SDR Ventures

AUGUST 24, 2022

Roundtable Overview During a recent virtual roundtable hosted by GF Data, SDR’s Scott Mitchell joined fellow M&A professionals to discuss the state of lower-middle market M&A and private capital markets. The roundtable consisted of 40+ professionals from the Rocky Mountain Region.

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Wall Street Mojo

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Lower Middle Market Definition The Lower Middle Market (LMM) is a segment formed by companies ranging from $5 million to $50 million in annual revenue. It forms the lower end of the economy’s middle market, mainly small and medium enterprises.

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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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Mergers and Inquisitions

JULY 31, 2024

If you ever tire of the hype around tech, industrials private equity might be an ideal hiding spot. Morgan’s acquisition of Carnegie Steel in 1901 – was an industrials private equity deal. Table Of Contents Industrials Private Equity Defined What Has Drawn Private Equity Firms to Industrials Companies?

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 15, 2024

Private equity value creation came on my radar a few years ago when I noticed something: Even though traditional PE deal roles were not doing well, “operational” or “value creation” teams still seemed to be recruiting. What Does the Private Equity Value Creation Team Do in Real Life?

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The Deal

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

middle market for expansion and will continue to evaluate acquisitions following a pair of high-profile deals in the past two years. market is to be in the top 10,” said Michal Katz, head of the investment and corporate banking unit at Mizuho Americas LLC. “We Capstone, too, has a penchant for middle market deals.

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Focus Investment Banking

JUNE 12, 2023

Thriving US Middle Market Fundraising and Resilient Private Equity Regarding Global M&A Private Equity Trends, looking at the positive news, the US middle-market fundraising landscape remained stable throughout 2022, with 156 funds closing at an aggregate value of $133.5

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GillAgency

AUGUST 30, 2023

When it comes to lower middle market businesses, a specific segment of the market emerges as the typical buyer. Private Equity Firms: One of the most common types of buyers for lower middle market businesses are private equity firms.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

OCTOBER 22, 2024

If you go out to market, your most likely buyer will be a private equity (PE) group. Low Capital-Expenditure Requirements Many of the highest growth areas of government contracting — including software and professional services — do not require significant capital investment.

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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.”

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Mergers and Inquisitions

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

When you hear the words “healthcare private equity,” two thoughts probably come to mind: Wait a minute, isn’t healthcare a risky/growth-oriented sector? In most of the world, healthcare is either government-run or a mixed public/private sector. Are there many private healthcare companies for PE firms to acquire?

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How2Exit

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

He has had the honor of serving as president and CEO of three national private equity-backed service companies over the past 21 years. The private equity world has changed drastically since Adam first started. Adam was recruited to join this industry and he was initially unfamiliar with the concept of private equity.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 17, 2023

Ever since the 2008 financial crisis, there has been massive hype about both private equity and technology. Over the past few decades, technology private equity has gone from “barely existing” to representing the largest single sector in PE by both deal value and deal count. Why Did PE Firms Start Buying Tech Companies?

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OfficeHours

JUNE 30, 2023

Are you preparing for upcoming private equity interviews? If so, understanding the mechanics of a leveraged buyout is paramount… Paper LBOs are an important part of any private equity interview. HBS Private Equity is ex-Bain Cap. Take the leap today!

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

APRIL 1, 2024

Corbion, a leading global ingredient solutions provider, and Kingswood Capital Management, LP (“Kingswood”), a middle-market private equity firm with significant experience in corporate carve-outs have completed the earlier announced sale of Corbion's emulsifiers business.

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TM Capital

JULY 17, 2024

Ashton Gillespie has joined TM Capital as a Vice President on the firm’s Financial Sponsor Coverage team in New York. We are excited about Ashton joining TM Capital as we continue to grow our sell-side business with private equity sponsors. Ashton graduated from Boston College’s Carroll School of Management with a B.S.

