Benchmark International

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

2024: A Return to Confidence Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) happen when dealmakers possess not only cash but confidence. In 2024, that's the transformative combination we expect to see.

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M&A Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers Acquisitions 64

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.

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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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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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Focus Investment Banking

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

2023 was a bit of a slower year for middle market M&A, with deals taking far longer than what we’ve become accustomed to. To assemble the list of top investment banks in North America, Axial reviewed the deal-making activities of over 800 investment banks and M&A advisory firms for the full 2023 calendar year.

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Benchmark International

JANUARY 16, 2024

The 13th annual survey conducted by Citizens Bank regarding the M&A outlook for 2024 points to the highest levels of optimism in several years for dealmaking activity this year. Solid expectations for the U.S. economy and rising enthusiasm among buyers underscore this much-welcomed optimism.

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Middle Market Valuation M&A Bank 59

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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Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 21, 2025

and Dublin, Ireland January 23, 2025 FOCUS Investment Banking based in the US (the Company) and FOCUS Capital Partners (FCP) based in Ireland have combined ownership and operations to provide best in class investment banking services for middle-market clients. Washington, D.C.

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Focus Investment Banking

APRIL 26, 2024

Although 2023 M&A activity was down from the high level of 2021, there are some signs that M&A activity in 2024 is picking up. We believe that the M&A market in the Photonics space is also likely to rebound this year.

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M&A Investment Banking Middle Market Electronics 52

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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Investment Banking M&A Middle Market Bank 52

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.

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Middle Market Private Equity Equities Investment 52

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.

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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

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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Private Equity M&A Equities Middle Market 52

Focus Investment Banking

AUGUST 20, 2024

2Q 2024 M&A Report : The second quarter brought a slight uptick in Food & Beverage deal volume, offering a positive signal as M&A markets recover from the declines observed in 2023. In the middle market, average purchase price multiples on completed deals in the second quarter reached 7.4x

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Food Middle Market M&A Valuation 52

Solganick & Co.

JULY 29, 2024

July 29, 2024 – Los Angeles and Dallas – Solganick has been named a Top 25 Lower Middle Market Investment Bank by Axial for Q2 2024. Axial released its Q2 2024 Lower Middle Market Investment Banking League Tables. For more information, please contact us.

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Investment Banking Bank Banking Investment 52

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

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The 6th annual Midwest M&A/Private Equity Forum sponsored by the Thomson Reuters Institute was held in early December in Columbus, Ohio, and for your humble correspondent, this was not only my second time as one of the participants, but my first time as a moderator of a panel! More on that later.

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Private Equity M&A Equities Insurance 52

Focus Investment Banking

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Simplifying the M&A process with a well-vetted team When it comes to mergers and acquisitions, your investment banker shouldn’t be the only member of your team you are closely vetting. A great M&A team should also be made up of a great set of attorneys—both inside and outside your organization. in the winter of 2024.

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M&A Mergers and Acquisitions Advisory Business 52

Focus Investment Banking

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

With 2024 in full swing, we take a quick look at the 2023 market dynamics as they affected middle market M&A and how FOCUS performed over the year. Perhaps more importantly we look ahead to the “new normal” conditions and our strong position for 2024.

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Middle Market M&A Mergers Acquisitions 52

Successful Acquisitions

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

2024 State of the Market Survey Near the end of 2023, Capstone Strategic, Inc., 27% opted for “Financial Stability” as driving their outlook, while 24% chose “Market trends” and 16% selected “Innovation opportunities.” To download the full report, please visit www.capstonestrategic.com/grow-with-knowledge/survey-2024/

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Mergers and Acquisitions M&A Middle Market Business 52

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.

Education 52

Education Sale Middle Market Mergers and Acquisitions 52

Solganick & Co.

APRIL 25, 2024

Named a Top Lower Middle Market Investment Bank by Axial for Q1 2024 April 25, 2024 – Los Angeles and Dallas – Solganick & Co., a leading software and IT services-focused investment bank, has been recognized as one of the Top 25 Lower Middle Market Investment Banks for Q1 2024 by Axial.

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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. And they’re realizing they need to do an M&A transaction,’” he added.

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Benchmark International

JANUARY 18, 2024

Benchmark International, a leading global M&A advisor to the middle market, proudly announces the successful management buyout of United Wholesale Supply, Inc., a prominent provider of cabinets and appliances in the Puget Sound region.

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Management Middle Market M&A IT 59

Focus Investment Banking

APRIL 17, 2024

However, FOCUS continues to see opportunities for middle market CSPs. Furthermore, it is often the middle market CSPs that point the direction for the future of the industry. FOCUS is proud of its commitment to the CSP sector and we are excited about the prospects for middle market companies in this space.

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Middle Market M&A Telecommunication Business 52

Focus Investment Banking

APRIL 11, 2024

Public Markets For the second straight reporting period the FOCUS Telecom Business Services Index (TBSI) enjoyed a double digit return as it jumped up 11.8% Customers are primarily service providers but may also include large enterprises and governments. in the past three months. This outperformed both the 10.2% over the past 12 months.

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Business Telecommunication Engineering M&A 52

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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Sale Business M&A Middle Market 52

Solganick & Co.

MARCH 11, 2024

annouces the hiring of two new senior M&A professionals in Q1 2024 Alexei Sorokin, Managing Director David Johnson, Senior Vice President March 11, 2024 – Irvine, CA and Tampa, FL – We’re thrilled to announce the expansion of our team with the hiring of two experienced M&A professionals, Alexei Sorokin and David Johnson.

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M&A Financial Analysis Financial Institution Corporate Finance 52

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

MARCH 7, 2024

LEXINGTON, Ky.,

Engineering 49

Engineering Capital Middle Market Private Equity 49

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

AUGUST 7, 2024

NEW YORK and HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn.,

Capital 45

Capital Middle Market Private Equity Manufacturing 45

Sun Acquisitions

APRIL 18, 2024

Projections for 2024 indicate solid top and bottom-line expansion, highlighting the company’s exceptional performance in the industry. Projections for 2024 indicate solid top and bottom-line expansion, highlighting the company’s exceptional performance in the industry. Contact Information: Sun Acquisitions 8745 W.

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Acquisitions Mergers and Acquisitions Business Food 59

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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OfficeHours

JUNE 27, 2023

Connect with an OfficeHours Coach for an update on what we’re hearing live! Interviews will consist of behavioral questions such as “Why our fund? Since many of the firms are conducting interviews at the same time, it is not physically possible to interview everywhere you are invited (Hermione’s time turner would be clutch here).

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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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Acquisitions Mergers and Acquisitions M&A Middle Market 59

OfficeHours

JULY 4, 2023

Going to keep today rather simple — we want to celebrate and kick off the second half of the year with a simple offer for the first 10 people that take advantage of the below — PE Platform Access for $225 OFF = $74 out of pocket for lifetime access Our flagship program has placed mentees into most major private equity firms since launching in 2020.

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Sale Private Equity Recruitment Equities 130

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. His track record of advising on more than 40 closed transactions totaling over $1.5

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