JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

After slow deal flow last year, 2024 was expected to bring a resurgence in mergers and acquisitions as inflation eased and financing improved. Though a noticeable improvement, deal activity has not yet grown at the pace that many anticipated, especially in the middle market. By: Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

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The Deal

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

middle market for expansion and will continue to evaluate acquisitions following a pair of high-profile deals in the past two years. market is to be in the top 10,” said Michal Katz, head of the investment and corporate banking unit at Mizuho Americas LLC. “We Capstone, too, has a penchant for middle market deals.

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Benchmark International

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The lower middle market is a highly dynamic and active segment of the M&A landscape, characterized by companies with enterprise values up to $100 million. In early 2023, several key trends appear to shape the lower middle market M & A landscape.

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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.

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Align Business Advisory Services

JULY 18, 2024

Exit Planning: Knowing When It’s Time to Sell Your Lower Middle Market Company (Part 5) Maintaining Your Independence: Life After the Sale The entrepreneurial spirit thrives on independence. The thought of working for someone else after selling your company can be unappealing.

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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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Align Business Advisory Services

MAY 24, 2024

Read More » The post Exit Planning: Knowing When It’s Time to Sell Your Lower Middle Market Company appeared first on Align BA. But at some point, every entrepreneur considers when the right time to exit might be. This series will explore the.

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Benchmark International

MAY 19, 2023

How do Economic Conditions affect the Lower Middle Market? The lower middle market is typically defined as companies with an enterprise value (EV) between $5 million and $100 million.

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Focus Investment Banking

JULY 27, 2023

Washington, DC, (July 27, 2023) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”) a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, is thrilled to announce its exceptional achievement of being named #1 on Axial’s second quarter 2023 lower middle market investment bank league table.

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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. Both the market and FOCUS demonstrated characteristic resilience, setting up a very robust 2024 for middle market M&A.”

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How2Exit

JUNE 16, 2024

E223: The Acquisitions Pilot Project: A Solution For 1st Time Buyers to Buy Lower Markets and Sell A Roll-Up - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Roger Best is a seasoned professional with a diverse background spanning mechanical engineering, law, and private equity.

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Align Business Advisory Services

MAY 30, 2023

Align BA presents an invaluable guide to conquering the effects of interest rates, inflation, and economic shifts in the lower and middle markets. Don’t let economic turbulence hinder your success—partner with us to thrive in any market environment.

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Focus Investment Banking

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Washington, DC, (October 2, 2023) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a leading national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, is excited to be named among the Top 100 Lower Middle Market Investment Banks of 2023 by Axial.

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Focus Investment Banking

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Washington, DC, (October 30, 2023) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a leading national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, is honored to be named among the Top Lower Middle Market Investment Banks for the third quarter of 2023 by Axial.

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JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Despite a recent slowdown in broader mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity, and specifically in private equity deals, the independent sponsor market has continued to expand and mature over the past several years. In addition to an increasing number of independent sponsors. By: Holland & Knight LLP

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Align Business Advisory Services

MAY 8, 2023

It has been one year since The Federal Reserve began raising interest rates, 500 basis points to date, in hopes to taper inflation, but it has only been a few weeks since two regional banks (Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank) have collapsed, and a rapid acquisition of a third (Credit Suisse) took place.

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JD Supra: Mergers

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Given the current acute challenges in arranging acquisition financing on palatable terms and a continued focus on ensuring alignment between private equity (PE) investors and portfolio company management, the use of rollover equity continues to be a key deal feature in acquisitions backed by PE investors. By: Goodwin

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Sun Acquisitions

AUGUST 2, 2022

Sun Acquisitions is pleased to announce the closing of three Buy-Side campaigns in the last two months including an industrial pumps distributor, specialty electronics distributor, and a waste management firm. Sun Acquisitions’ clients were both private and publicly held companies which acquired domestic and international targets.

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How2Exit

DECEMBER 11, 2023

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Align Business Advisory Services

MAY 24, 2023

Align Business Advisory Services was recently featured in a Forbes article discussing the strength of mid-market M&A, despite broader macro volatility. The post We Talk to Forbes: Middle Market M&A Stays Hot appeared first on Align BA. Read the article on Forbes to learn more about our insights and expertise!

