Align Business Advisory Services

MAY 30, 2023

Align BA presents an invaluable guide to conquering the effects of interest rates, inflation, and economic shifts in the lower and middle markets. Don’t let economic turbulence hinder your success—partner with us to thrive in any market environment.

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The Deal

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

middle market for expansion and will continue to evaluate acquisitions following a pair of high-profile deals in the past two years. market is to be in the top 10,” said Michal Katz, head of the investment and corporate banking unit at Mizuho Americas LLC. “We Capstone, too, has a penchant for middle market deals.

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Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 21, 2025

and Dublin, Ireland January 23, 2025 FOCUS Investment Banking based in the US (the Company) and FOCUS Capital Partners (FCP) based in Ireland have combined ownership and operations to provide best in class investment banking services for middle-market clients. Washington, D.C.

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Align Business Advisory Services

MAY 24, 2023

Align Business Advisory Services was recently featured in a Forbes article discussing the strength of mid-market M&A, despite broader macro volatility. The post We Talk to Forbes: Middle Market M&A Stays Hot appeared first on Align BA. Read the article on Forbes to learn more about our insights and expertise!

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Focus Investment Banking

JULY 25, 2024

Washington, DC, (July 25, 2024) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services is honored to again be named among the Top 25 Lower Middle Market Investment Banks of Q2 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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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

MAY 24, 2024

trillion in growth and buyout private equity (PE) dry powder has fueled a competitive, but crowded, M&A market for high-quality middle market businesses, even amidst inflationary pressures and elevated interest rates. As of May 2024, the influx of over $1.3

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Focus Investment Banking

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Washington, DC, (October 28, 2024) – FOCUS Investment Banking, a leading middle-market investment bank, is proud to announce that Daniel Murphy has joined the firm as a Senior Advisor in its Automotive group. Murphy & Company, an Auto Dealership and Commercial Real Estate Brokerage, almost 30 years ago.

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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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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

OCTOBER 28, 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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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. The post Private Equity Roundtable: State of the Lower Middle Market appeared first on SDR Ventures.

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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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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

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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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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Intrepid Banker Insights

JANUARY 22, 2025

Amidst these challenges, the private capital markets are shaping up for a very busy year.

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Trout CPA: M&A

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Written by Andrew Rice, CPA, CVA , Managing Director of Trout CPA’s Transaction Advisory Services.

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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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Align Business Advisory Services

AUGUST 30, 2023

While the glitzy mega-deals often grab headlines, there’s another type of deal that holds immense potential for businesses and medical practitioners eyeing transitions—it’s called the lower-middle market. In this article, we’ll peel back the layers.

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Align Business Advisory Services

MAY 8, 2023

Read More » The post Interest Rates and a Banking Crisis Bolsters Lower-Middle-Market M&A appeared first on Align BA.

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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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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

NOVEMBER 14, 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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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. We work with clients that are interested in the confidential sale, acquisition, or valuation of privately held middle market and main street companies.

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Intrepid Banker Insights

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Intrepid Investment Bankers Intrepid Capital Advisory Update – A View From the Trenches Click here for the full report. Amidst public market volatility and economic uncertainty, private capital investment funds remain open for business, albeit with increased scrutiny and rigorous diligence on every deal.

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Align Business Advisory Services

JUNE 5, 2024

Exit Planning: Knowing When It’s Time to Sell Your Lower Middle Market Company (Part 2) Employee Ownership: Sharing the Dream In the previous blog, we explored the challenges of passing a business to your children. Read More » The post Considering ESOP: Sharing the Dream appeared first on Align BA.

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Align Business Advisory Services

JULY 1, 2024

Exit Planning: Knowing When It’s Time to Sell Your Lower Middle Market Company (Part 4) Letting Go: Defining Your Next Chapter Your business is your lifeblood. Selling it can feel like selling a part of yourself – after all, it’s been your life’s work. But what if letting go could unlock a future filled.

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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. Strategic vs. Financial Buyers: Whos the Right Fit?

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Align Business Advisory Services

JULY 25, 2024

Exit Planning: Knowing When It’s Time to Sell Your Lower Middle Market Company (Part 6) Growth and Cash Flow: Another Way of Building Generational Wealth Your company is on fire – experiencing explosive growth and generating significant cash flow. Why consider selling now, when the future seems so bright?

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Align Business Advisory Services

JUNE 12, 2024

Exit Planning: Knowing When It’s Time to Sell Your Lower Middle Market Company (Part 3) M&A for Growth and Opportunity Beyond Retirement So, you’re not ready to hang up your hat just yet. Many entrepreneurs find the idea of selling their thriving business unappealing.

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Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 21, 2025

Washington, DC (January 22, 2025) FOCUS Investment Banking , a premier middle market investment bank, is pleased to announce that Joe Tomarchio , a veteran automotive industry leader, has joined the firm as a Senior Advisor in its Automotive group.

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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.

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How2Exit

OCTOBER 13, 2024

He serves as an M&A advisor, professor at Southern Methodist University's Cox School of Business, and is currently the founder and leader of Optima Merger and Acquisitions in Dallas, focusing on the lower middle market space. Proper valuation and advisory are essential. There's no real credentials or licensing.

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Align Business Advisory Services

JULY 30, 2024

Exit Planning: Knowing When It’s Time to Sell Your Lower Middle Market Company (Part 7) Why Align? Expertise for a Winning M&A Outcome You’ve built a successful company, and the proof is in the constant stream of unsolicited buyer calls. So why consider partnering with Align for your M&A transaction?

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Align Business Advisory Services

MARCH 12, 2024

Strategic Growth Opportunities in Waste Management and Industrials M&A Among Lower-Middle Market (LMM) Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), the Waste Management and Industrials sectors present excellent opportunities for businesses with annual revenues ranging from $10 million to $200 million or smaller companies aiming for revenue of that size.

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Focus Investment Banking

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Washington, DC, (October 30, 2024) – FOCUS Investment Banking, a leading middle-market investment bank, is pleased to announce that Colin May has joined the firm as a Managing Director in its Automotive Group. Download the Press Release here.

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Intrepid Banker Insights

MAY 14, 2024

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Intrepid Banker Insights

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Most recently, he was a Managing Director, Senior Advisor, & Head of Retail at Lincoln International for nine years, providing M&A and capital advisory services to private founder-owned and sponsor-owned consumer companies.

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