Focus Investment Banking

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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Focus Investment Banking

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. To assemble the list of top investment banks in North America, Axial reviewed the deal-making activities of over 800 investment banks and M&A advisory firms for the full 2023 calendar year.

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Focus Investment Banking

APRIL 26, 2024

Washington, DC, (April 26, 2024) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services is honored to be named among the Top 25 Lower Middle Market Investment Banks of Q1 2024 by Axial.

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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 38 in M&A. 38 in M&A. has its eye on the U.S.

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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. Have you been considering a sale, recapitalization, or financing to grow your business?

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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. For more information, visit www.focusbankers.com.

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Benchmark International

JULY 21, 2023

Correctly calculating adjusted EBITDA is essential in an M&A transaction, and all parties must be familiar with the adjustments. EBITDA is used to evaluate a company’s profitability of its core operations by removing items dependent on capital structure, such as interest,

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How2Exit

JULY 23, 2023

Their team is experienced in M&A, and they hire the best talent available. Education and training for both sellers and buyers are crucial in the market. Drawing from this podcast interview, we explore the key themes discussed and provide insights into the strategies and mindset required for successful M&A transactions.

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Focus Investment Banking

JUNE 19, 2023

Washington, DC, (June 19, 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 industrial industry.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

MAY 24, 2024

trillion in growth and buyout private equity (PE) dry powder has fueled a competitive, but crowded, M&A market for high-quality middle market businesses, even amidst inflationary pressures and elevated interest rates. As of May 2024, the influx of over $1.3

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TKO Miller

JUNE 21, 2023

. – TKO Miller, LLC, a middle-market investment banking firm based in Milwaukee, WI, announced three new additions to its team. These hires come amidst a wave of growth and activity in the mergers and acquisitions market and offers TKO Miller clients increased flexibility and service levels. "We Griffin Oleszczuk, J.D.,

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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

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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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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How2Exit

MAY 6, 2024

With a background that includes working at Goldman Sachs and building his expertise in finance and deals, Matt transitioned into entrepreneurship by purchasing his first IT service business shortly after college. The conversation aims to unravel the strategic nuances of deal-making from Matt's experience. I'm sure it's important.

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OfficeHours

AUGUST 18, 2023

As a former student-athlete (football) and a Bachelor’s Degree holder in Communication, Anthony’s journey into the world of finance began as an Investment Banking Analyst at UBS. Learn from top finance experts, build valuable skills. billion in aggregate committed capital. billion in aggregate committed capital.

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How2Exit

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Their team is experienced in M&A, and they hire the best talent available. He specializes in buying, selling, financing, and managing small and medium-sized businesses. Reconciled sets the standard for consistency and quality that you can count on. Reconciled sets the standard for consistency and quality that you can count on.

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Focus Investment Banking

JUNE 5, 2023

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) can be a great way for businesses to expand their operations, enter new markets, and increase profitability. In M&A, working capital is often a significant area of negotiation between the buyer and the seller. What Is Working Capital?

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Periculum Capital

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

About Periculum Capital Company, LLC Periculum is a leading investment and merchant banking firm serving the corporate finance needs of middle market companies. The firms primary services include M&A, capital markets, and restructuring advisory, as well as specialized merchant banking services.

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Intrepid Banker Insights

MAY 29, 2024

Hewetson to launch its Restaurant & Franchise Concepts M&A and capital advisory practice. brings nearly 20 years of M&A, operations, and financing experience within sectors including restaurants, fitness, grocery, health & wellness, automotive, and business and consumer services. “I The combination of J.B.’s

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Mergers and Inquisitions

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Bulge Bracket Bank Definition: The “bulge brackets” are the largest global banks that operate in all regions and offer all services – M&A, equity, debt, and others – to clients; they work on the biggest deals (usually $1 billion+) and have divisions for sales & trading , equity research , wealth management , corporate banking , and more.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

JANUARY 26, 2023

Knott brings a unique and creative perspective based on 20 years of experience in the middle market as both an investment banker and a private equity investor. His breadth of expertise includes leading buyouts, recapitalizations, acquisition financing, and growth capital mandates.

