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2024 Capital Middle Market 
Focus Investment Banking
JULY 25, 2024
Washington, DC, (July 25, 2024) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services is honored to again be named among the Top 25 Lower Middle Market Investment Banks of Q2 2024 by Axial.
Focus Investment Banking
APRIL 26, 2024
Washington, DC, (April 26, 2024) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services is honored to be named among the Top 25 Lower Middle Market Investment Banks of Q1 2024 by Axial.
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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors
MAY 24, 2024
As of May 2024, the influx of over $1.3 trillion in growth and buyout private equity (PE) dry powder has fueled a competitive, but crowded, M&A market for high-quality middle market businesses, even amidst inflationary pressures and elevated interest rates.
Global Newswire by Notified: M&A
MARCH 7, 2024
LEXINGTON, Ky.,
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Focus Investment Banking
OCTOBER 16, 2024
3Q 2024 M&A Report : Despite economic headwinds and market uncertainty, Q3 2024 showcased the resilience of the middle market, with deal activity thriving, particularly in the business services sector.Download the full report here. The post Business Services 3Q 2024 M&A Report appeared first on FOCUS.
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Focus Investment Banking
APRIL 30, 2024
1Q 2024 M&A Report : In the first quarter of 2024, middle market M&A transactions saw a surge in demand for specialized business services, ranging from due diligence to post-merger integration strategies.
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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A
AUGUST 7, 2024
NEW YORK and HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn.,
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Focus Investment Banking
JULY 17, 2024
2Q 2024 M&A Report : This quarter there was a noticeable increase in demand for specialized business services within middle market M&A transactions. The post Business Services 2Q 2024 M&A Report appeared first on FOCUS. Download the full report here.
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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A
JUNE 11, 2024
LEXINGTON, Ky.,
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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A
APRIL 11, 2024
DUBLIN, IRELAND, April 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ) - STERIS plc (NYSE: STE) (“STERIS” or the “Company”) today announced that the Company has entered into a definitive agreement to divest its Dental segment to Peak Rock Capital, a leading middle-market private investment firm, for $787.5 million (the “Transaction”).
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Focus Investment Banking
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Its initial acquisition, SUCCESS, closed in January of 2024. Through strong collaboration with the SUCCESS management team, L Squared was able to execute two additional acquisitions, Netrio in August 2024, and PCA in November 2024. FOCUS represented SUCCESS in this transaction.
Tyton Partners
JANUARY 18, 2024
Tyton Partners 2023 Transactions K-12 Transactions The K-12 market continues to be an active sector as the ESSER funding cliff looms in 2024. We continued to serve our clients across the PreK-12, Higher Education, and Corporate Training and Continuing Education markets, as well as the broader TMT ecosystem.
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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.
The Deal
JUNE 15, 2023
Healthcare-focused growth equity firm River Cities Capital Funds , or RC Capital , has linked up with James River Cardiology and formed Aligned Cardiovascular Partners. and Cincinnati-based RC Capital tapped McDermott Will & Emery LLP for legal advice. RC Capital, which has offices in Cincinnati and Raleigh, N.C.,
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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A
JUNE 25, 2024
LOS ANGELES, June 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Transom Capital Group (“Transom”), an operations-focused middle market private equity firm, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Virginia Tile Company, LLC (“Virginia Tile”).
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Focus Investment Banking
MARCH 19, 2024
Washington, DC, (March 19, 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 technology services industry by Axial, the trusted deal platform serving the lower middle market.
Focus Investment Banking
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
FOCUS is a leading national M&A firm for the lower middle market. With the Fed committed to lowering rates, even nominally, in September, we anticipate the number of transactions to increase in H2 2024 amid lower cost of capital and rising investor confidence.
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Focus Investment Banking
APRIL 17, 2024
Access to capital and the benefits of scale will mean that a small number of large companies will continue to dominate certain areas such as mobile wireless and video. However, FOCUS continues to see opportunities for middle market CSPs.
The Deal
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
BLK), Oaktree Capital Management LP and KKR & Co. KKR) have elected to combine affiliated BDCs, which they set up to invest in middle market companies. After the Fed embarked on an interest rate hike spree, business development companies being marked to market each quarter had to adjust. Bundling BDC Fees On Oct.
Chesapeake Corporate Advisors
APRIL 8, 2024
Chesapeake Corporate Advisors Serves as Exclusive Financial Advisor Baltimore, MD – April 9, 2024 – Chesapeake Corporate Advisors (“CCA”) is pleased to announce it has served as the exclusive financial advisor to SoftTech Solutions, Inc. acquired by Synergy ECP, backed by Falfurrias Capital appeared first on Chesapeake Corporate Advisors.
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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors
APRIL 8, 2024
Chesapeake Corporate Advisors Serves as Exclusive Financial Advisor Baltimore, MD – April 11, 2024 – Chesapeake Corporate Advisors (“CCA”) is pleased to announce it has served as the exclusive financial advisor to QI Services, LLC (“QI Services”), KI Services, LLC (“KI Services”), and PCH Logistics Inc. (“PCH
Focus Investment Banking
APRIL 11, 2024
However, as professional services businesses they tend to be much less capital-intensive than network-based telecommunications service providers. Telecom Business Services: Public Market Summary M&A Summary Comments M&A It was a slow start to 2024 in terms of the level of M&A activity in the Telecom Business Services sector.
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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. Eaton Square is an international M&A and capital service provider whose network encompasses Europe, North America, Australia/New Zealand, and the Pacific Rim.
