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. Armed with over $1.3

Middle Market 52

Middle Market Private Equity Equities Investment 52

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

Private Equity 52

Private Equity M&A Equities Middle Market 52

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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Bulge Bracket Bank Banking Boutique 105

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.

Private Equity 52

Private Equity M&A Equities Insurance 52

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. That makes lower middle-market government contractors desirable targets, assuming they meet all the criteria a PE group considers important.

Private Equity 52

Private Equity Government Investors Equities 52

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.

Sale 130

Sale Private Equity Recruitment Equities 130

OfficeHours

JULY 8, 2023

Private equity giants are still racing to fill 2024 associate seats. Private equity recruiting season is back following a disappointing round that caught many junior bankers flat-footed last August. meetings and freshman analysts locked in rooms waiting to be questioned. (BTW What firms should you focus on?

Private Equity 100

Private Equity Recruitment Equities Investment Banking 100

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

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. Some of these were completed, several are in the market now, and we are bringing a host of additional divestitures to market in 2024.

Education 52

Education Sale Middle Market Mergers and Acquisitions 52

OfficeHours

JUNE 27, 2023

Early Start Dates Last year, on-cycle recruiting kicked off before Labor Day Weekend, making it t he earliest private equity on-cycle kick-off in history. Our program supplements self-studying with a hands-on approach on everything you need to know to get the best chance of getting a job in Private Equity.

Recruitment 130

Recruitment Private Equity Investment Banking Analyst Equities 130

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.

Investment Banking 52

Investment Banking M&A Middle Market Bank 52

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

JUNE 11, 2024

LEXINGTON, Ky.,

Capital 45

Capital Middle Market Private Equity IT 45

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capstreet, a Houston-based lower middle market private equity firm, announced today that it has acquired Analytic Stress Relieving, Inc. (“ASR” HOUSTON, Feb. ASR” or “the Company”), a provider of on-site heat-treating services. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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Middle Market Private Equity Equities IT 40

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”).

Capital 40

Capital Middle Market Private Equity Equities 40

Focus Investment Banking

APRIL 11, 2024

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. The sub sector revenue multiple held steady at 0.8x, but the EBITDA multiple dipped from 7.7x down to 7.3x.

Business 52

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. The report anticipates an M&A market “where not only premium assets (i.e., Plain and simple, there’s money in the market,” said IBG’s Jim Afinowich (Arizona).

Sale 52

Sale Business M&A Middle Market 52

Focus Investment Banking

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Washington, DC, (September 27, 2024) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, announced today that Dulles Eye Associates has joined ReFocus Eye Health as a supported practice.

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Investment Banking Bank Banking Investment 52

Focus Investment Banking

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

They are among the most active advisors to medical professionals in transactions with private equity-backed organizations. FOCUS managing directors Eric Yetter and Andy Snyder advised Mid-Michigan ENT in this partnership.

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Investment Banking Bank Banking Investment 52

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.

Management 52

Management Investment Banking Mergers and Acquisitions Transportation 52

Focus Investment Banking

MAY 31, 2024

National”). FOCUS represented PrecisionX in this transaction. CORE previously acquired GEM Manufacturing, a manufacturer of precision deep drawn metal components, in February 2023, and Coining MFG, a specialist in progressive metal stamping, wire EDM and Swiss screw machining of high performance nickel alloys, in June 2023, to form PrecisionX.

Investment Banking 52

Investment Banking Manufacturing Bank Banking 52

Focus Investment Banking

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The PrecisionX platform was formed in 2023 to provide specialty precision metal manufacturing capabilities for critical-use applications in growth-oriented end markets. FOCUS represented CORE in this transaction.

Investment Banking 52

Investment Banking Acquisitions Investment Bank 52

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

Transportation 52

Transportation Capital Investment Banking Corporation 52

iMerge Advisors

APRIL 16, 2025

Valuation Multiples Are StabilizingBut Below 2021 Highs After the correction that began in late 2022, software valuation multiples have largely stabilized in 2024 and are expected to remain steady into 2025. While the market has cooled from its speculative highs, this recalibration is not necessarily bad news.

