Deal Lawyers

JULY 26, 2023

Developed in partnership with MergerMarket, Aon recently published a report entitled “M&A Risk in Review,” which references survey data from 50 senior executives from corporate development teams, private equity firms, and investment banks and Aon’s own experience providing transaction advisory and/or insurance solutions on deals in the first half (..)

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Align Business Advisory Services

OCTOBER 17, 2024

paving and asphalt sector is experiencing a surge in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity, driven by a combination of factors that have transformed this once-overlooked industry into a hotbed of investment opportunities. Historically, services like paving were often overlooked by traditional private equity firms.

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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. and (4) support long-term business strategy. Management: How strong is target’s management?

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 10, 2025

Summary of: Who Are the Best M&A Advisors for Tech Companies? This article explores what makes an M&A advisor truly effective in the tech sector, highlights key players across different deal sizes, and offers guidance on how to evaluate the best fit for your companys unique goals.

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 9, 2025

Summary of: Who Are the Best M&A Advisors for Tech Companies? This article explores what makes an M&A advisor truly effective in the tech sector, highlights key players across different deal sizes, and offers guidance on how to evaluate the best fit for your companys unique goals.

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How2Exit

APRIL 29, 2024

b' E207: M&A Masterclass: Building and Exiting Businesses in Health & Beauty with Tina Bradley - Watch Here rn rn About the Guest(s): rn Tina Bradley is a seasoned entrepreneur with a rich background in various business ventures, starting from her entrepreneurial journey at the age of nine.

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Solganick & Co.

JANUARY 28, 2025

. (“Solganick”) has issued its latest mergers and acquisitions (M&A) report on the IT Solutions and VARs sector. Private Equity Influence : Private equity firms continue to play a significant role in the M&A landscape, investing in promising IT solution providers and driving further consolidation.

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OfficeHours

JULY 18, 2023

In the pursuit of attractive equity returns, private equity firms have developed numerous innovative strategies beyond typical leveraged buyouts and take-private transactions. As it happens, this is an industry that has experienced a significant amount of private equity-backed roll-up activity.

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Align Business Advisory Services

AUGUST 21, 2023

While ESOPs have certain benefits, they are not the most ideal structure for the exit of a business or to receive market value for their equity. Read, download, and share our latest report about the power of M&A over ESOPs.

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 19, 2025

Summary of: M&A Advisory for SaaS Businesses Under $50 Million: Strategic Considerations for Founders For founders of SaaS companies generating under $50 million in revenue or enterprise value, the M&A landscape presents both opportunity and complexity. Are contracts annual or monthly?

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How2Exit

JULY 23, 2023

Their team is experienced in M&A, and they hire the best talent available. Drawing from this podcast interview, we explore the key themes discussed and provide insights into the strategies and mindset required for successful M&A transactions. Carvalho also highlights the value of hands-on experience in the M&A space.

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Software Equity Group

JUNE 14, 2023

For that reason, it can pay to learn more about NWC, what it might or might not include, and how an M&A advisor can help you negotiate more favorable terms to maximize your proceeds. First, it’s important to understand that most M&A transactions are completed on a cash-free, debt-free (CFDF) basis. What is Net Working Capital?

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How2Exit

MAY 15, 2023

a strategic legal advisory out of New York City, is a prime example of someone who has been successful in this field. His advisory practice helps them through catalytic, transformational, and strategic events, such as mergers and acquisitions, governance issues, capital raising, and disputes.

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Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 21, 2025

With closer operational integration and a shared vision for growth, the new structure is the natural next step in growing the Companys international offerings in M&A, debt advisory, and equity raising. Its an exciting time for our firm and our clients as we continue to expand our reach and deliver exceptional results.

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Solganick & Co.

MAY 1, 2023

M&A Snapshot Technology Services MSPs April 2023 May 1, 2023 – Solganick & Co. has published its latest M&A snapshot on the technology services industry sector, with a focus on managed services providers. We are seeing private equity firms continue to invest in and consolidate the MSP sector.

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Sica Fletcher

JULY 11, 2024

The following report details insurance brokerage M&A multiple averages for H1 2024. Insurance Brokerage M&A Multiples: Market Overview The 2020s have proven to be a complex market for insurance brokerages. Because several kinds of insurance are legally required (e.g., Streamlined Operations.

