Intrepid Banker Insights

JANUARY 22, 2025

DOWNLOAD PDF The post Market Moments That Matter | A Year of Resilience Ahead first appeared on Intrepid Investment Bankers and is written by Jonathan Zucker

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OCTOBER 30, 2023

Washington, DC, (October 30, 2023) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a leading national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, is honored to be named among the Top Lower Middle Market Investment Banks for the third quarter of 2023 by Axial.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2024

2023 was a bit of a slower year for middle market M&A, with deals taking far longer than what we’ve become accustomed to. Both the market and FOCUS demonstrated characteristic resilience, setting up a very robust 2024 for middle market M&A.”

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JULY 17, 2024

Finally, we can help you build powerful marketing materials for buyers and guide you through the exit process with our investment banking services. Download the article here. The post What Are Buyers Looking for in Lower Middle Market PCB, PCBA, EMS, Semiconductor and Advanced Manufacturing Companies?

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Focus Investment Banking

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Washington, DC, (October 28, 2024) – FOCUS Investment Banking, a leading middle-market investment bank, is proud to announce that Daniel Murphy has joined the firm as a Senior Advisor in its Automotive group. Download the Press Release here.

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Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 17, 2025

Washington, DC (January 17, 2024) FOCUS Investment Banking (FOCUS), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, announced today that Stillwater Technologies LLC (Stillwater) has been acquired by ReNEW Manufacturing Solutions (ReNEW).

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Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 21, 2025

Washington, DC (January 22, 2025) FOCUS Investment Banking , a premier middle market investment bank, is pleased to announce that Joe Tomarchio , a veteran automotive industry leader, has joined the firm as a Senior Advisor in its Automotive group.

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Focus Investment Banking

APRIL 30, 2024

1Q 2024 M&A Report : In the first quarter of 2024, middle market M&A transactions saw a surge in demand for specialized business services, ranging from due diligence to post-merger integration strategies. Download the full report here.

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Focus Investment Banking

JULY 17, 2024

2Q 2024 M&A Report : This quarter there was a noticeable increase in demand for specialized business services within middle market M&A transactions. This period also saw a rise in competition, with boutique consulting firms focusing on specific niches and providing innovative strategies to adapt to changing market conditions.

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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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Focus Investment Banking

AUGUST 20, 2024

While the persistent fog of market uncertainty among buyers – combined with higher interest rates and the threat of a recession – has resulted in flat deal multiples over the past several quarters, Q2 offered a bright spot. In the middle market, average purchase price multiples on completed deals in the second quarter reached 7.4x

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Focus Investment Banking

MAY 9, 2023

Yet M&A deal activity in the middle market remains fairly steady as investors have plenty of capital to invest and continue to concentrate on quality assets. DOWNLOAD THIS REPORT The post Business Services 1Q 2023 M&A Report appeared first on FOCUS Investment Banking LLC.

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Focus Investment Banking

MARCH 19, 2024

Washington, DC, (March 19, 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 technology services industry by Axial, the trusted deal platform serving the lower middle market.

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Focus Investment Banking

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Washington, DC, (October 2, 2023) – 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 consumer industry. For more information, visit www.focusbankers.com.

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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 Reference: [link] [link] DOWNLOAD ARTICLE HERE.

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Focus Investment Banking

DECEMBER 13, 2024

FOCUS Investment Bankings expertise in facilitating middle-market transactions ensured a smooth process for all parties, culminating in a deal that positions Les Schwab and Four States Tire & Service for continued success.

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Solganick & Co.

AUGUST 14, 2023

Strong balance sheets and available capital from both financial and strategic acquirers has helped support deal activity and valuations, particularly for companies in the middle market and lower middle market.

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Focus Investment Banking

OCTOBER 16, 2024

3Q 2024 M&A Report : Despite economic headwinds and market uncertainty, Q3 2024 showcased the resilience of the middle market, with deal activity thriving, particularly in the business services sector.Download the full report here. The post Business Services 3Q 2024 M&A Report appeared first on FOCUS.

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Focus Investment Banking

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Download this press release as a PDF The post FOCUS Investment Banking Represents SisTech Manufacturing in its Sale to LFM Capital appeared first on FOCUS Investment Banking LLC. These testimonials may not be representative of the experience of all clients; testimonials are not a guarantee of future performance or success.

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Solganick & Co.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

You can download the complete report here: Technology Services M&A Update – Feb 2023 Solganick & Co. Highlights of public valuation multiples include: The report covers public and private companies including public valuation tables for each subsector.

