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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SDR Ventures

AUGUST 24, 2022

Roundtable Overview During a recent virtual roundtable hosted by GF Data, SDR’s Scott Mitchell joined fellow M&A professionals to discuss the state of lower-middle market M&A and private capital markets. Overall, 2021 appears to be headed for a significant surge in deal activity at strong valuations.

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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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How2Exit

DECEMBER 11, 2023

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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. Proper valuation and advisory are essential.

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The M&A Lawyer

OCTOBER 26, 2015

He and the Merit Harbor team work with middle-market business owners looking to grow, acquire or sell companies in the $10mm to $100mm valuation range. With recent high company valuations and other general macro-economic factors, investors need to get far more involved with a company in order to expect any type of fast growth.

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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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Focus Investment Banking

JULY 17, 2024

We also provide exit planning/valuation/value creation services to assist you on your journey in building a valuable, sellable PCB/PCBA/EMS/Semiconductor and Advanced Manufacturing company. Finally, we can help you build powerful marketing materials for buyers and guide you through the exit process with our investment banking services.

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How2Exit

OCTOBER 2, 2023

He sets the stage by contextualizing the question within the broader small business market, a move that adds depth to the discussion. rn Valuation Insights: What's a Business Worth? rn One of the episode's highlights is David's reference to the IBBA Market Pulse Report. Subscribe to The Hub - Acquisitions Hub '

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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

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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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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InvestmentBank.com

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

One of the biggest struggles with selling in the middle to lower middle market is business valuation expectations. Sellers almost always feel their business is worth far more than what the market will bear. One of the biggest problems with valuations is what I might call the Instagram , Whatsapp , OculusVR skew.

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Successful Acquisitions

APRIL 4, 2024

Capstone’s Abigail Iaconis Earns MMP Certification Capstone Strategic is pleased to announce that Senior Analyst Abigail Iaconis has received her certification as a Middle-Market Professional (MMP) from the Association for Corporate Growth.

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 16, 2025

Summary of: Software Company Valuations in 2025: Trends, Multiples, and Strategic Implications As we move into 2025, software company valuations are entering a new phaseone shaped by macroeconomic recalibration, AI-driven disruption, and a more disciplined capital environment.

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 10, 2025

In the world of technology mergers and acquisitions, the right advisor can mean the difference between a transformative exit and a missed opportunity. For mid-market or lower-middle-market tech companies, they may not be the right fit. Mid-Market Tech Deals ($50M$500M) This is where sector-focused investment banks shine.

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 9, 2025

In the world of technology mergers and acquisitions, the right advisor can mean the difference between a transformative exit and a missed opportunity. For mid-market or lower-middle-market tech companies, they may not be the right fit. Mid-Market Tech Deals ($50M$500M) This is where sector-focused investment banks shine.

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How2Exit

OCTOBER 26, 2024

E253: How Branden Coluccio Turned Failure into MILLION-DOLLAR Success - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Branden Coluccio is the Managing Director of Relentless Ventures, a dynamic firm focusing on acquisitions and advisory services. He humorously recalls how they dismissed his grand ideas, saying, "Brandon, you're 13.

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Sun Acquisitions

MARCH 1, 2024

A leading provider of commercial food-service furniture solutions initiates sell-side engagement managed by Sun Acquisitions. Established in 1984 and under current ownership since 2014, they have been a cornerstone in the commercial furniture market.

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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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Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 3, 2024

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. The deal enables Main Squeeze to enter new markets and accelerate growth, which is particularly timely given the growing consumer demand for better-for-you options at fast-casual concepts.

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How2Exit

JULY 23, 2023

Visit [link] Key Takeaways: Focus is important in the mergers and acquisitions space to ensure the best outcomes. Education and training for both sellers and buyers are crucial in the market. Corporate acquirers have advantages in terms of trust and the ability to execute acquisition strategies.

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Solganick & Co.