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Solganick & Co.

JANUARY 27, 2025

Axial evaluated 400+ investment banks and M&A advisory firms based on a number of factors to determine its ranking. is a data-driven investment bank and M&A advisory firm focused exclusively on the software and IT services sector. About Solganick Solganick & Co.

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Sica Fletcher

JULY 31, 2024

The 2024 insurance M&A market has changed substantially from just a few years ago, with potentially staggering implications for the future of insurance M&A transactions. Insurance M&A Transactions in 2024 The insurance M&A transactions we have observed thus far in 2024 indicate larger trends in the sector.

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Align Business Advisory Services

JULY 26, 2023

Introduction Receiving an unsolicited call from a private equity firm expressing interest in acquiring your business can be an exciting and potentially game-changing moment for any business owner. However, it can also be a complex and overwhelming process to navigate without the right guidance.

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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

MAY 29, 2024

M&A transactions for insurance companies are part of a robust but complicated market that requires ingesting a great deal of data in order to fully understand. While insurance M&A did see slight dips in deal volume and average value (Fig.2)

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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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Solganick & Co.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

has published its latest M&A report on the Technology Services industry. You can download the complete report here: Technology Services M&A Update – Feb 2023 Solganick & Co. is a data-driven investment bank and M&A advisory firm focused exclusively on the software and technology services industry sectors.

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Cooley M&A

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Compensation matters, including retention packages, equity treatment and related disclosure, are always key negotiating points in M&A transactions. In this post, we discuss compensation challenges in M&A deals in a depressed market and how dealmakers can address these issues.

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Global Banking & Finance

MARCH 28, 2024

Leveraging Collaboration and Technology: The Winning Strategy for Corporate Finance Teams In 2024, the global investment banking advisory industry is busy yet again, hoping to forget an incredibly challenging two years which saw the number of IPOs and M&A transactions reduce significantly.

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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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PCE

JANUARY 11, 2024

You may have noticed that 2023 was a slower year for mergers and acquisitions, but here’s some good news: we at PCE anticipate a strong rebound in M&A transaction volume for 2024.

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Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 8, 2025

John-Michaels career spans an impressive range of finance disciplines, including derivatives, private equity, and investment banking. His tenure in private equity saw him identifying lucrative investment opportunities and driving successful transactions.

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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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Sica Fletcher

JULY 23, 2024

In it, we provide readers with a quick and simple overview of the current insurance brokerage M&A market , after which we discuss several macroeconomic and industry-specific factors that could drastically affect transactions in the next six months. The market is already highly competitive, but it’s also limited to what buyers can afford.

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MergersCorp M&A International

MAY 3, 2024

MERGERSCORP is a leading American Investment Banking Advisory firm that specializes in facilitating mergers and acquisitions for companies across various industries. The company was founded with the mission of providing strategic and comprehensive advisory services to help businesses navigate the complexities of mergers and acquisitions.

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Solganick & Co.

MARCH 11, 2022

has been named by Axial as a top software M&A advisory firm. 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. March 11, 2022 – Solganick & Co. Software deals increased a healthy 26% in 2021.

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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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Equiteq

APRIL 6, 2023

M&A volumes across the ecosystems of Adobe and Salesforce held steady in 2022, when other market segments endured a steep decline. New global studies of both suggest that heightened private equity interest will see deal rates maintain higher levels in the coming year, too. One such segment is for partners of the Adobe ecosystem.

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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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Sica Fletcher

AUGUST 5, 2024

YTD June 2024 Agency and Broker Buyer Index Shows a Steady Rise for M&As NEW YORK, NY – August 6, 2024 - Sica | Fletcher releases the Q2 2024 Agency & Broker Buyer Index. Private Equity-backed buyers maintain a dominant position in M&A activity, accounting for 87% of YTD June 2024 Index transactions.

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Sica Fletcher

AUGUST 5, 2024

YTD June 2024 Agency and Broker Buyer Index Shows a Steady Rise for M&As NEW YORK, NY – August 5, 2024 - Sica | Fletcher releases the Q2 2024 Agency & Broker Buyer Index. Private Equity-backed buyers maintain a dominant position in M&A activity, accounting for 87% of YTD June 2024 Index transactions.

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