Focus Investment Banking

AUGUST 6, 2023

Adopting and implanting an ESG program is just one way small and medium-sized companies in the business services industry can enhance their performance and their market value once it comes time to sell. In subsequent blogs we’ll look at other ways companies can improve revenue, profitability, and valuation and stay ahead of the competition.

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Middle Market Business Government Profitability 52

OfficeHours

JULY 11, 2023

Written by a Top OfficeHours Female Coach When I first started my job in investment banking, I knew the first month or so would be training before I actually hit the desk and started working with my team. The Series exams refer to a variety of licensing exams that are commonly associated with investment banking and related fields.

Investment Banking 130

Investment Banking Banking Bank Middle Market 130

OfficeHours

OCTOBER 31, 2023

small boutique) “ Last thing you want to be is STUCK in a DOWN-CYCLE being a banking analyst thinking I should’ve recruited before when there were more opportunities.” EB) “ You guys are like the new WSO — WSO is full of trollers anyway, really tough to get access to any validated information.” WHY CHOOSE US?

Private Equity 130

Private Equity Recruitment Equities Investment Banking Analyst 130

OfficeHours

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Applicable to Investment Banking Analysts and Beyond! These discussions might reaffirm your interest in Investment Banking as a perfect fit, or they could steer you in a completely different direction. Are you interested in learning more about OfficeHours and how a Banking/Buyside Coach can help you? Just do it. WHY CHOOSE US?

Private Equity 130

Private Equity Equities Recruitment Investment Banking Analyst 130

OfficeHours

JANUARY 25, 2025

If youve been speaking with 1-2 headhunters already, it doesnt hurt to ping others over email/LinkedIn saying – Hope all is well, Ive been connecting with peers of yours around opportunities in the UMM (upper middle-market) PE space – do you have a few minutes to chat over the phone this week?

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Recruitment Bulge Bracket M&A IT 130

The M&A Lawyer

OCTOBER 26, 2015

The following is a guest post from Nate Nead, an investment banking Director at Merit Harbor Group, LLC. He and the Merit Harbor team work with middle-market business owners looking to grow, acquire or sell companies in the $10mm to $100mm valuation range. He works out of the company’s Seattle office.

Private Equity 130

Private Equity Equities Valuation Management 130

OfficeHours

JULY 4, 2023

small boutique) “ Last thing you want to be is STUCK in a DOWN-CYCLE being a banking analyst thinking I should’ve recruited before when there were more opportunities.” EB) “ You guys are like the new WSO — WSO is full of trollers anyway, really tough to get access to any validated information.” WHY CHOOSE US?

Sale 130

Sale Private Equity Recruitment Equities 130

OfficeHours

JUNE 6, 2023

Support for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses: Private equity firms, especially those focused on the middle market and lower middle market, often focus on investing in small and mid-sized businesses, which serve important roles in New York City’s economy. investment banking, private equity , VC, etc.)

Private Equity 147

Private Equity Economics Equities Capital 147

Focus Investment Banking

JUNE 12, 2023

Thriving US Middle Market Fundraising and Resilient Private Equity Regarding Global M&A Private Equity Trends, looking at the positive news, the US middle-market fundraising landscape remained stable throughout 2022, with 156 funds closing at an aggregate value of $133.5 Reference: [link] [link] DOWNLOAD ARTICLE HERE.

Private Equity 52

Private Equity M&A Equities Middle Market 52

Focus Investment Banking

MAY 9, 2023

Yet M&A deal activity in the middle market remains fairly steady as investors have plenty of capital to invest and continue to concentrate on quality assets. DOWNLOAD THIS REPORT The post Business Services 1Q 2023 M&A Report appeared first on FOCUS Investment Banking LLC.

M&A 52

M&A Business Middle Market Investment Banking 52

Focus Investment Banking

MAY 3, 2024

Axial is a private deal network that covers the lower middle market in the United States and Canada. Full disclosure, my firm FOCUS Investment Banking was just ranked No. 1 in Axial’s Top 25 Investment Banks for 2023 list.) Axial’s definition of lower middle market is private companies with revenues between $2.5

M&A 52

M&A Middle Market Private Equity Debt 52

OfficeHours

JUNE 27, 2023

That’s the minimum time we recommend allocating to PE prep to be competitive for a megafund or upper middle market placement during on-cycle. Visit the OfficeHours Blog and follow us on our social media accounts: Instagram , LinkedIn , YouTube , TikTok , and Twitter for our latest updates.

