Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 31, 2024

Food & Beverage sector experienced subdued dealmaking activity in 2023. Market-wide deal volume declined due to a scarcity of both buyers and sellers, coupled with fluctuating valuations amid prevailing economic uncertainties. The post Food & Beverage 4Q 2023 Report appeared first on FOCUS Investment Banking LLC.

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The Deal

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

On the latest episode of Behind the Buyouts, Investcorp SA head of North American private equity David Tayeh discusses the New York-based firm’s strategy around backing middle market businesses that cater to “needs versus wants.” and auto aftermarket company S&S Truck Parts LLC. in 2011.

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Focus Investment Banking

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

As the food service industry continues to attract strong investment activity, there are a number of opportunities available to owners considering buying, growing, or selling a restaurant or chain of restaurants. The EBITDA multiple method is what we see utilized almost exclusively in the lower middle market and what we discuss below.

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Focus Investment Banking

JULY 17, 2023

As economic headwinds continue to squeeze the food & beverage industry, business owners may feel inclined to hit pause on growth and maintain the status quo. However, owners that approach challenging market conditions as an opportunity to grow can reap the rewards, including increasing topline growth and margins.

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The Deal

JULY 18, 2023

But the asset class has also carried over its caution from the second half of last year amid economic uncertainty and a tighter fundraising environment. In the core middle market, which typically includes borrowers between $10 million and $50 million in Ebitda, median leverage multiple contracted by about 0.75

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 19, 2025

The broad divide is how economically sensitive each vertical is. Fragmented Industry In the 1980s and 1990s, there were far more mid-sized and independent companies in verticals like food retail, which gave PE firms more targets. We covered these points and the main verticals in the consumer retail investment banking article.

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