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OfficeHours

JULY 11, 2023

What’s the plan with said asset, add-ons, more M&A, economies of scale with current portfolio companies? What were your thoughts on the market today compared to maybe last year when you got a deal done? Are there still upsell opportunities in a market like this? IS THE IPO MARKET COMING BACK? Are you seeing US govt.

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Focus Investment Banking

JUNE 9, 2023

Washington, DC, (June 9, 2023) – FOCUS Investment Banking , a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, announced today that Bob Bicksler has joined FOCUS as a Senior Advisor who will focus primarily on the photonics industry.

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OfficeHours

OCTOBER 16, 2023

If you’re a ‘ new kid on the block ’ in the world of finance, you might have thought about what it’s really like to work on the Buyside and if all the excitement is true. People often say not to mess up an interview because it could affect your chances for more opportunities in the future. Take advantage of our October Promotion!

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M&A Leadership Council

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Kevin Roberts Senior Advisor, M&A Partners Kevin Roberts has over 25 years of experience growing middle-market sized businesses both as a principal investor and as a strategic advisor. in Finance and Economics with Honors, and he was later the recipient of an M.B.A.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

DECEMBER 20, 2023

By the time internship applications open in Year 2 of university – whether that’s in the middle or beginning (!) One (1) solid finance internship and one (1) student/leadership activity or two solid finance internships. Corporate finance roles at nearby companies. and ideally a bit higher. Wealth management.

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Focus Investment Banking

AUGUST 15, 2023

Washington, DC, (August 15, 2023) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture and corporate finance services, announced today that it has added two new managing directors, Mike McCraw and William R. Bill”) Snow.

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Solganick & Co.

MARCH 11, 2024

annouces the hiring of two new senior M&A professionals in Q1 2024 Alexei Sorokin, Managing Director David Johnson, Senior Vice President March 11, 2024 – Irvine, CA and Tampa, FL – We’re thrilled to announce the expansion of our team with the hiring of two experienced M&A professionals, Alexei Sorokin and David Johnson.

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Periculum Capital

JUNE 30, 2021

About Periculum Capital Company, LLC Periculum is a leading investment and merchant banking firm serving the corporate finance needs of middle market companies. The firm’s primary services include M&A, capital markets, and restructuring advisory, as well as specialized merchant banking services.

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Cooley M&A

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

In a May blog post we discussed several initial observations regarding the dozens of M&A transactions that were signed prior to March 2020 and that were in jeopardy as a result of COVID-19. In other words, the specific performance remedy is conditional, and neither buyer nor the sponsor can be forced to close without the debt financing.

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The Deal

AUGUST 9, 2023

Brent Hill , a Holland & Knight partner who leads the healthcare and life sciences group, attributed the firm’s deal flow mainly to its focus on the middle market and its deep expertise in sectors “that have a large volume of middle-market transactions.”

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OfficeHours

JULY 4, 2023

Going to keep today rather simple — we want to celebrate and kick off the second half of the year with a simple offer for the first 10 people that take advantage of the below — PE Platform Access for $225 OFF = $74 out of pocket for lifetime access Our flagship program has placed mentees into most major private equity firms since launching in 2020.

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Intrepid Banker Insights

JUNE 5, 2024

Intrepid’s Supply Chain & Logistics Group will offer M&A advisory and other capital markets support to middle-market companies offering transportation & logistics services and a diverse range of mission-critical supply chain solutions. He will be based in Intrepid’s Chicago office.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

MAY 6, 2024

Since joining the firm in 2017, Tim has proven instrumental to its continued growth and the exceptional service the area’s leading middle market companies have come to expect from CCA. in finance with a concentration in investments from the Perdue School of Business of Salisbury University and a M.B.A. Tim holds a B.S.

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Focus Investment Banking

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Washington, DC, (October 10, 2023) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture and corporate finance services, announced today that Paul Waters has joined the firm as Chief Business Development Officer. Merrill Lynch.

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Focus Investment Banking

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

FOCUS is a leading national M&A firm for the lower middle market. High interest rates continue to have a dampening effect on M&A values where significant third-party financing is used. Marginal M&A deals continue to have trouble gaining financing because of this and tougher credit approvals.

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