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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Sun Acquisitions

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

CHICAGO, IL – February 23, 2023 — Sun Acquisitions, a Chicago-based mergers and acquisitions firm, has been recognized as a Top 20 Advisor, Lower Middle Market by Axial Network, Inc. (“Axial”). “With over 20 years of experience, we have successfully completed over 450 transactions.

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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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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

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

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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Align Business Advisory Services

AUGUST 30, 2023

In the thrilling theater of business, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) play the leading roles in reshaping industries and corporate destinies. Read More » The post Unveiling the Lower-Middle Market in Mergers and Acquisitions: Your Path to a Successful Business Transition appeared first on Align BA.

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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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Intrepid Banker Insights

JANUARY 26, 2023

Intrepid Investment Bankers Intrepid Expands Capital Advisory Group with Special Situations Veterans Lorie Beers and Kenneth Garnett Intrepid Investment Bankers today announced the expansion of the firm’s Capital Advisory Group and the establishment of its Special Situations practice.

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Periculum Capital

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

About Periculum Capital Company, LLC Periculum is a leading investment and merchant banking firm serving the corporate finance needs of middle market companies. The firm was founded in 1998 to provide sophisticated financial advisory and transaction services. We absolutely could not have done this without them.

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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. Smith School of Business of the University of Maryland.

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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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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

JANUARY 26, 2023

Baltimore, MD, JANUARY 26, 2023 —Chesapeake Corporate Advisors (CCA) is pleased to announce that Stuart Knott has joined the firm as a Managing Director. Knott brings a unique and creative perspective based on 20 years of experience in the middle market as both an investment banker and a private equity investor.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

MAY 12, 2023

Baltimore, MD, MAY 12, 2023 —To support its continued growth as a top boutique investment banking and corporate advisory firm in the Mid-Atlantic region, Chesapeake Corporate Advisors (CCA) recently welcomed Miles Gally to the investment banking team. A native of Rockville, Maryland, Miles holds a B.A.

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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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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

OCTOBER 16, 2024

RKW Law Group served as legal counsel to Vetegrity. “The CCA team is grateful for the opportunity to work with Mark Feffer, Ken Foxton, and Sean Keller as they continue to build a powerful middle market company serving the Defense Information Systems Agency and the intelligence community overall,” O’Neill said.

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Periculum Capital

JUNE 30, 2021

About Periculum Capital Company, LLC Periculum is a leading investment and merchant banking firm serving the corporate finance needs of middle market companies. The firm was founded in 1998 to provide sophisticated financial advisory and transaction services.

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How2Exit

DECEMBER 11, 2023

He has a background in corporate America and has successfully bought and sold multiple businesses. He discusses the unique approach and methodologies of Peterson Acquisitions, including their focus on effective sell-side brokerage, buy-side advisory, education, and capital investment.

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Intrepid Banker Insights

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

“The addition of Chris to our team is an important piece of a larger strategy to commit dedicated resources to our institutional partners and accelerate our plan to become one of the most active and respected advisory firms in the middle market.

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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 allstates-worldcargo.com.

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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.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

APRIL 8, 2024

Chesapeake Corporate Advisors Serves as Exclusive Financial Advisor Baltimore, MD – April 9, 2024 – Chesapeake Corporate Advisors (“CCA”) is pleased to announce it has served as the exclusive financial advisor to SoftTech Solutions, Inc. SoftTech Solutions”), a custom software development firm that specializes in serving the U.S.

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M&A Leadership Council

JULY 22, 2023

Tony has more than 25 years delivering transaction advisory insights to clients, including eight years in the Big4. Tony specializes in advising private equity and corporate investors on mergers and acquisitions, carve-outs, recapitalizations and divestitures. Tony brings a hands-on approach to servicing clients.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

JUNE 26, 2024

About Chesapeake Corporate Advisors Chesapeake Corporate Advisors is a boutique investment banking and corporate advisory firm providing strategic advisory services (value creation) and investment banking services (value realization) to companies in the lower middle market.

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Align Business Advisory Services

JANUARY 2, 2024

Dena Jalbert, Align’s Founder & CEO, weighs in on how owners of lower-middle market companies can best prepare for the sale of a business–and she has good news for those sellers. Read More » The post A Checklist to Mark Off Before You Sell Your Company appeared first on Align BA.

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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. After targets are identified and screened, Sun Acquisition provides advisory services including valuation, drafting and negotiating offer letters, and due diligence support.

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Periculum Capital

JULY 15, 2022

About Periculum Capital Company, LLC Periculum is a leading investment and merchant banking firm serving the corporate finance needs of middle market companies. The firm was founded in 1998 to provide sophisticated financial advisory and transaction services.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Chesapeake Corporate Advisors Serves as Exclusive Financial Advisor Baltimore, MD – September 5, 2024 – Chesapeake Corporate Advisors (“CCA”) is pleased to announce it has served as the exclusive financial advisor to Sensible Solutions and Technologies, Inc. appeared first on Chesapeake Corporate Advisors.

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Periculum Capital

JANUARY 7, 2021

Chris Caniff, Senior Managing Director of Periculum, stated “In his time with the firm, Brian has brought a wealth of prior experience in working with middle market companies while helping to further develop and grow Periculum. The firm was founded in 1998 to provide sophisticated financial advisory and transaction services.

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Periculum Capital

MARCH 12, 2022

As a long-term client of Periculum’s Corporate Development and Treasury Services offering, this is the second transaction Morgan has engaged Periculum to execute. About Periculum Capital Company, LLC Periculum is a leading investment and merchant banking firm serving the corporate finance needs of middle market companies.

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How2Exit

JULY 23, 2023

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. This focus allows for a deeper understanding of the industry, the market dynamics, and the unique challenges and opportunities it presents.

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Periculum Capital

MAY 11, 2023

Chris Caniff, Senior Managing Director of Periculum, stated “Zainab’s unwavering commitment to the success of this firm over the past decade has been instrumental in the development of our advisory practice. The firm was founded in 1998 to provide sophisticated financial advisory and transaction services.

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Focus Investment Banking

AUGUST 15, 2023

Washington, DC, (August 15, 2023) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture and corporate finance services, announced today that it has added two new managing directors, Mike McCraw and William R. Bill”) Snow.

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Periculum Capital

APRIL 13, 2023

About Periculum Capital Company, LLC Periculum is a leading investment and merchant banking firm serving the corporate finance needs of middle market companies. The firm was founded in 1998 to provide sophisticated financial advisory and transaction services. Ice Miller LLP served as 21st Amendment's legal advisor.

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Periculum Capital

JUNE 6, 2023

“We couldn’t be happier with the outcome that resulted from the thoughtful and intentional marketing strategy developed by the Periculum team.” About Periculum Capital Company, LLC Periculum is a leading investment and merchant banking firm serving the corporate finance needs of middle market companies.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

JANUARY 13, 2023

In the video below, CCA Managing Partner, Charlie Maskell, Director, Tim Brasel, and Managing Director, Mike Zuidema break down the CCA team, investment banking, and corporate advisory highlights from 2022.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

JUNE 26, 2024

About Chesapeake Corporate Advisors Chesapeake Corporate Advisors is a boutique investment banking and corporate advisory firm providing strategic advisory services (value creation) and investment banking services (value realization) to companies in the lower middle market.

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