Focus Investment Banking

AUGUST 15, 2023

Washington, DC, (August 15, 2023) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture and corporate finance services, announced today that it has added two new managing directors, Mike McCraw and William R. Bill”) Snow.

Investment Banking 52

Investment Banking Bank Banking Management 52

Mergers and Inquisitions

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

As discussed in the distressed private equity article, there is no universal definition for a “distressed security” or a “distressed company.” The company has only $100 million of Cash and $150 million of Revolver availability, so it cannot repay the upcoming Secured Debt maturity. This one is more common for distressed PE firms.

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Debt Funds Investment Equities 103

Focus Investment Banking

APRIL 14, 2024

Selling majority ownership but not 100% to a PEG allows the owner to take significant funds off the table, while securing growth capital to invest in automation, operational enhancements, and further acquisitions. Jim Sowers is a Managing Director with more than 30 years of experience in investment banking and corporate finance.

M&A 52

M&A Food Private Equity Manufacturing 52

Growth Business

MARCH 1, 2024

Rob Baxter, head of corporate finance at KPMG, said: “Overall, the fundamentals that underpin the private equity market are still very much in place. Capital is available, valuations have started to normalise and the debt markets are still supportive – albeit with greater scrutiny and higher costs.

Private Equity 59

Private Equity Equities Investment Business 59

JD Supra: Mergers

MARCH 6, 2025

By: DLA Piper

Capital 165

Capital Capital Raising Corporate Finance Finance 165