Intrepid Banker Insights

MAY 29, 2024

Intrepid has a successful track record in consumer products and services, with established practices covering Food, Beverage & Agriculture; Beauty, Personal Care & Wellness; Lifestyle Brands & Apparel; and Toys & Giftware. Hewetson to launch its Restaurant & Franchise Concepts M&A and capital advisory practice.

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Focus Investment Banking

MARCH 11, 2024

EASY BIO, founded in 1988 and headquartered in South Korea, is a global leader in the animal nutrition business and has operations throughout Asia and North America. The company is committed to providing healthy food for animals and continues its push to be a global leader in the future of the sustainable animal industry.

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The Deal

AUGUST 16, 2023

” While Kotler doesn’t rule out pursuing a transformative acquisition like Travel Centers, there are few comparable businesses available, he said on an earnings call in May. The firm owns a 8.51% stake in the business as of March 31, according to FactSet. Richmond, Va.-based Harvest Partners acquired a $62.5

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Focus Investment Banking

DECEMBER 4, 2023

When a business owner is pursuing a sale, there are many elements out of his or her control. Going to market with credible and reliable financials doesn’t have to be one of them. However, in the lower middle market (company value from $10mm-$250mm), most business owners do not get an audit prepared because of cost.

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Focus Investment Banking

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Washington, DC, (October 20, 2023) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture and corporate finance services, announced today that Bearing Distributors, Inc. Bearing Distributors, Inc.

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Focus Investment Banking

JULY 17, 2023

As economic headwinds continue to squeeze the food & beverage industry, business owners may feel inclined to hit pause on growth and maintain the status quo. However, owners that approach challenging market conditions as an opportunity to grow can reap the rewards, including increasing topline growth and margins.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

JUNE 21, 2023

You’ll find influencers on Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and other sites constantly praising Dubai and claiming it’s the best place to work or start a business. It’s almost like the city has its own PR department and never-ending marketing campaign. Investment banking in Dubai stands out for attracting remarkable hype on social media.

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Focus Investment Banking

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Putting the right team in place would allow McEntee to focus on running the business he was selling, planning for the future of business he was retaining, and being available during critical points in the transaction where he was needed. A good M&A attorney should not only be competent, but have the right fit culturally.

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The Deal

JULY 18, 2023

Firms have lowered hold sizes and increased loan prices as they lean toward smaller transactions, team up with other lenders on deals, shy away from unfunded debt and turn up scrutiny on business performance. times, according to data from Configure. times, according to data from Configure. Club deals have become more common as a result.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 10, 2023

Among the elite boutiques , Evercore has the strongest presence in Singapore, and Rothschild also works on many deals, mostly in the middle-market space. If you focus on the capital markets , you’ll still see some of these names (e.g., Lazard also used to be active but has since shut down its Southeast Asia M&A practice.

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Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 3, 2024

These deals and others show the market for restaurant M&A is gaining momentum – and that 2024 could shape up to be a busy year of acquisitions. 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.

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OfficeHours

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

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Focus Investment Banking

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

OVERVIEW The Food and Beverage industry capped off 2024 with a steady volume of M&A activity, with a total of 412 transactions. Food and Beverage businesses remain attractive to buyers thanks to the industrys stability, resiliency, and opportunities for innovation. The main takeaway of 2024?

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Focus Investment Banking

MARCH 13, 2025

Bryce Stirlen Joins FOCUS Investment Banking as Managing Director Washington, DC (March 13, 2025) FOCUS Investment Banking , a premier middle market investment bank, is pleased to announce that Bryce Stirlen, will join FOCUSs Advanced Manufacturing Group as Managing Director.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

JANUARY 13, 2025

Read About the Transactions Insights from Experts Demystifying the Second Bite of the Apple and its Prevalence in Private Equity When selling your business, understanding the concept of rollover equity and the second bite of the apple can be key to maximizing your returns. trillion in PE dry powder. Gregory the Great, Dec.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 19, 2025

Fragmented Industry In the 1980s and 1990s, there were far more mid-sized and independent companies in verticals like food retail, which gave PE firms more targets. Industry Consolidation Between 1990 and 2020, market concentration in sectors like food retail in the U.S. are unprofitable.

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