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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
OfficeHours
JUNE 27, 2023
Yes Unsure, still undecided Probably not Check Out Our Articles about On-Cycle Is Recruiting In 2024 Considered On-cycle? 6-30-2022 Newsletter: 2024 On-Cycle Stay ahead of the game with OfficeHours’ 2024 On-Cycle guide. 6-30-2022 Newsletter: 2024 On-Cycle Stay ahead of the game with OfficeHours’ 2024 On-Cycle guide.
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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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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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Benchmark International
MARCH 20, 2024
Benchmark International is pleased to announce the transaction between ProStar Adjusting, LLC, and Team One Insurance Services, a portfolio company of Longshore Capital Partners. The transaction creates a strategic expansion for ProStar Adjusting's existing claims-adjusting services and offers a deeper geographic reach.
59 OfficeHours
JULY 8, 2023
Private equity giants are still racing to fill 2024 associate seats. See 8 firms — from Carlyle to Bain Capital — that have been recruiting first-year investment bankers for jobs that won’t start for 18 months. meetings and freshman analysts locked in rooms waiting to be questioned. (BTW When should you begin your prep?
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Focus Investment Banking
JULY 3, 2024
premium to TSR’s closing price on May 14, 2024. Upon completion of the merger, TSR became a privately held company controlled by Vienna Parent and Christian, and TSR’s common stock has ceased trading on the NASDAQ Capital Market. “It The total consideration payable to TSR’s shareholders represents a 73.8%
Focus Investment Banking
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Washington, DC, (October 15, 2024) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, announced today that Accutron Inc. has been acquired by Foxhole Group , a private investment firm focused on the industrial sector.
Focus Investment Banking
DECEMBER 26, 2023
The funds have a surfeit of capital— “lots of dry powder,” to use another Midwestern expression—and the pressure from their limited partners to deploy the capital, or return it, has fueled their willingness to submit strong bids. Speaking of beneficial owners, the Corporate Transparency Act was discussed.
Chesapeake Corporate Advisors
OCTOBER 22, 2024
This article was originally published on August 9, 2024 on the I-95 Business website. If you go out to market, your most likely buyer will be a private equity (PE) group. With manageable working capital requirements, the PE investor can grow the business without maintaining an asset-heavy balance sheet or funding constant upgrades.
Focus Investment Banking
JANUARY 3, 2024
Subway sold to Roark Capital for $9.6 These deals and others show the market for restaurant M&A is gaining momentum – and that 2024 could shape up to be a busy year of acquisitions. As we look ahead to 2024, we are cautiously optimistic that M&A will heat up across the restaurant industry. Main Squeeze Juice Co.,
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Focus Investment Banking
MAY 16, 2024
5000 fastest growing private company in America and leading IT managed service provider (“MSP”) for small and mid-sized businesses in the Southeast United States backed by LNC Partners (“LNC”) with $700 million of committed capital. FOCUS served as exclusive financial advisor to NCG.
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Tyton Partners
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
The capital for emerging companies, as well as established players, is up for grabs as expanding learning and development budgets support further growth in this market.
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OfficeHours
JUNE 30, 2023
The equation for FCF is: FCF = Net income + D&A (non-cash expense) – capital expenditures – change in net working capital You will need to calculate FCF every year in the hold period (but not for the extra year, or year 6). Case Study: Low GPA To High Success Don’t let a low GPA hold you back.
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Focus Investment Banking
MARCH 11, 2024
Following this disposal, the Group will have a sharper business focus and will capitalize on the sustainable growth potential presented by our operations and activities in Ireland, the UK, Europe, Asia and Africa. We have worked closely with EASY BIO for many years, and we look forward to continuing to collaborate in the coming years.”
Tyton Partners
APRIL 10, 2024
As we approach another exciting ASU+GSV Summit and look forward to what the remainder of 2024 holds, we also wanted to take a look back at our last 50 Transactions in the global knowledge sector and the trends that have materialized within the ecosystem. Feel free to reach out to us here to schedule time with us in person or virtually.
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Mergers and Inquisitions
JULY 17, 2024
Of the middle-market banks , only Jefferies seems to have much of a presence. Firms like the State Bank of India (SBI Capital Markets), IIFL, Arpwood, Trust Group, AK Financial Services, HDFC, Edelweiss, Veda, and o3 Capital are also well-regarded but are closer to middle-market or “in-between-a-bank” firms.
Mergers and Inquisitions
MAY 15, 2024
The team structure varies widely, but upper-middle-market firms and mega-funds tend to have dedicated operations teams, while smaller firms combine their operations and deal teams. As of 2024, that means something like these numbers at a mid-sized fund: Associate: $200 – $300K depending on the firm size. VP: ~$500K.
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Mergers and Inquisitions
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
As of 2024, I consider the following to be the list of bulge bracket banks (note that the “potential” category is speculative and could include other, similar firms beyond the 5 currently listed there): Sources: The list above is based on deal volume and fee data from Dealogic , the Financial Times , and Statista over the past few years.
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Focus Investment Banking
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Washington, DC, (October 30, 2024) – FOCUS Investment Banking, a leading middle-market investment bank, is pleased to announce that Colin May has joined the firm as a Managing Director in its Automotive Group.
Focus Investment Banking
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Washington, DC, (February 7, 2024) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture and corporate finance services, announced today that it has added a new managing director, Paul Carter, to its Technology Services and Telecom practices.
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