&A transactions we have observed thus far in 2024 indicate larger trends in the sector.

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Sica Fletcher

MARCH 8, 2024

The inherent uncertainty of the M&A market over the last 18 months has underscored the importance of context for supplementing a full understanding before we can gain a better sense of what to expect in 2024. This raises an important question: What Should Insurance Agency Owners Expect in 2024?

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Sica Fletcher

AUGUST 6, 2024

Our research team’s latest report compares the top insurance agency investment banks of 2024. The Top Insurance Agency Investment Banks of 2024 Sica | Fletcher Sica | Fletcher is a boutique investment bank specializing in M&A advisory services.

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Sica Fletcher

JULY 23, 2024

The following report discusses our predictions for what will likely occur as H2 2024 unfolds. Finally, we close with a few very simple suggestions for insurance agency owners about what they can do to put themselves in the best possible position to sell in H2 2024.

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Solganick & Co.

APRIL 24, 2024

Solganick Technology Services M&A Update – Q1 2024 Final April 25, 2024 – Los Angeles and Dallas – Solganick & Co. (“Solganick”) has issued its latest technology services industry sector mergers and acquistions (M&A) update report for Q1 2024. of all transactions through YTD.

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Sica Fletcher

JULY 11, 2024

The following report details insurance brokerage M&A multiple averages for H1 2024. Because these qualities have attracted such a large number of buyers, sellers in 2024 have the advantage of a very high level of competition, which allows them to leverage offers against each other to get a more favorable payout.

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Sica Fletcher

JUNE 20, 2024

The insurance M&A market in 2024 is significantly more complex now than it was 20 years ago. However, this report seeks to make sense of these qualities as a whole to provide an overview of the 2024 insurance M&A market. for insurance agencies. for insurance agencies.

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Sica Fletcher

MAY 29, 2024

Our SF index covered 71% of all announced insurance M&A transactions in Q1 2024, putting Sica | Fletcher in a uniquely qualified position to offer an analysis of what is going on, why, and what it means for insurance M&A in 2024. While insurance M&A did see slight dips in deal volume and average value (Fig.2)

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Sun Acquisitions

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Chicago, IL – February 27, 2024 – Sun Acquisitions, a leading mergers and acquisitions firm based in Chicago, is pleased to announce three new sell-side engagements all based in the Midwest. Larry Sanderman, Managing Director of Sun Acquisitions, will be the lead advisor for these client engagements.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

MAY 6, 2024

Baltimore, MD, May 7, 2024 – Chesapeake Corporate Advisors (CCA), a boutique investment banking and corporate advisory firm in the Mid-Atlantic region, announced that Timothy Brasel has been named a Managing Director in the firm’s investment banking group.

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Sun Acquisitions

AUGUST 21, 2024

Schaumburg, Illinois – August 21, 2024 – Sun Acquisitions, a leading mergers and acquisitions firm headquartered in Chicago, is pleased to announce the successful sale of Petersen International Furniture to Commonwealth Initiatives LLC. This transaction represents a strategic move for both companies.

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Solganick & Co.

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Valuation Adjustments, Strategic Optimism : Despite the overall M&A market facing headwinds from inflation and rising interest rates, valuations within the IT services sector have remained relatively stable. is a data-driven investment bank and M&A advisory firm focused exclusively on software and IT services companies.

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Sica Fletcher

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

S&P Global’s 2023 Market Intelligence League Table Released NEW YORK, NY - February 8, 2024 - Sica | Fletcher, a premier financial advisory firm, retains its commanding presence in the #1 spot on S&P Global’s Market Intelligence League Table, a position the firm has held quarter-over-quarter since 2017.

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Sica Fletcher

APRIL 30, 2024

This article presents a step-by-step guide on how to value an insurance agency - both in the sense of how a valuation agency/M&A advisor goes about valuation, and also in terms of what insurance agency owners can do to maximize their valuation prior to running an M&A deal.

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Sun Acquisitions

APRIL 2, 2024

CHICAGO, IL, April 2, 2024 — Griffin Products, LLC., with advisory services throughout the diligence period. About Sun Acquisitions: Sun Acquisitions, headquartered in Chicago, is a premier mergers and acquisitions firm that assists clients with privately held companies’ confidential sales, acquisitions, or valuations.

