Focus Investment Banking

JULY 25, 2024

Axial’s investment banking league tables rank sell-side M&A advisors based on their usage of the Axial platform and incorporate three core M&A advisory attributes: client quality, buy-side targeting, and deal process effectiveness. In Q2 of this year, Axial members marketed 2,574 sell-side deals on the platform.

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Sica Fletcher

MAY 13, 2024

Q1 2024 Agency and Broker Buyer Index Reveals a Dynamic Landscape for Insurance M&A NEW YORK, NY - May 13, 2024 - Sica | Fletcher releases the Q1 2024 Agency & Broker Buyer Index. The shift in buyer rotation year-over-year continues to shape the dynamic insurance M&A landscape.

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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. For more information, visit www.focusbankers.com.

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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.

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Sun Acquisitions

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In the ever-evolving business world, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have become common strategies for growth and expansion. For owners of privately held businesses, successfully navigating the M&A landscape can lead to substantial returns on investment.

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Sica Fletcher

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

2023 Year-End Index Reflects Continued Emphasis on Strategic Fit for Investors NEW YORK, NY - February 6, 2024 - Sica | Fletcher releases the 2023 Year-End Agency & Broker Buyer Index. According to the report, SF Index members acquired 566 Agents/Brokers in 2023, totaling $2.2B in agency and broker revenue.

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Sica Fletcher

MARCH 28, 2024

The following report contains our observations of insurance M&A trends in 2024. As a result, our analysts predict a flurry of M&A activity in H2 2024. As insurance M&A enters into the 2020s, however, buyers are looking at several additional factors that speak to an agency’s more intangible qualities.

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Sun Acquisitions

APRIL 28, 2022

I could not be more excited to join Domenic Rinaldi and his team of M&A professionals at Sun Acquisitions. Sun Acquisitions has successfully managed and handled engagement across all industries and is recognized as a leading M&A advisory firm in the Midwest.

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Sun Acquisitions

MAY 3, 2022

Domenic Rinaldi, Managing Partner of Sun Acquisitions, stated, “I have known Ken for many years and I’m excited to have him join our growing team of M&A advisors. Sun Acquisitions has successfully managed and handled engagement across all industries and is recognized as a leading M&A advisory firm in the Midwest.

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Focus Investment Banking

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Washington, DC, (October 2, 2023) – 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 consumer industry. For more information, visit www.focusbankers.com.

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Focus Investment Banking

APRIL 26, 2024

To assemble this list, Axial reviewed the deal-making activities of 378 investment banks and advisory firms that met the qualifications to be considered for league tables last quarter. ” About FOCUS Investment Banking FOCUS Investment Banking is a trusted name in middle market M&A advisory services worldwide.

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Focus Investment Banking

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Axial’s investment banking league tables rank M&A advisors based on their Axial activity, incorporating four core M&A advisory attributes: client quality, buy-side targeting, deal process effectiveness, and deal outcome. In Q3, 571 sell-side investment banks and M&A advisors brought a total of 2,360 deals to market.

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Sica Fletcher

AUGUST 30, 2023

Q2 Broker Buyer Index Shows a 16% Increase in Deal Volume Over Q1 2023 NEW YORK, NY - August 30, 2023 - Sica | Fletcher releases the Q2 2023 Agency & Broker Buyer Index. The Sica | Fletcher Agency & Broker Buyer Index is the most comprehensive report on insurance brokerage M&A activity in existence.

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Focus Investment Banking

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Over 3,500 advisory firms and 2,000 corporate and financial buyers have joined Axial to efficiently connect with relevant capital partners, source actionable deals, and build new relationships. Securities transactions conducted by FOCUS Securities LLC, an affiliated company, registered Broker Dealer member FINRA/SIPC.

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Lake Country Advisors

MAY 20, 2024

With the dismal success rates in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), choosing the right M&A advisor becomes a crucial aspect of ensuring success. The majority of M&A deals fail for many reasons. Related Reading: Business Brokers vs. M&A Advisors: What’s the Difference? Accurate business valuation.

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Sica Fletcher

MARCH 26, 2024

On average, company leaders in any industry who attempt an M&A transaction using an in-house team average 30% less once the deal is complete. Below, we offer a basic breakdown of the most common advisors in an M&A transaction. The two most common types of M&A buyers are: Strategic. Retirement. Financial Security.

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Sun Acquisitions

JULY 20, 2023

It can be a daunting process, but with the help of the right advisory team, it can be a lot easier. In this blog post, we will discuss finding and choosing the right advisory team to help you sell your business. In this blog post, we will discuss finding and choosing the right advisory team to help you sell your business.

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Sun Acquisitions

AUGUST 2, 2024

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have emerged as a strategic approach for MSPs to enhance their service offerings, improve customer retention, and strengthen their market position. Here are several ways M&A can facilitate this process: 1. This transparency builds trust and reduces misunderstandings.

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Sica Fletcher

JUNE 20, 2024

The insurance M&A market in 2024 is significantly more complex now than it was 20 years ago. However, this report seeks to make sense of these qualities as a whole to provide an overview of the 2024 insurance M&A market. The table of contents below offers quick links for readers seeking specific information in later sections.

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Francine Way

JULY 7, 2017

Thus far in the last 10 blog posts, we have discussed what M&A is, its success metrics, types of acquirers and value creations, capital structure, debt, and equity. In Blog #02 of the M&A series, we discussed SWOT analysis. Despite this strategic rationale, many acquirers approach M&A from a purely opportunistic stance.

