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MiddleGround Capital Acquires A.M. Castle & Co. Targeting Capital Raise for SPV

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

June 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MiddleGround Capital , an operationally focused private equity firm that makes control investments in middle market manufacturing B2B industrial and specialty distribution companies globally, today announced it has acquired A.M. LEXINGTON, Ky., Castle & Co.

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Recap: 2023 Midwest M&A/Private Equity Forum

Focus Investment Banking

The 6th annual Midwest M&A/Private Equity Forum sponsored by the Thomson Reuters Institute was held in early December in Columbus, Ohio, and for your humble correspondent, this was not only my second time as one of the participants, but my first time as a moderator of a panel! More on that later.

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Recap: 2023 West Coast M&A/Private Equity Forum

Focus Investment Banking

At this year’s West Coast M&A/Private Equity Forum, which took place on September 28th in East Palo Alto, those differences were on full display. But if ESG goals are not pursued, that might raise the ire of activists…and some board members. Damned if they do, damned if they don’t. Contact Bill at William.Snow@focusbankers.com.

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Capital Raise Blog Series - Vol 10 - What Is Venture Debt?

RKJ Partners

There is no question that in today's fundraising environment, capital efficiency is paramount. Making equity dollars last is particularly important since they come at a high price. Although the price is high, these precious equity dollars are often a critical factor in an emerging company's success.

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M&A Heats Up in the Bakery Market

Focus Investment Banking

These characteristics, coupled with bakery manufacturers’ ability to continually innovate and adapt to consumer trends, have attracted investors and boosted M&A activity in recent years. Many manufacturers, having operated for several decades, have exhausted their equipment and require significant investment to modernize systems.

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FOCUS Investment Banking Welcomes New Managing Directors, Expanding Southeast and Midwest Presence

Focus Investment Banking

McCraw has served as CFO/COO of a regional construction sub-contractor, CFO of a manufacturing company and Controller at two leading hospitals. 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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Lower Middle Market

Wall Street Mojo

At the same time, lower middle market private equity firms are more interested in this segment because of the variety of firms they get to seek across different sectors and industries. A combination of equity and debt financing allows the firm to convert equity interest if they default on the loan.