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Focus Investment Banking

JUNE 20, 2023

Download this press release as a PDF The post FOCUS Investment Banking Represents East Coast Retina, PA in its Sale to Retina Consultants of America appeared first on FOCUS Investment Banking LLC. RCA will be a great partner for East Coast Retina and will support many of its day-to-day business functions with an eye toward further growth.”

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Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 31, 2024

Market-wide deal volume declined due to a scarcity of both buyers and sellers, coupled with fluctuating valuations amid prevailing economic uncertainties. Encouragingly, the latter part of the year witnessed a positive shift, particularly in middle-market deals, where valuations averaged 7.5x

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Focus Investment Banking

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Washington, DC, (September 27, 2024) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, announced today that Dulles Eye Associates has joined ReFocus Eye Health as a supported practice.

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Focus Investment Banking

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Download this press release as a PDF The post FOCUS Investment Banking Represents Mid-Michigan ENT in its Partnership with Align ENT + Allergy appeared first on FOCUS. This partnership will allow our clients to continue growing their practice and we look forward to watching their continued success.”

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Focus Investment Banking

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Washington, DC, (September 12, 2024) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, announced today that Absolute Collision Center has been acquired by Classic Collision, LLC , a leading national multi-site collision repair operator.

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Successful Acquisitions

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

2024 State of the Market Survey Near the end of 2023, Capstone Strategic, Inc., Other reasons respondents stated for insomnia regarding their business were “Regulatory compliance” and “Market volatility.” To download the full report, please visit www.capstonestrategic.com/grow-with-knowledge/survey-2024/

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Focus Investment Banking

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Washington, DC, (October 19, 2023) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, announced today that Auto Body Innovations (ABI), with locations in Upper Marlboro and Owings, Maryland, has been acquired by Caliber Collision.

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Focus Investment Banking

JUNE 9, 2023

Download this press release as a PDF The post FOCUS Investment Banking Represents CES Industrial, LLC in its Sale to Chicago Switchboard, Inc. These testimonials may not be representative of the experience of all clients; testimonials are not a guarantee of future performance or success. appeared first on FOCUS Investment Banking LLC.

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Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 5, 2024

Download this press release as a PDF The post FOCUS Investment Banking Represents MasterStream in its Sale to Connectbase appeared first on FOCUS Investment Banking LLC. It was a pleasure to work with MasterStream on this transaction.”

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Focus Investment Banking

APRIL 17, 2024

However, FOCUS continues to see opportunities for middle market CSPs. Furthermore, it is often the middle market CSPs that point the direction for the future of the industry. FOCUS is proud of its commitment to the CSP sector and we are excited about the prospects for middle market companies in this space.

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Focus Investment Banking

MAY 31, 2024

Download this press release as a PDF The post FOCUS Investment Banking Represents CORE Industrial Partners in its Acquisition of National Manufacturing Co, Inc. We look forward to seeing PrecisionX, and its committed and talented management teams, thrive in partnership with the highly experienced investors and operators at CORE.”

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Focus Investment Banking

MAY 28, 2024

Download this press release as a PDF The result is extremely positive, and we couldn’t be happier for everyone involved.” These testimonials may not be representative of the experience of all clients; testimonials are not a guarantee of future performance or success.

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Focus Investment Banking

MARCH 13, 2024

FOCUS Investment Banking International offers an international M&A platform that provides sell-side, buy-side and capital raising services to lower middle-market companies across the U.S. The platform provides expertise in several major industries combined with in-depth local market intelligence. and Europe.

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Focus Investment Banking

JULY 20, 2023

Download this press release as a PDF The post FOCUS Investment Banking Represents CORE Industrial Partners in its Acquisition of Coining Manufacturing and Precision Machine Products appeared first on FOCUS Investment Banking LLC.

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Focus Investment Banking

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Washington, DC, (October 15, 2024) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, announced today that Accutron Inc. has been acquired by Foxhole Group , a private investment firm focused on the industrial sector.

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Focus Investment Banking

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Download this press release as a PDF The post FOCUS Investment Banking Represents CORE Industrial Partners in its Acquisition of MSK Precision Products, Inc. We look forward to watching their continued growth.” appeared first on FOCUS.

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Focus Investment Banking

MAY 16, 2024

Download this press release as a PDF 5000 fastest growing private company in America and leading IT managed service provider (“MSP”) for small and mid-sized businesses in the Southeast United States backed by LNC Partners (“LNC”) with $700 million of committed capital.

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