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Sica Fletcher

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

In 2019, we closed the largest number of transactions ever for our firm, reflecting the increasingly robust M&A market for insurance brokers driven mainly by private equity sponsored brokerages. About Sica | Fletcher Among the brokerage community, Sica | Fletcher is well known as the leading strategic advisory firm in the U.S.

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Sica Fletcher

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

As the advisory firm that executes by far the largest number of mergers and acquisitions transactions for insurance agents and brokers, and with our deep experience and contacts within the private equity community, we have a better vantage point on what is going on than most others. Or will the multiples decrease?

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Focus Investment Banking

JULY 27, 2023

In Q2 2023, 771 sell-side investment banks and M&A advisors brought a​ total of 2,647 deals to market. Securities transactions conducted by FOCUS Securities LLC, an affiliated company, registered Broker Dealer member FINRA/SIPC. League table recipients represented 120 of those 2,647 deals (4.5%) in the quarter.

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How2Exit

MARCH 23, 2023

Joe Valli, a serial entrepreneur and founder of Quiet Light Brokerage, one of the leading online-focused M&A advisory firms in the world, has helped facilitate over a half billion in exits. Ron Concept 1: Maximize Business Value When Exiting When it comes to exiting a business, maximizing value is of paramount importance.

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Sun Acquisitions

JANUARY 24, 2022

Knowing what to look out for during due diligence and surrounding yourself with a team of trusted M&A advisors can help offset the inherent dangers with mergers and acquisitions. Pitfall #1 Failing to choose the right M&A advisors. Without further ado, let’s go into the first due diligence pitfall.

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Sun Acquisitions

AUGUST 2, 2022

After targets are identified and screened, Sun provides advisory services including valuation, drafting and negotiating offer letters, and due diligence support. Sun Acquisitions has successfully managed and handled engagements across all industries and is recognized as a leading M&A advisory firm in the Midwest.

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How2Exit

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Their team is experienced in M&A, and they hire the best talent available. rn Visit [link] rn _ rn About The Guest(s): rn Devin Craig is an acquisition entrepreneur and broker with Peterson Acquisitions. rn The company offers buy-side advisory services, helping buyers find off-market deals.

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Sun Acquisitions

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

With a team of seasoned professionals, Sun Acquisitions offers comprehensive advisory services to guide clients through each stage of the sale or acquisition process. With a team of seasoned professionals, Sun Acquisitions offers comprehensive advisory services to guide clients through each stage of the sale or acquisition process.

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Sun Acquisitions

JULY 31, 2024

The Sun Acquisitions team, led by Domenic Rinaldi and Kevin Collins, are the elite brokers in the industry”, stated Valerie Whitlow (Owner of Chain O’Lakes Transportation. Their extensive experience and knowledge empower them to guide their clients through every step of the M&A process. Thinking of Buying or Selling a Business?

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

JULY 31, 2024

SAN DIEGO, July 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LPL Financial LLC (Nasdaq:LPLA) announced today that financial advisors George Englert, Kevin Englert and Carrie Hughes have joined LPL Financial’s broker-dealer, RIA and custodial platforms.

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Sun Acquisitions

AUGUST 21, 2024

Additionally, Sun Acquisitions provided ongoing advisory services to Petersen Furniture throughout the due diligence process. With a team of experienced professionals and a proven track record of over 400 successful transactions, Sun Acquisitions provides comprehensive guidance throughout the M&A process.

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

JUNE 20, 2024

Scott Hengerer, CMFC™, CRPC, has joined LPL Financial’s broker-dealer, RIA and custodial platforms to launch a new independent practice, James River Private Wealth. He reported serving approximately $160 million in advisory, brokerage and retirement plan assets* and joins LPL from Ameriprise.

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Viking Mergers & Acquisitions

MAY 18, 2023

To conduct a valuation, a broker or M&A advisor will examine your e-commerce business’s financial documents, such as your balance sheet and tax records, to determine the company’s book value, sale value, enterprise value, or other measures of worth. Each item should also have a photo and a working purchase button.

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

JUNE 27, 2024

SAN DIEGO, June 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LPL Financial LLC announced today that the advisors of First Summit Capital Management have joined LPL Financial’s broker-dealer, RIA and custodial platforms, aligning with Momentum Wealth Partners , an existing firm supporting LPL-affiliated advisors.

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Sun Acquisitions

JULY 13, 2022

Since 1983, Larry’s has met the growing need for transportation solutions from ocean lines, brokers, importers, and freight forwarders. Sun Acquisitions has successfully managed and handled over 400 transactions across all industries and is recognized as a leading M&A advisory firm in the Midwest. Multimodal Group.

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Sica Fletcher

JULY 1, 2024

The Process of Selling an Insurance Brokerage Selling an insurance brokerage essentially consists of six phases and spans between 8-18 months on average: The Phases of Selling an Insurance Brokerage We should note that this process is longer than it used to be; insurance M&A transactions just a few years ago took between 6-12 months on average.

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Sun Acquisitions

JUNE 15, 2023

After targets are identified and screened, Sun Acquisition provides advisory services including valuation, drafting and negotiating offer letters, and due diligence support. Sun Acquisitions has successfully managed and handled engagements across all industries and is recognized as a leading M&A advisory firm in the Midwest.

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