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. Tim holds a B.S. from the Robert H.

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Focus Investment Banking

JULY 17, 2024

2Q 2024 M&A Report : This quarter there was a noticeable increase in demand for specialized business services within middle market M&A transactions.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

JULY 17, 2024

If you have the option to work in finance in different parts of the world, investment banking in India should be at the bottom of your list. But the main problem is that winning a “true” front-office investment banking role in India is virtually impossible, even if you have outstanding academic credentials and work experience.

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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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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The CCA investment banking team on this transaction included Managing Director Charlie Maskell and Managing Director Tim Brasel who focused on client management, deal strategy, and deal negotiations. For more information, visit www.ccabalt.com or call 410.537.5988.

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The Deal

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

And with an aim of three times growth over that span, or about 30% to 40% compound annual growth, the Philadelphia-based wealth manager and investment bank is on a path to grow its current business and add more lines of expertise through acquisition. TM is the firm’s third acquisition of a boutique specialist since 2018.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

AUGUST 7, 2024

To be clear, this is a tiny percentage of my annual income (think: well below 1%) because most of my earnings come from other sources (products, rent, investments, etc.). Desire to Break In: Investment banking should be your dream job , not just a “nice to have” option. So, I’m not writing this article to make money.

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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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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.” I can’t imagine going through it without Office Hours.” (EB) WHY CHOOSE US? At OfficeHours , we believe that success is not a one-size-fits-all concept.

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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. If you’re in your 20s, you have probably thought about saving, investing, or retirement in some way. Just do it. WHY CHOOSE US?

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Focus Investment Banking

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Washington, DC, (September 16, 2024) – FOCUS Investment Banking , a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, would like to congratulate Cole Strandberg on his promotion to Managing Director within its Automotive Aftermarket group.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

AUGUST 23, 2023

Almost nothing is worse than recruiting for investment banking internships , winning an offer, preparing , completing the internship, and then not getting a return offer. All the large investment banks – bulge brackets , elite boutiques , and middle-market firms – use internships as a recruiting tool for Analysts and Associates.

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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.” I can’t imagine going through it without Office Hours.” (EB) WHY CHOOSE US? At OfficeHours , we believe that success is not a one-size-fits-all concept.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Even though we’ve covered industry groups vs. product groups and teams such as M&A , ECM , DCM , and Leveraged Finance , we continue to get questions about capital markets vs. investment banking. The questions usually go like this: Are capital markets teams (ECM, DCM, and LevFin) “real” investment banking?

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 13, 2024

Over the past few decades, growth equity (GE) has gone from an afterthought to a major asset class for huge investment firms. Some argue that GE offers the best of both worlds: the opportunity to fund innovation and growth – as in venture capital – plus the ability to limit downside risk and invest in proven companies – as in private equity.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

In addition to Mr. Knott, CCA’s investment banking team on this transaction included Vice President Katie Kieran who focused on day-to-day execution and Analyst Miles Gally who provided financial modeling and deal execution support. Under the SGS platform, AMA will undoubtedly continue to prosper and serve a broader range of customers.”

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

OCTOBER 16, 2024

“Their expertise in M&A, understanding of market dynamics, and extensive knowledge of government contracting were invaluable in ensuring the success of this process.” The CCA investment banking team on this transaction included Managing Director Marty O’Neill , Vice President Andy Spears, and Analyst Miles Galley.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

APRIL 8, 2024

The CCA investment banking team on this transaction included Charlie Maskell, Managing Director, Andy Spears, Vice President, and Frank Ihle, Senior Analyst. QI Services, KI Services, and PCH Logistics have a longstanding relationship with Allstates WorldCargo, as they have worked together over a number of years to jointly service clients.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

APRIL 8, 2024

The CCA investment banking team on this transaction included Marty O’Neill, Managing Director, Andy Spears, Vice President, and Aidan Olmstead, Senior Analyst. Together, the CCA team advised on transaction strategy and provided support throughout the engagement. For more information, visit www.ccabalt.com or call 410.537.5988.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

JUNE 26, 2024

The CCA investment banking team on this transaction included Knott, who lead the deal negotiations and provided strategic advice to the buyer, and Senior Analyst Frank Ihle , who provided transaction support. The company uses modern technology to deliver exceptional service while protecting customer vehicles.

