The TRADE

JANUARY 22, 2025

I spent the first 20 years of my career at the global bulge bracket banks, first in investment banking and then on the institutional equity desks, in a cross-asset and special situations role. I was there through 2015, then Bank of America, before I joined Conversant Capital in early 2021.

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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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Mergers and Inquisitions

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

But the true inflation rate is likely at 10-20%, and global investment banking fees were up by even higher percentages! What Happened to Investment Banking Fees? After an initial slowdown when the pandemic first struck in early 2020, banks have generated record-high fees from M&A and capital markets deals.

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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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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 10, 2025

Whether you're a SaaS founder contemplating a strategic sale, a private equity firm seeking a bolt-on acquisition, or a CEO navigating unsolicited interest, choosing the right M&A advisor is a critical decision one that should be informed by more than just brand recognition. Firms like Goldman Sachs , Morgan Stanley , and J.P.

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 9, 2025

Whether you're a SaaS founder contemplating a strategic sale, a private equity firm seeking a bolt-on acquisition, or a CEO navigating unsolicited interest, choosing the right M&A advisor is a critical decision one that should be informed by more than just brand recognition. Firms like Goldman Sachs , Morgan Stanley , and J.P.

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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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The Deal

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Katz’s comments come after the company on May 22 announced the acquisition of New York-based boutique investment bank Greenhill & Co. In our financial sponsor coverage effort, we tend to focus on the larger household name private equity firms, the likes of KKR, Blackstone, Apollo, Brookfield, etc.,

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Razorpay

AUGUST 9, 2023

Regular individuals have retail banks. Huge corporations have investment banks. The answer: Merchant banks. Merchant banks are a very important part of the financial ecosystem, since they support the largest chunk of businesses – the mid-sized ones. What is a Merchant Bank?

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Intrepid Banker Insights

JUNE 5, 2024

Intrepid’s Supply Chain & Logistics Group will offer M&A advisory and other capital markets support to middle-market companies offering transportation & logistics services and a diverse range of mission-critical supply chain solutions. He will be based in Intrepid’s Charlotte office.

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Focus Investment Banking

MARCH 3, 2024

I’ve been doing transactions in the automotive aftermarket since helping America’s Service Station’s private equity owner sell 30 stores in Texas in 2002 to a strategic buyer. The first is Private Capital Markets by Rob Slee (John Wiley & Sons: 2011). And that’s all it took to become an investment banker.

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How2Exit

MAY 23, 2023

Richard grew up in the suburbs of New York City and went to college, later working for a boutique investment bank. This prompted Richard to apply to law school and he graduated from law school while working at the investment bank. Castle Placement specializes in raising private equity and debt capital for clients.

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Focus Investment Banking

JULY 31, 2023

This article focuses on how medical practices are valued by private equity-backed groups, and to an extent, health systems and other strategic acquirers. Physician practices are almost always valued on a multiple of EBITDA basis in transactions with private equity groups or similar buyers. We explore each in turn below.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 29, 2024

The term “Project Finance” at large banks refers to a group that operates like Debt Capital Markets or Leveraged Finance but for infrastructure rather than normal companies. However, many people also use the term more broadly to refer to equity, debt, and advisory for infrastructure assets. an equity IRR of 7% to 13%).

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Tyton Partners

JANUARY 18, 2024

Higher Education Transactions The Higher Education market continues to grapple with the reality of a declining enrollment forecast, decreasing value proposition due to the volume of job-specific courses and certifications available to students, and lessening degree requirements from many employers.

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Periculum Capital

MAY 14, 2024

based private equity investor that specializes in acquiring software businesses in partnership with top mid-career executives. Periculum is committed to achieving superior outcomes for its clients by delivering customized investment banking services that maximize value while still meeting clients’ individual goals and objectives.

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Focus Investment Banking

JULY 3, 2024

Written by Claire McDonnell IT-focused managed service providers (MSPs) appear to be an ideal investment pick for private credit lenders and private equity sponsors alike. A flurry of activity in this space, including recapitalizations and repricing, may be around the corner, market participants say.

