Software Equity Group

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Given geopolitical instability, high interest rates, and the perception that B2B SaaS valuation multiples are declining, it is no great surprise that many founders interested in pursuing a transaction are considering delaying a liquidity event. Continue reading to learn more about what is driving today’s B2B SaaS valuation multiples.

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Focus Investment Banking

AUGUST 2, 2023

It is important to note the increase in Private Equity participation in this market. We also provide commentary on current supply chain trends and document the ups and downs in public company valuations.

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Solganick & Co.

JANUARY 28, 2025

You can download the full report here: IT Solutions Providers Q4 2024 and 2025 Mergers Outlook The following summarizes the report: The IT Solutions Provider landscape continues its dynamic evolution, marked by a steady stream of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in Q4 2024 and the start of 2025.

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Software Equity Group

MARCH 13, 2023

For a more in-depth look at our research, download SEG’s Annual 2023 SaaS Report. While some public strategics backed off, they were more than made up for by private equity companies with plenty of dry powder and a healthy competitive environment. Strategic buyers are publicly traded or privately owned software companies.

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Solganick & Co.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

You can download the full report here: Solganick HCIT Q2 2022 M&A transactions have remained active in the healthcare IT sector in Q2 2022. is active in Healthcare IT M&A and has completed multiple transactions with private equity firms as well as strategic buyers and sellers. Consumer Health 3.7x Traditional Payers 0.7x

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Focus Investment Banking

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

In this final segment we examine the risks photonics companies run by not seriously considering exiting now when buyers are able and willing to pay premium prices and valuations. Frequently, acquisitions offer a better overall equity outcome than the “grow and sell later” strategy. DOWNLOAD THE FULL ARTICLE.

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Trout CPA: M&A

JANUARY 7, 2022

Download the PDF Version By W. Michael Wolfe, CPA/ABV, CVA, Valuation Services Partner at Trout CPA Pandemic Impact on M&A We can now appreciate the normalcy that existed at the end of 2019.

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Focus Investment Banking

MAY 10, 2024

During the same time, private equity firms started betting on the sector, particularly in specialty segments. And private equity firms saw untapped growth potential in food distribution, especially in the produce segment. Financial : Private equity groups seeking to acquire a company as an investment.

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Focus Investment Banking

JULY 16, 2024

Number of Transactions $ Value of Transactions in Millions ANNOUNCED TRANSACTIONS (4/1/24 – 6/30/24) M&A TRANSACTIONS WITH ANNOUNCED MULTIPLES (7/1/23 – 6/30/24) DOWNLOAD THE FULL REPORT HERE. There were no transactions with announced multiples this period.

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Focus Investment Banking

MARCH 28, 2024

Summary Private equity’s investments in ophthalmology are entering a new, more mature lifecycle phase. We also expect many platform recapitalizations once private equity groups and lenders become comfortable with the interest rate environment. For example, all affiliated practices are in the Southeastern US.

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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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Software Equity Group

JUNE 10, 2024

The “Rule of 40” in SaaS valuations is a rule of thumb used to assess a company’s financial health and growth potential. Read more to discover the components, characteristics, and safeguards of the Rule of 40, and understand its impact on your company’s valuation and exit multiple.

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Focus Investment Banking

APRIL 14, 2024

General Mills acquired private equity-backed TNT Crust, a frozen pizza supplier, for $253 million. Many private equity firms have acquired bakeries and are pursuing companies to add to their platforms. Download the article here. Bakery industry challenges remain, and the market is increasingly competitive.

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Software Equity Group

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

SaaS founders must stay attuned to the shifting preferences of private equity (PE) investors and strategic buyers. Our 2023 State of SaaS M&A: Buyers’ Perspectives Report unveils the evolving priorities of top software-focused private equity investors and strategic buyers amidst economic uncertainty.

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Focus Investment Banking

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Some deals have involved PEG-backed strategics, where private equity firms support strategic buyers in acquisitions, which are referred to below as Hybrid. Earlier reports indicated 15 billion euros as a ballpark valuation of the ice cream business. DOWNLOAD THE ARTICLE HERE. Who Are The Buyers in Dairy Products M&A?

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Software Equity Group

APRIL 24, 2024

However, private equity buyers have surged forward over the past two years, accounting for 54% in 2022 and 63% in 2023. For a deeper dive into current trends impacting the M&A climate, please download our 2024 State of Industrial / Manufacturing Software Report.

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Software Equity Group

AUGUST 20, 2024

Since its founding in 2012, the private-equity-backed company has made 69 investments. Interestingly, while PE-backed strategics saw a minor dip in activity, there was a corresponding increase in acquisitions by pure strategic buyers, including both private and public strategics.

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GillAgency

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Financial Role You will need to have very clean books, records and financials as well as a bullet-proof valuation of your business – the purchase price. Equity purchase Here you sell the equity of your business. It could be a 100% equity purchase or a minority or even a majority equity purchase.

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Solganick & Co.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Download the complete report here: Solganick Technology Services M&A Update Q3 2024 Here are the highlights: Transaction volume and valuation multiples for technology services companies has remained solid during the third quarter of 2024, continuing to exceed pre-pandemic levels in aggregate. of all transactions through YTD 2024.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

DECEMBER 18, 2024

While on-cycle PE recruiting keeps moving up, to the point where you must attend a target elementary school, middle school, and high school to be competitive, off-cycle private equity recruiting remains a viable option for everyone else. Off-Cycle Private Equity Recruiting, Part 1: Who Should Care? Europe and the U.K.

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Focus Investment Banking

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

They are categorized into strategic, private equity, technology, and logistics backed transactions. Private Equity Continues to Drive M&A In the second half of 2024 there were 92 private equity backed or direct investments that represents 59% of all second half transactions and a modest increase of 4% over the first half of 2024.

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Focus Investment Banking

APRIL 13, 2025

Below, Ill expand on the key points, delving deeper into the mechanics of ZIPS challenges and their broader implications for the car wash sector and private equity investing. This leads us back to ZIPS Car Wash, an early private equity-backed platform and the fifth-largest operator of express carwashes in the U.S.

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Focus Investment Banking

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

They are categorized into strategic, private equity, technology, and logistics backed transactions. Private Equity Continues to Drive M&A In the second half of 2024 there were 92 private equity backed or direct investments that represents 59% of all second half transactions and a modest increase of 4% over the first half of 2024.

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Focus Investment Banking

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Many shop owners had been contemplating selling because valuations remain at healthy levels, albeit off the 2021-22 peak, fed by the post-pandemic rebound and private equity’s desire to put their capital to work. Company valuations can change significantly even if the overall business grows, and we saw this in 2023.

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