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Benchmark International

APRIL 12, 2023

Corporate America Today has named Benchmark International the Best Global Middle Market M&A Specialist 2023.

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Benchmark International

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Thanks to the new 1% tax now being levied on any publicly traded US companies that buy back their shares, these larger, cash-rich companies have been given a strong incentive to seek acquisition targets.

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Align Business Advisory Services

MARCH 12, 2024

Strategic Growth Opportunities in Waste Management and Industrials M&A Among Lower-Middle Market (LMM) Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), the Waste Management and Industrials sectors present excellent opportunities for businesses with annual revenues ranging from $10 million to $200 million or smaller companies aiming for revenue of that size.

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Focus Investment Banking

JULY 17, 2024

Finally, we can help you build powerful marketing materials for buyers and guide you through the exit process with our investment banking services. The post What Are Buyers Looking for in Lower Middle Market PCB, PCBA, EMS, Semiconductor and Advanced Manufacturing Companies? So, from now to exit, we’ve got you covered!

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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

APRIL 18, 2024

Sun Acquisitions announces its latest sell-side engagement, representing a well-established catering business in operation for over 30 years and based in Illinois. Sun Acquisitions, a renowned mergers and acquisitions firm based in Chicago, will oversee the sell-side engagement which will be led by senior advisor Kevin Collins.

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How2Exit

OCTOBER 14, 2024

E248: Setting Yourself Up for Success: Essential Steps, Tips, and Strategies for a Profitable Exit - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Kip Wallen is a seasoned M&A attorney with over a decade of experience in live mergers and acquisitions deals, primarily within the lower middle market, involving transactions up to $50 million.

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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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Sun Acquisitions

APRIL 28, 2022

Sun Acquisitions is pleased to announce that Mike Walton has joined our team as a Senior Advisor. Mike brings 25 years of experience in business ownership that includes start-ups, turnarounds, acquisition and sale of companies, specifically within media and IT industries.

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How2Exit

MAY 6, 2024

b' E209: Building Bridges, Closing Deals: Mastering Rapport & Zero Down Strategies w/ Matt Bodnar - Watch Here rn rn About the Guest(s): rn Matt Bodnar is recognized as a rising star in the mergers and acquisitions space. The conversation aims to unravel the strategic nuances of deal-making from Matt's experience.

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Accenture: M&A

APRIL 28, 2021

The headlines are crowded with stories about bank mergers and acquisitions among middle market banks. This doesn’t surprise me. While M&A slowed down during the height of the pandemic, it’s ramping up fast now as a mechanism to spur growth and recovery. The post Congratulations, you bought a bank.

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Sun Acquisitions

JUNE 15, 2023

Sun Acquisitions is pleased to announce the acquisition of Redi-Tag Corporation from Identity Group by its Buy-Side client TOPS Products. Sun Acquisitions’ Buy-Side Services clients’ benefit from a targeted, proprietary search which avoids competitive auction processes.

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Sun Acquisitions

MAY 3, 2022

Sun Acquisitions is pleased to announce that Ken Cisneros has joined our team as a Senior Advisor. I am looking forward to helping privately held business owners sell at the highest value to the right buyer or help them continue to grow through acquisition.

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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. These hires come amidst a wave of growth and activity in the mergers and acquisitions market and offers TKO Miller clients increased flexibility and service levels. "We MILWAUKEE, WI. –

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Benchmark International

JUNE 9, 2023

The lower middle market is an ideal space for mergers and acquisitions in the staffing sector, as this industry segment typically comprises small and medium-sized businesses. For staffing companies in this market, selling to a more prominent firm can offer a range of benefits.

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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. The platform includes the acquisitions of GEM Manufacturing, Coining MFG, National Manufacturing Co. Ditron Inc. and now, MSK. appeared first on FOCUS.

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How2Exit

OCTOBER 13, 2024

E246: Lane Carrick Reveals the SHOCKING Truth About Business Sales Failure - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Lane Carrick is a seasoned mergers and acquisitions (M&A) professional with extensive experience spanning multiple industries and transaction levels. Subscribe to Growth & Acquisitions(Formerly The Hub)

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