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Peak Frameworks

OCTOBER 30, 2023

For example, Wells Fargo and Bank of America are giants in this space. Commercial Banks: These cater to businesses, providing loans, treasury, and cash management services. Investment Banks: Institutions like Goldman Sachs and J.P. The profit-making strategies differ across these banks.

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The Deal

JULY 18, 2023

“While a select few lenders have maintained their hold size parameters, the overwhelming majority of lenders have significantly reduced their check size in response to the drop off in redemptions and repayments in their portfolios,” said Joseph Weissglass , managing director at middle market investment bank Configure Partners LLC.

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Tyton Partners

APRIL 10, 2024

Excolere Equity Partners is a leading middle market private equity firm that leverages its deep sector experience and strategic and operational expertise to accelerate the growth and enhance the impact of companies in the Education and Human Capital sector.

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Focus Investment Banking

AUGUST 6, 2023

While measurement and reporting standards continue to evolve, every major developed capital market around the globe is focused on implementing some form of mandatory ESG reporting,” Grant Thornton said. The post Do middle-market businesses need an ESG strategy? appeared first on FOCUS Investment Banking LLC.

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Focus Investment Banking

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

I can easily see how at least 25 strategic buyers and maybe 25 private equity groups — half in Texas — might have signed non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to look at each business and we might have generated maybe seven solid offers for each, had we been hired. We use what are called confidential private auctions.

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Periculum Capital

MARCH 11, 2022

SHHS had spent the prior two years enabling its operations with the best technology tools, so Periculum positioned the company as a technology-enabled regional home-based care platform and contacted a large set of private equity and strategic buyers with a focus on this type of opportunity. appeared first on Periculum Capital.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

We can’t possibly cover them all in one article, so this one will focus on fundamental research at banks , primarily for investment-grade and high-yield bonds. Do something else in finance first , such as corporate banking , capital markets , or a credit rating agency role (any job with the “ Credit Analyst ” title works).

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How2Exit

JUNE 10, 2024

E221: Michael Mufson Discusses Investment Banking and Business Exit Strategies - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Michael Mufson is a seasoned investment banker with a distinguished career spanning over several decades. He began his career working for a U.S. Michael holds a CPA and an MBA from George Washington University.

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Focus Investment Banking

OCTOBER 6, 2023

They whisper in the ear of these owner clients that today is not a good time to be in the capital markets, with high interest rates and limited activity. Quite the contrary, this market has provided substantial opportunities for brands that could be categorized as “unicorns.”

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Peak Frameworks

JULY 20, 2023

It's the investment equivalent of not putting all your eggs in one basket. Capital Market Line This line is drawn tangent to the efficient frontier and represents the risk and return trade-off for an efficient portfolio. Understanding and leveraging MPT principles can help you make sound, strategic decisions.

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European Investment Bank

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

In 2024, the European Investment Bank (EIB) Groups new financing in Slovenia totalled 284 million. This figure includes 154 million from the EIB and 130 million from the European Investment Fund (EIF).

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Periculum Capital

MARCH 17, 2025

Drew joined Periculum in 2023 after spending the majority of his career in private equity and in executive positions with growth stage companies. Drew quickly established himself as a leader within the firm, serving as a client-facing deal lead and expanding Periculums market referral networks.

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Focus Investment Banking

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

From an improving M&A market to tech tools leveraging artificial intelligence (AI), key takeaways from RFDC include: Buyers are keen on franchise concepts Buyers, particularly private equity groups (PEGs) , remain focused on franchise concepts, a trend we expect to continue going into 2025.

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Focus Investment Banking

MARCH 27, 2025

According to Giorgio Andonian , Managing Director at FOCUS Investment Banking , preparation is key to achieving the best outcome. Business owners should start by evaluating their financial structure, understanding fair market rent, and optimizing operations before considering a sale. Im a tire guy through and through.

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