MARCH 11, 2022

Following a record-setting 2021 for lower middle market software M&A, the Software Top 50 highlights the most active software-focused dealmakers on the Axial platform. “Public market software company valuations have been battered starting in November of 2021. March 11, 2022 – Solganick & Co.

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Focus Investment Banking

AUGUST 20, 2024

While the persistent fog of market uncertainty among buyers – combined with higher interest rates and the threat of a recession – has resulted in flat deal multiples over the past several quarters, Q2 offered a bright spot. In the middle market, average purchase price multiples on completed deals in the second quarter reached 7.4x

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 19, 2025

But navigating this middle-market M&A terrain is anything but simple. Whether you're fielding inbound interest or proactively exploring a sale, this guide outlines the key considerations, valuation dynamics, and strategic steps to position your tech startup for a successful exit in the $3M$50M range.

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 9, 2025

A Strategic Guide to Valuation For software founders and CEOs, few questions carry more weight than: What is my software company worth? Whether you're contemplating a full exit, raising growth capital, or simply planning ahead, understanding your companys valuation is foundational to making informed strategic decisions.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

JULY 31, 2024

Morgan’s acquisition of Carnegie Steel in 1901 – was an industrials private equity deal. The Top Industrials Private Equity Firms Since “industrials” is such a broad sector, virtually every generalist private equity firm has a presence, from the mega-funds to middle-market funds and lower. trailing EBITDA multiple and a 5.2x

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TM Capital

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

based commercial pavement services platform Atlantic Southern Paving and Sealcoating LLC, which made its eighth add-on acquisition on Oct. Dealmakers, however, expect M&A activity to sustain well into 2023, particularly in the lower middle market. Sunrise, Fla.-based 17 since an investment from Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based

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Focus Investment Banking

JUNE 25, 2023

Three years ago, I made a stab at ranking the various business segments that I typically run into when representing tire dealers in the lower-middle market. The chart accompanying this column represents my view of the relative market value of the different segments that you’ll see in the lower-middle market in privately held U.S.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Renewable Energy Investment Banking Definition: In renewable energy investment banking, bankers advise companies in the solar, wind, biofuel, storage, battery, smart grid, electric vehicle, hydrogen, hydroelectric, and carbon capture verticals on equity and debt issuances, asset deals, and mergers and acquisitions.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Mispriced Companies and Assets – Some mature healthcare firms trade at low valuation multiples , often because the market misunderstands their contracts, revenue, or track record. PE firms view these companies as especially appealing since low multiples mean they can use higher debt percentages to fund the acquisitions.

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Intrepid Banker Insights

OCTOBER 17, 2022

As public market valuations fell, SPACs evaporated and other buyers began to reevaluate the need to pay nose-bleed multiples. In Q3, the pattern we’ve continued to see is fairly typical of a market reset – bifurcation. The first area of bifurcation is between the large cap and middle market Tech M&A markets.

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 19, 2025

While the market for software acquisitions remains active, smaller SaaS businesses often face unique challenges in positioning, valuation, and deal execution that differ markedly from their larger counterparts. These businesses typically face: Valuation complexity due to hybrid revenue models (e.g.,

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Focus Investment Banking

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The methodology shared here is to help restaurant owners better understand how investors typically arrive at a valuation. The EBITDA multiple method is what we see utilized almost exclusively in the lower middle market and what we discuss below. The other variable that goes into valuation is the multiple these buyers will use.

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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 family office purchased both the business and the associated real estate.

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Focus Investment Banking

DECEMBER 26, 2023

In particular, companies in the logistics space likely will enjoy an enhancer to valuation if they utilize cutting edge technology. Nevertheless, owners are still holding out for what they perceive as the higher valuations of the previous few years. Contact Bill at William.snow@focusbankers.com.

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Focus Investment Banking

MARCH 3, 2024

Private Capital Markets is the first book to present a theory of how the private markets work at the lower end of the middle markets. Slee’s theory of middle market finance is based on empirical evidence, or real world observed activity.

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