Focus Investment Banking

JUNE 5, 2023

One of the most critical metrics to evaluate the financial health of a target business is its working capital, which measures the company’s operational liquidity. In M&A, working capital is often a significant area of negotiation between the buyer and the seller. What Is Working Capital?

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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.

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The M&A Lawyer

OCTOBER 26, 2015

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. The post The New Role of Private Equity Firms appeared first on The M&A Lawyer Blog. Nate’s practice focuses on software, technology, energy and manufacturing.

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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

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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. 1Q 2023 M&A Report: Inflation, rising interest rates and global economic uncertainty are the main themes for 2023 so far.

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Focus Investment Banking

APRIL 17, 2024

Access to capital and the benefits of scale will mean that a small number of large companies will continue to dominate certain areas such as mobile wireless and video. However, FOCUS continues to see opportunities for middle market CSPs.

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Focus Investment Banking

JULY 28, 2023

This downward trend is expected to persist in the second half of the year as the industry grapples with ongoing macroeconomic challenges such as inflation, higher interest rates, and increased capital pressures. Giorgio Andonian is a Managing Director in FOCUS Investment Banking’s Auto Aftermarket Group.

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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.

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OfficeHours

JUNE 30, 2023

The equation for FCF is: FCF = Net income + D&A (non-cash expense) – capital expenditures – change in net working capital You will need to calculate FCF every year in the hold period (but not for the extra year, or year 6). Case Study: Low GPA To High Success Don’t let a low GPA hold you back.

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Focus Investment Banking

MARCH 3, 2024

The first is Private Capital Markets by Rob Slee (John Wiley & Sons: 2011). 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.

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Focus Investment Banking

MARCH 13, 2024

FOCUS Capital Partners’s Brian Barrett was the lead advisor to Nutritics on the acquisition of Ten Kites. Working with FOCUS Capital Partners offered a seamless transaction process, and both the Nutritics and Ten Kites teams achieved optimal outcomes. and Europe.

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OfficeHours

JULY 8, 2023

See 8 firms — from Carlyle to Bain Capital — that have been recruiting first-year investment bankers for jobs that won’t start for 18 months. Case Study: Non-Target To Growth Equity I received an investment banking summer internship in the technology coverage group at a middle-market bank. When should you begin your prep?

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Focus Investment Banking

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The funds have a surfeit of capital— “lots of dry powder,” to use another Midwestern expression—and the pressure from their limited partners to deploy the capital, or return it, has fueled their willingness to submit strong bids.

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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. Contact Bill at William.Snow@focusbankers.com. The post Recap: 2023 West Coast M&A/Private Equity Forum appeared first on FOCUS Investment Banking LLC.

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Focus Investment Banking

APRIL 11, 2024

However, as professional services businesses they tend to be much less capital-intensive than network-based telecommunications service providers. These companies often benefit from the same exciting trends that drive growth in the larger telecommunications industry. Furthermore, they typically face little threat from shifts in technology.

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Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 3, 2024

Subway sold to Roark Capital for $9.6 a portfolio brand of Conscious Capital Growth, acquired I Love Juice Bar and added 23 units to Main Squeeze’s growing store count (a 28-store footprint across 5 states at the time of the transaction). Several deals grabbed headlines. Emerging concepts also captured buyer attention in 2023.

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Focus Investment Banking

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

FOCUS is a leading national M&A firm for the lower middle market. With the Fed committed to lowering rates, even nominally, in September, we anticipate the number of transactions to increase in H2 2024 amid lower cost of capital and rising investor confidence.

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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. 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.)

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Focus Investment Banking

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Their combined IPO capitalizations exceeded $125 million. At FOCUS he has managed M&A processes for middle market companies in industries including IT, healthcare, construction, alternative finance, manufacturing, architectural design, oilfield services and many others.

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Focus Investment Banking

JULY 3, 2024

There’s an oversupply of capital that would like to invest in MSP assets,” said Abe Garver, managing director and MSP team leader and FOCUS Investment Banking. “We The company was purchased in 2020 by Kian Capital Partners and ParkSouth Ventures. years, according to market sources. Among them, Kaseya’s $3.3

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Focus Investment Banking

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

For restaurant owners seeking capital or an exit, there is ample dry powder in the private equity markets – upwards of $3 trillion, a near record amount. The EBITDA multiple method is what we see utilized almost exclusively in the lower middle market and what we discuss below.

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Focus Investment Banking

JULY 9, 2023

TBC is looking to capitalize on its strengths and streamline operations by partnering with franchisees; a move that is seen as a strategic decision to focus on its core competency, aligning its business strategy with industry trends. Giorgio Andonian is a Managing Director in FOCUS Investment Banking’s Auto Aftermarket Group.

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Focus Investment Banking

MAY 22, 2023

This includes capital gains tax, which may apply to the sale of assets or shares. 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. Contact Giorgio at giorgio.andonian@focusbankers.com.

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Focus Investment Banking

JULY 17, 2023

Johnson: You’ve experienced the exit process in addition to leading startup ventures through capital events. Haydock : Marketing and sales approaches are evolving much more quickly today than 20 years ago. What advice do you have for F&B businesses pursuing growth, specifically those that plan to sell?

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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. As a pre-law student in undergrad, I double majored in Economics and Politics.

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OfficeHours

AUGUST 30, 2023

(“Fund II” or the “Fund”) with $225 million of capital commitments. Periscope completed the fundraise of its inaugural fund in 2018 with $104 million of capital commitments. Visit the OfficeHours Blog and follow us on our social media accounts: Instagram , LinkedIn , YouTube , TikTok , and Twitter for our latest updates. …

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Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 19, 2024

Dealers should continue to focus on their bread and butter such as tires, brakes, alignments, but they can capitalize on these upcoming opportunities by investing in training and acquiring the expertise needed to handle the unique demands of EVs and hybrids. Contact Giorgio at giorgio.andonian@focusbankers.com.

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Focus Investment Banking

DECEMBER 21, 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.

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Focus Investment Banking

MAY 3, 2024

Axial is a private deal network that covers the lower middle market in the United States and Canada. Axial’s definition of lower middle market is private companies with revenues between $2.5 It’s first interesting to see who the buyers in the lower middle market are. million and $250 million. Next, 12.8%

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Focus Investment Banking

MAY 23, 2024

Having less capital to weather tough economies, keep up with the competition, overcome bad decisions or embezzlement — it happens to tire dealers more often than you think — can kill a company fast. A deep dive into the average working capital required in the business is often beyond a seller’s financial understanding.

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Cooley M&A

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

5] The pull-back in mega cap tech and sponsor activity was sorely felt in the venture capital backed tech M&A market. In March, Blackbaud rejected an unsolicited offer from Clearlake Capital to acquire the remaining 81.7% 6] Will strategic tech buyers return to the fray in 2024? billion, which was funded through $2.65

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Focus Investment Banking

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

From a forecast perspective, this provides three years of concrete revenue visibility, and then there’s little to no capital expenditure required. Additional market drivers impacting the industry include automation, the rising complexity within security, and the shift to remote work.

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Focus Investment Banking

APRIL 14, 2025

For middle-market business engaging in engineering & construction (E&C) for the infrastructure services sector, 2025 is a promising year. As a result, business owners that are looking to take advantage of the prevailing tailwinds can capitalize on decades of hard work and investment. appeared first on FOCUS.

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Focus Investment Banking

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Behavioral Health, Infusion, and Staffing firms top the list in BRGs survey Many lower middle market private equity groups have revisited their investment priorities as we enter 2025, making room for new opportunities across healthcare verticals.

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