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How2Exit

JUNE 16, 2024

E223: The Acquisitions Pilot Project: A Solution For 1st Time Buyers to Buy Lower Markets and Sell A Roll-Up - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Roger Best is a seasoned professional with a diverse background spanning mechanical engineering, law, and private equity.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

JULY 3, 2024

When firms kicked off the on-cycle private equity recruiting process in June this year, before IB Analysts had even started their training , some people were shocked. based candidates in New York aiming for PE roles at mega-funds and upper-middle-market funds. interview and hire candidates ~1.5 – 2.0+

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The M&A Lawyer

OCTOBER 26, 2015

He and the Merit Harbor team work with middle-market business owners looking to grow, acquire or sell companies in the $10mm to $100mm valuation range. Earning returns from investments is harder than ever before, forcing private equity firms to prove that they have something to offer companies. Less is More.

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Focus Investment Banking

DECEMBER 26, 2023

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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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

AUGUST 18, 2023

We are excited to host a FORMER MENTEE of ours who will speak about his experience TODAY AT 12PM ET regarding how he transitioned from a student-athlete to Investment Banker to Private Equity Associate and now an Incoming MBA ! billion in aggregate committed capital. Is Private Equity Right for You?

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

JUNE 15, 2023

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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Focus Investment Banking

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

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. 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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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

JUNE 25, 2024

LOS ANGELES, June 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Transom Capital Group (“Transom”), an operations-focused middle market private equity firm, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Virginia Tile Company, LLC (“Virginia Tile”).

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

AUGUST 7, 2024

NEW YORK and HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn.,

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Benchmark International

JUNE 11, 2024

Benchmark is pleased to announce the transaction between Tygra Industries, LLC and Fugue Capital. The transaction represents a strategic expansion for Fugue Capital as they work to achieve scale through acquisitions. Since then, the company has experienced continued success and growth.

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Focus Investment Banking

AUGUST 6, 2023

Moreover, “a strong ESG proposition can enhance investment returns by allocating capital to more promising and more sustainable opportunities.” The post Do middle-market businesses need an ESG strategy? Required Regulation : To a greater degree, governments around the world are requiring companies to implement ESG standards.

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

MARCH 7, 2024

LEXINGTON, Ky.,

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Intrepid Banker Insights

JANUARY 26, 2023

Intrepid Investment Bankers Intrepid Expands Capital Advisory Group with Special Situations Veterans Lorie Beers and Kenneth Garnett Intrepid Investment Bankers today announced the expansion of the firm’s Capital Advisory Group and the establishment of its Special Situations practice.

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Focus Investment Banking

JUNE 21, 2024

Washington, DC, (June 21, 2024) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, has been recognized as a leading M&A advisor in the industrials sector.

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

JUNE 11, 2024

LEXINGTON, Ky.,

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Benchmark International

APRIL 19, 2023

The awards honor and celebrate brilliant, highly respected, and inspirational women from the United States deal communities, from boutique, middle-market firms to large-cap segments.

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OfficeHours

JUNE 22, 2023

Even PE associates are getting let go We’ve had dozens of laid off investment banking analysts and associates reach out to us for how to navigate a tough job market. More surprisingly, a handful of private equity associates have also reached out about being laid off or being put on performance plans in a tough market.

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Intrepid Banker Insights

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Intrepid Investment Bankers Intrepid Capital Advisory Update – A View From the Trenches Click here for the full report. Amidst public market volatility and economic uncertainty, private capital investment funds remain open for business, albeit with increased scrutiny and rigorous diligence on every deal.

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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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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

APRIL 8, 2024

Allstates WorldCargo”), a provider of worldwide logistics and transportation services, who is backed by Clarendon Capital, headquartered in Tysons Corner, VA. backed by Clarendon Capital appeared first on Chesapeake Corporate Advisors. QI Services, KI Services, and PCH Logistics were acquired by Allstates WorldCargo, Inc.

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