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Sun Acquisitions

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Business photo created by rawpixel.com – www.freepik.com CHICAGO, IL – February 23, 2024 – A distinguished specialty plastics provider for medical devices out of Northern California, has initiated a sell-side engagement represented by Sun Acquisitions.

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Sun Acquisitions

APRIL 18, 2024

Projections for 2024 indicate solid top and bottom-line expansion, highlighting the company’s exceptional performance in the industry. Having successfully managed engagements across diverse industries, Sun Acquisitions is recognized as a leading M&A advisory firm in the Midwest.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

JUNE 26, 2024

This family office relied on CCA for our deep expertise in developing sophisticated bank models, business valuations, and other tools to model the overall transaction and associated debt service,” said Stuart Knott , Managing Director. “We The company uses modern technology to deliver exceptional service while protecting customer vehicles.

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Sun Acquisitions

MAY 2, 2024

Chicago, IL – May 2, 2024 — Sun Acquisitions, a premier mergers and acquisitions firm headquartered in Chicago, announces that it has been retained as a sell-side advisors for an established horticultural business specializing in wholesale nursery plant growing and supply.

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Sun Acquisitions

JULY 10, 2024

Chicago, IL — July 10, 2024 — Sun Acquisitions, a prominent mergers and acquisitions firm in Chicago, announced the successful sale of Chain O’ Lakes Transportation, a provider of alternative transportation solutions, to strategic acquirer JW Chicago. Thinking of Buying or Selling a Business?

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Sica Fletcher

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Although insurance agencies are not always family affairs, the 2024 insurance landscape reveals that between 50% and 70% of agencies are family-owned. The valuation process has a few additional considerations when selling a family insurance agency. In particular, sellers should be aware of: Family Reputation as an Asset.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

JUNE 26, 2024

This family office relied on CCA for our deep expertise in developing sophisticated bank models, business valuations, and other tools to model the overall transaction and associated debt service,” said Stuart Knott , Managing Director. “We The company uses modern technology to deliver exceptional service while protecting customer vehicles.

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Sun Acquisitions

APRIL 11, 2024

Chicago, IL – March 28, 2024 – Sun Acquisitions, a leading mergers and acquisitions firm based in Chicago, is pleased to announce the successful sale of Pacific Plus, a dynamic company renowned for its innovative imaging and marketing solutions, to an individual buyer.

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Solganick & Co.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Buyers continue to seek companies with a strong relationship with their partners, often placing a premium valuation for investment opportunities involving a differentiated service offering and profile. Microsoft Intelligent Cloud/Azure Microsoft Intelligent Cloud Fiscal Q1 2024 revenue was reported at $24.3

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Solganick & Co.

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

. – Quoted in the Los Angeles Business Journal M&A Hesitation: Banker Fears ‘Rose-Colored Glasses’ Syndrome BY STEVE CRIGHTON FEBRUARY 2, 2024 – Los Angeles, CA – Aaron Solganick, CEO and Founder of Solganick & Co. For more information, please contact us.

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Sica Fletcher

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The following article details the process of selling an insurance agency book of business in 2024, including deviations from the process of selling an agency, the valuation process, and common payout structures. This means getting a formal valuation done - typically through your M&A advisor, but sometimes through a third party.

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Cleary M&A and Corporate Governance Watch

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

On January 30, 2024, the Delaware Court of Chancery struck down Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s $55 billion performance-based stock option package, ruling that Tesla’s directors did not satisfy the stringent “entire fairness” standard in approving his compensation. Jan 30, 2024). [3] 30, 2024). [9] 30, 2024). [15] 8] Tornetta v.

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Cooley M&A

JANUARY 30, 2024

As we look ahead to the 2024 proxy season (and beyond), let’s review the key 2023 trends and developments from activism playbooks, with a sharp focus on the ever-changing landscape in the technology and healthcare sectors. Momentum building for 2024? 4] Activists won 134 board seats globally in 2023, a 30% increase from 2022.

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Growth Business

MARCH 1, 2024

Private equity market in 2024 According to KPMG , UK private equity activity slumped by 10 per cent in 2023, as high inflation, interest rates and geopolitical tension took their toll on the market. However, there is hope things will improve in 2024. Those discussions were about social impact, strategy, the marketplace and the team.

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