Valuation 40

Valuation Private Equity M&A Equities 40

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. ISP Schools is a portfolio company of OMERS Private Equity.

Education 52

Education Medical Private Equity Equities 52

iMerge Advisors

APRIL 9, 2025

Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) : A more theoretical approach, used less frequently in lower middle-market deals due to its complexity and sensitivity to assumptions. Valuation multiples vary widely depending on company size, growth rate, profitability, and market segment. Here are the most influential: 1.

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Valuation M&A Profitability Discounted Cash Flow 40

The Deal

JUNE 15, 2023

More broadly, healthcare has remained a relatively active sector amid a slowdown in deal flow, with several advisory firms bulking up their practices in 2023 as they prepare for a wave of transactions in 2024 and beyond. Editor’s note: The original version of this article was published earlier on The Deal’s premium subscription website.

Capital 52

Capital Healthcare Equities Medical 52

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.

Insurance 59

Insurance Portfolio Capital Middle Market 59

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.

Investment Banking 59

Investment Banking Bank Banking Investment 59

Cooley M&A

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Carve out tech acquisitions also continued to be attractive to strategic and private equity buyers, with GTCR’s acquisition of a majority stake in Worldpay from FIS for up to $18.5 With these key trends in mind, let’s take a closer look at the developments in tech M&A during 2023, and what we expect to see in 2024.

M&A 59

M&A Mergers and Acquisitions Private Equity Equities 59

Focus Investment Banking

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

OVERVIEW Supply Chain Technology and Logistics M&A Report – Second Half 2024 – A Dramatic 115%Increase in Transactions Over 2023 In our Second Half 2024 report we discuss some of the major trends we are seeing in the market, and report on the M&A activity in the overall Supply Chain market.

Private Equity 98

Private Equity Mergers and Acquisitions M&A Investment Banking 98

Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

JANUARY 13, 2025

As we close out 2024, we are reflecting on a landmark year for Chesapeake Corporate Advisors. From celebrating our 20th anniversary to navigating a dynamic market, our team has remained steadfast in delivering strong outcomes for our clients and supporting our community. We appreciate their hard work and dedication!

Private Equity 52

Private Equity Middle Market Equities Corporation 52

Focus Investment Banking

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Behavioral Health, Infusion, and Staffing firms top the list in BRGs survey Many lower middle market private equity groups have revisited their investment priorities as we enter 2025, making room for new opportunities across healthcare verticals. ophthalmology and ENT).

Private Equity 52

Private Equity Healthcare Equities Investors 52

Focus Investment Banking

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

OVERVIEW Supply Chain Technology and Logistics M&A Report – Second Half 2024 – A Dramatic 115% Increase in Transactions Over 2023. In our Second Half 2024 report we discuss some of the major trends we are seeing in the market, and report on the M&A activity in the overall Supply Chain market.

Private Equity 52

Private Equity Mergers and Acquisitions M&A Investment Banking 52

Focus Investment Banking

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

OVERVIEW The Food and Beverage industry capped off 2024 with a steady volume of M&A activity, with a total of 412 transactions. The main takeaway of 2024? Mirroring previous quarters, most of the transactions in Q4 2024 came from the CPG space, ranging from billion-dollar deals to lower middle market acquisitions.

Food 52

Food Middle Market Private Equity M&A 52

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

DECEMBER 20, 2024

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.,

Securities 52

Securities Capital Middle Market Private Equity 52

Focus Investment Banking

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

2024: A Year of Relationship Building From Rick Thomas, CEO The past year looked surprisingly similar to the apprehensive market of 2023, but there were still deals to be made. Some of this was good fortune, but our referral partners and our commitment to industry expertise were the real difference makers for us in 2024.

M&A 52

M&A Investment Banking Economics Debt 52