Recruitment 130

Recruitment Private Equity Investment Banking Analyst Equities 130

OfficeHours

JUNE 30, 2023

small boutique) “ Last thing you want to be is STUCK in a DOWN-CYCLE being a banking analyst thinking I should’ve recruited before when there were more opportunities.” Case Study: Non-Target To Growth Equity I received an investment banking summer internship in the technology coverage group at a middle-market bank.

Private Equity 130

Private Equity Equities Debt Recruitment 130

OfficeHours

JULY 8, 2023

Yes Not yet There’s a process and art to this and I wouldn’t go in unprepared is all I will say… Access our Free Headhunter Documents from our PE Platform here 5 Questions Headhunters Ask Investment Banking Analysts Headhunters are the gatekeepers to many buyside jobs including those in private equity, growth equity, & hedge funds.

Private Equity 100

Private Equity Recruitment Equities Investment Banking 100

Focus Investment Banking

JULY 28, 2023

However, activity decelerated significantly during the latter half of the year, with larger deals experiencing a more pronounced decline compared to middle-market activity. After a record-breaking year in 2021, M&A activity remained relatively strong by historical standards during the first half of 2022.

Middle Market 52

Middle Market Mergers and Acquisitions Investment Sale 52

Focus Investment Banking

MARCH 3, 2024

Slee also lived in Charlotte and had an Investment Banking firm called Robertson & Foley. Private Capital Markets is the first book to present a theory of how the private markets work at the lower end of the middle markets. And that’s all it took to become an investment banker. Don’t wing it.

Negotiation 52

Negotiation Middle Market Private Equity Capital Market 52

Focus Investment Banking

MARCH 13, 2024

FOCUS Investment Banking International offers an international M&A platform that provides sell-side, buy-side and capital raising services to lower middle-market companies across the U.S. The platform provides expertise in several major industries combined with in-depth local market intelligence. and Europe.

Food 52

Food Hospitality Capital Raising Middle Market 52

Focus Investment Banking

OCTOBER 2, 2023

With a lifetime spent in is family’s automotive business, he now advises and assists privately held middle market auto aftermarket companies with mergers and acquisitions. The post Private Equity Firms in the Tire Industry: What Sellers Should Be Aware Of appeared first on FOCUS Investment Banking LLC.

Private Equity 52

Private Equity Equities Mergers and Acquisitions Profitability 52

Focus Investment Banking

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

His work includes business sales and capital raises for middle-market companies as well as buy-side services for acquirers seeking middle-market companies. The post Recap: 2023 West Coast M&A/Private Equity Forum appeared first on FOCUS Investment Banking LLC. Contact Bill at William.Snow@focusbankers.com.

Private Equity 52

Private Equity M&A Equities Mergers and Acquisitions 52

Focus Investment Banking

JUNE 25, 2023

Three years ago, I made a stab at ranking the various business segments that I typically run into when representing tire dealers in the lower-middle market. The chart accompanying this column represents my view of the relative market value of the different segments that you’ll see in the lower-middle market in privately held U.S.

Business 52

Business Retail Valuation Middle Market 52

Focus Investment Banking

DECEMBER 26, 2023

His work includes business sales and capital raises for middle-market companies as well as buy-side services for acquirers seeking middle-market companies. The post Recap: 2023 Midwest M&A/Private Equity Forum appeared first on FOCUS Investment Banking LLC. Contact Bill at William.snow@focusbankers.com.

Private Equity 52

Private Equity M&A Equities Insurance 52

Focus Investment Banking

JULY 9, 2023

Prior to its decision to divest, I make the assumption that TBC's management engaged investment banks to assess the value of their assets and assist in providing strategic options moving forward. The post TBC’s Strategic Shift: Embracing Franchising for Growth appeared first on FOCUS Investment Banking LLC.

Mergers and Acquisitions 52

Mergers and Acquisitions Retail Profitability Investment Banking 52

Focus Investment Banking

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

With a lifetime spent in is family’s automotive business, he now advises and assists privately held middle market auto aftermarket companies with mergers and acquisitions. The post Ensuring Employee Welfare After Selling Your Business: A Guide for Sellers in the Tire Industry appeared first on FOCUS Investment Banking LLC.

