Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

OCTOBER 22, 2024

If you go out to market, your most likely buyer will be a private equity (PE) group. In fact, in our recent government contracting engagements, eight of 10 interested buyers were PE investors. That makes lower middle-market government contractors desirable targets, assuming they meet all the criteria a PE group considers important.

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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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Sun Acquisitions

MAY 3, 2022

Ken’s career began as a business intermediary selling privately held companies to investors. We work with clients that are interested in the confidential sale, acquisition or valuation of privately held middle market and main street companies. Ken brings over 30 years of experience in executive leadership, sales and operations.

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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

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.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

JANUARY 26, 2023

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. Baltimore, MD, JANUARY 26, 2023 —Chesapeake Corporate Advisors (CCA) is pleased to announce that Stuart Knott has joined the firm as a Managing Director.

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How2Exit

DECEMBER 11, 2023

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. The company offers buy-side advisory services, helping buyers find off-market deals and guiding them through the entire acquisition process.

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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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Intrepid Banker Insights

JUNE 5, 2024

Intrepid Investment Bankers Intrepid Hires Industry Veterans Dave Hatch and Mike Letsch to Launch Supply Chain & Logistics Group Intrepid Investment Bankers announced the expansion of the firm’s Industrials & Business Services offerings with the establishment of a dedicated Supply Chain & Logistics advisory practice.

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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.

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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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Solganick & Co.

AUGUST 14, 2023

Strong balance sheets and available capital from both financial and strategic acquirers has helped support deal activity and valuations, particularly for companies in the middle market and lower middle market. public cloud computing adoption, data analytics, cybersecurity). Solganick & Co.

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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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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. Solganick & Co.

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Solganick & Co.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

is a data-driven investment bank and M&A advisory firm focused exclusively on the software and technology services industry sectors. Highlights of public valuation multiples include: The report covers public and private companies including public valuation tables for each subsector. For more information, please contact us.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

AUGUST 16, 2024

Private equity (PE) firms are investing in middle market businesses at a healthy pace despite a high interest rate environment that makes it more costly to finance deals. First, Some PE Fundamentals PE investment in the middle market is defined by a fairly common set of criteria.

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Periculum Capital

MAY 14, 2024

based private equity investor that specializes in acquiring software businesses in partnership with top mid-career executives. 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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Periculum Capital

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Whether it is a growth-focused recapitalization or a returns-acceleration event for venture capital investors, Periculum’s tailored solutions provide the flexibility to ensure all stakeholders are positioned for long-term success. The firm was founded in 1998 to provide sophisticated financial advisory and transaction services.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Since private equity (PE) investors are very active in the middle market, there is a good chance that one or more PE groups may make an offer on your company. When you decide to sell your business, it is likely you will generate interest from various types of buyers. What is the Deal’s Financial Structure?

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Solganick & Co.

OCTOBER 28, 2022

magazine’s “Founder-Friendly Investors” list in 2020, 2021, and 2022. Solganick offers strategic and financial advisory and relationships within the software and tech-enabled services industry sectors, a deep knowledge within these sectors, and a premium team of experienced investment banking professionals. Solganick & Co.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

JUNE 2, 2023

That’s the topic CCA Managing Director Marty O’Neill and Shirley Collier, President of Scale 2 Market, discussed on the Growth Masters Federal podcast, which this blog recaps. Investors are still active in the M&A middle market, even in a difficult economy.

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How2Exit

JULY 23, 2023

This focus allows for a deeper understanding of the industry, the market dynamics, and the unique challenges and opportunities it presents. Carvalho's own journey from working at Deloitte to starting his own M&A advisory firm and co-founding Divestopedia is a testament to the power of focus and specialization.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

MAY 4, 2023

The Trouble with Unsolicited Offers Unsolicited offers are common for businesses on a strong growth trajectory, with lower risk profiles or recurring revenue models that allow investors to project their returns confidently. And unsolicited offers are happening even in today’s unpredictable economic environment.

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How2Exit

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

While the Fortune 500 has a small number of people earning seven figures a year, the middle market private equity-backed companies have a much higher number. Having a growth story and a plan for the future can be a major selling point for potential investors.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Example Valuations, Pitch Books, Fairness Opinions, and Investor Presentations This list was extremely difficult to compile due to the lack of company-level deals in the sector, but I’ve done my best: Solar Sunergy Renewables – SPAC / IPO (Cohen and Houlihan Capital) Investor Presentation Fairness Opinion (pg.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

JULY 5, 2023

200 million in advisory fees) League tables also exist for law firms to show their involvement in deals, but we’re focusing on IB league tables here. For marketing purposes , the flaws are obvious: you can always cut deal lists a certain way to tell whatever story you want. Problem #3: Deal Count, Dollar Volume, or Advisory Fees?

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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. Investors don’t care what you paid for your PP&E even if it has been depreciated in a reasonable matter.

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Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 19, 2024

Some private equity investors I have spoken to are also seeing EV adoption slowing down and are looking for investments in adjacent industries while the transition into more EV and hybrids continues, if at a slower pace. Leveraging industry resources such as the TIA is a great place to begin.

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How2Exit

JANUARY 13, 2025

The Secret to PE Deal Origination in the Middle Market - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Brian Scanlon is the Managing Partner of DealGen Partners, a company specializing in deal origination primarily for private equity funds and their portfolio companies. E263: Want to Find Hidden Acquisition Gems?

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