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Solganick & Co.

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Despite that fact – and the lack of any significant recovery in the year’s back half – dealmakers are optimistic in the New Year, according to Aaron Solganick, chief executive of El Segundo-based investment bank Solganick & Co. “A As a global leader for middle-market companies, Southern California is well-positioned to reap the benefits.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The CCA investment banking team on this transaction included Managing Director Marty O’Neill and Vice President Andy Spears. “SSATI’s leadership fully understands what it means to support its customers and employees and has built an organization to do that. Together, we are positioned to accomplish great things.”

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

OCTOBER 22, 2024

However, regulatory changes now allow some buyers to invest in emerging businesses and still maintain the entity’s small company status for some period, enabling the business to continue competing for set-aside contracts. For example, they usually favor full and open contracts over set-asides that could limit growth.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

APRIL 24, 2024

But then recruiting moved up, the MBA process became more structured, and now we have 4-year-olds aiming for “Target Kindergartens” so they can eventually get into investment banking ~15 years in the future. Interestingly, there are not many investment banks on these lists. How Do You Apply for Pre-MBA Internships?

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

JUNE 26, 2024

The CCA investment banking team on this transaction included Knott, who lead the deal negotiations and provided strategic advice to the buyer, and Senior Analyst Frank Ihle , who provided transaction support. The company uses modern technology to deliver exceptional service while protecting customer vehicles.

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OfficeHours

JUNE 30, 2023

It’s relatively easy to master if you practice beforehand, as the test has a structure that many investment professionals will expect you to follow. 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.” WHY CHOOSE US?

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 13, 2023

government bonds: In doing so, however, the bank and its “risk managers” made two key mistakes: Long-Term vs. Short-Term – Rather than putting these funds in shorter-term bonds that are less affected by interest rates , SVB invested mostly in longer-term, 10-year bonds whose prices drop significantly when interest rates rise.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

AUGUST 16, 2023

As with investment banking in Hong Kong , I can summarize private equity in China in one sentence: “If you’re not Chinese, don’t even think about it, and even if you are Chinese, it’s best if you have great connections within the CCP and want to stay in China long-term.” This may change due to factors like the “decoupling” with the U.S.,

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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. What happens after the deal closes depends on the PE group’s investment strategy as well as your personal and professional goals.

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Focus Investment Banking

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Simplifying the M&A process with a well-vetted team When it comes to mergers and acquisitions, your investment banker shouldn’t be the only member of your team you are closely vetting. Like many middle market companies, Devenish didn’t have in-house counsel on the payroll, so McEntee got creative.

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Periculum Capital

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

For more information about the intricacies of M&A transactions that implicate national security, foreign investment, or FOCI mitigation, please reach out via email to Sean Frazer (sfrazer@periculumcapital.com) or Chris Caniff (ccaniff@periculumcapital.com). Periculum, along with the Company’s owner, A.J

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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. They did not embrace teaming with partners.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

MAY 4, 2023

Private equity (PE) groups still have capital to deploy—and strategic acquirers, including large middle-market or public companies, are using their balance sheet s to finance deals. If you receive an unexpected offer to buy your company, you might assume you have a quick, easy deal.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

DECEMBER 20, 2023

If you want to know how to get an investment banking internship, it’s simple: Start very, very early and have a great “Plan B” if something goes wrong. By the time internship applications open in Year 2 of university – whether that’s in the middle or beginning (!) You could also consider investing or case competitions.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 27, 2024

If you go by most online discussions, investment banking spring weeks in the U.K. Unfortunately, there’s a lot of “group think” here, driven by endless forum threads and student groups over-hyping and over-marketing the concept. Banks are also to blame because they now market spring weeks to students as young as 16.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

As another example, some argue that UBS should not be a bulge bracket bank because it has focused on wealth management and areas outside the capital markets. Deutsche Bank is a trickier case because it now generates less investment banking revenue than firms like Jefferies, Wells Fargo, and RBC.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

JUNE 21, 2023

Investment banking in Dubai stands out for attracting remarkable hype on social media. It’s almost like the city has its own PR department and never-ending marketing campaign. If you’re interested in the Middle East or have connections to the region, all this hype has probably made you wonder about finance careers there.

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