Business 52

Business Mergers and Acquisitions Negotiation Sale 52

Focus Investment Banking

JUNE 5, 2023

In the tire business, most M&A deals follow a "cash-free, debt-free" structure, where the buyer gets to keep the cash in the bank, but long-term debt is the seller's responsibility. The post How to Manage Working Capital in an M&A Transaction appeared first on FOCUS Investment Banking LLC.

M&A 52

M&A Capital Management Mergers and Acquisitions 52

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. For a more detailed look at what it means to become a PE group’s platform company vs. an add-on to an existing platform, read our latest blog on this topic.)

Business 52

Business Equities Debt Corporation 52

Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 3, 2024

The middle market, in particular, could see strategic buyers continuing to play an active role as they focus on delivering value, driving traffic, and increasing consumer spending. The post In the Restaurant Industry, Buyers Are Hungry for Acquisitions appeared first on FOCUS Investment Banking LLC.

Acquisitions 52

Acquisitions M&A Portfolio Valuation 52

Focus Investment Banking

DECEMBER 4, 2023

However, in the lower middle market (company value from $10mm-$250mm), most business owners do not get an audit prepared because of cost. The post The Benefits of a Sell-Side Quality of Earnings appeared first on FOCUS Investment Banking LLC. That is where a Quality of Earnings report comes into play.

Valuation 52

Valuation Financial Statement M&A Food 52

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.

Government 52

Government Business Middle Market Corporation 52

Focus Investment Banking

JULY 28, 2023

With a lifetime spent in is family’s automotive business, he now advises and assists privately held middle market auto aftermarket companies with mergers and acquisitions. The post Exploring Parts & Accessories: New Trends and Growth Opportunities appeared first on FOCUS Investment Banking LLC.

Mergers and Acquisitions 52

Mergers and Acquisitions Private Equity M&A Business 52

Focus Investment Banking

JULY 17, 2023

The post In a Challenging Environment, Seize Opportunities to Grow appeared first on FOCUS Investment Banking LLC. John resides in Charlottesville, Virginia where he is an active angel investor and volunteer with nonprofit organizations.

Sale 52

Sale Retail Investment Banking Food 52

Focus Investment Banking

OCTOBER 30, 2023

I always say in an ESOP you should be able to get about 2x conservatively and generally expect 3x your EBITDA level in third-party bank debt,” says Beard, who adds that when a business has less debt on the books, more new debt can go directly to the owner in an ESOP. And the trustee will get in the middle of that decision.”

Debt 52

Debt Retail Business Private Equity 52

Focus Investment Banking

MAY 22, 2023

With a lifetime spent in is family’s automotive business, he now advises and assists privately held middle market auto aftermarket companies with mergers and acquisitions. The post What you need to know before selling business appeared first on FOCUS Investment Banking LLC. Contact Giorgio at giorgio.andonian@focusbankers.com.

Business 52

Business M&A Sale Valuation 52

Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 18, 2024

The role of a senior advisor at FOCUS Investing Banking is to provide strategic advice and guidance to clients on various financial transactions. Senior advisors play a key role in client relationship management, strategic advisory, market research, networking, team collaboration and risk management.

Sale 52

Sale Business M&A IT 52

Focus Investment Banking

JULY 3, 2024

Private equity investors like IT-focused MSPs because of the potential of this large, fragmented market, which makes the industry prime for a buy-and-build strategy. According to data from FOCUS Investment Banking, most MSP deals to this point have been mergers of equals.

IT 40

IT Private Equity Debt Finance 40

Cooley M&A

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

In a May blog post we discussed several initial observations regarding the dozens of M&A transactions that were signed prior to March 2020 and that were in jeopardy as a result of COVID-19. 100% Equity Commitment. an equity backstopped deal).

Debt 40

Debt Finance Finance Private Equity 40

OfficeHours

AUGUST 26, 2023

Before joining Periscope Equity, Joe was an Associate at SFW Capital Partners , a middle-market private equity firm, where he was primarily focused on making control investments into analytical technologies, software, and services businesses. Excited to mention that one of our first ever PE Placements is coming back for Round 2!

Equities 130

Equities Private Equity Mergers and Acquisitions Investment 130

Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 19, 2024

With a lifetime spent in is family’s automotive business, he now advises and assists privately held middle market auto aftermarket companies with mergers and acquisitions. The post Navigating the Opportunities in the Transforming Automotive Landscape appeared first on FOCUS Investment Banking LLC.

Engineering 52

Engineering Mergers and Acquisitions Investment Education 52