Focus Investment Banking

JULY 20, 2023

CORE, a private equity firm focused on manufacturing, industrial technology, and industrial services, previously acquired GEM, a provider of precision deep-drawn metal components and mechanical assemblies, in February 2023.

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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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Focus Investment Banking

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The PrecisionX platform was formed in 2023 to provide specialty precision metal manufacturing capabilities for critical-use applications in growth-oriented end markets. The platform includes the acquisitions of GEM Manufacturing, Coining MFG, National Manufacturing Co. Ditron Inc. and now, MSK.

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Focus Investment Banking

JUNE 9, 2023

For over 20 years, CES has provided equipment installation primarily for process and packaging industries; it also manufactures custom control panels for original equipment manufacturers, integrators and end users.

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Cooley M&A

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

The decisions from the court on those preliminary matters, as well as the arguments raised by legal counsel, offer some valuable lessons for sellers considering sale transactions that require debt financing, and may motivate sellers to re-evaluate certain provisions and remedies that have become customary in those transactions.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

JULY 31, 2024

But the real question is this: If you accept an industrials private equity job, will you end up more like Andrew Carnegie or Henry Phipps, or will your career trajectory resemble a distressed tire manufacturing company that later declared bankruptcy? Note that not all “large” funds do industrial deals.

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Successful Acquisitions

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

” David Braun, Founder and CEO of Capstone “ As the leading mergers and acquisitions firm for the middle market, Capstone strives to be at the forefront in anticipating the strategic growth needs of clients. He holds a BS in Finance and an MBA, both from Pennsylvania State University.

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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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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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Successful Acquisitions

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

2024 State of the Market Survey Near the end of 2023, Capstone Strategic, Inc., 38% of the respondents were from the banking and financing industry. Other industries represented included: aerospace, agriculture, healthcare, information technology, manufacturing, and real estate.

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Focus Investment Banking

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

At PW he served clients in the media, transportation, construction, human benefits, IT, manufacturing and distribution, logistics and transportation, consumer packaging and products, healthcare and retail fields. I’ve worked in the healthcare sector, transportation, manufacturing and distribution, and retail, to name a few.

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Periculum Capital

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The Company is now a leading regional distributor and preferred partner for both commercial and residential clients who depend on AMW’s entrenched relationships with key industrial product manufacturers to deliver a comprehensive product offering in a timely fashion. Thanks to the entire Periculum team for bringing us to a successful closing!”

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Focus Investment Banking

MARCH 11, 2024

Today, 90% of Devenish sales are derived from its own manufactured products. Devenish North America comprises five manufacturing facilities, four of which are located in the US and one in Mexico. of South Korea. Devenish, founded in 1952 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, provides products and services to the global agricultural industry.

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The Deal

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Itochu has tapped KPMG Corporate Finance Inc. firm also was involved in the very early days of adhesives manufacturing platform Royal Adhesives & Sealants LLC, which it sold to Arsenal Capital Partners LP in 2010. Japanese conglomerate Itochu Corp. sources familiar with the matter said.

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Focus Investment Banking

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Washington, DC, (October 20, 2023) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture and corporate finance services, announced today that Bearing Distributors, Inc.

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Focus Investment Banking

AUGUST 21, 2023

Washington, DC, (August 21, 2023) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, announced today that Guaranty Chevrolet , a family-owned Chevrolet dealer in Junction City, Oregon, has been acquired by CFO Auto Group, Inc.

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Periculum Capital

MARCH 8, 2024

PrecisionPoint is a leader in two distinct market segments: (1) providing as-built documentation to architecture, engineering and construction companies and (2) providing reality capture and technology integration services for global manufacturing and distribution companies seeking to exploit digital twin technologies.

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Focus Investment Banking

JUNE 5, 2023

A high level of working capital also suggests that the company has a strong business model and is generating positive cash flow to finance future growth. With a lifetime spent in is family’s automotive business, he now advises and assists privately held middle market auto aftermarket companies with mergers and acquisitions.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

AUGUST 16, 2023

As with PE in many other emerging/frontier markets, it’s more like growth equity than traditional roles at middle-market PE firms and mega-funds in the U.S. poor stock-market performance, slowing growth rates, and an aging population. This may change due to factors like the “decoupling” with the U.S.,

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Periculum Capital

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

About Periculum Capital Company, LLC Periculum is a leading investment and merchant banking firm serving the corporate finance needs of middle market companies. To discuss any business or transaction matter, reach out to Chris, Sean or any member of the Periculum Capital Company team ( www.periculumcapital.com/team/ ).

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Focus Investment Banking

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Only someone from another geography might, but then, the tire manufacturer might have some sway into that outcome, as well. To learn more about the indicators of what makes a good ESOP, as well as the benefits and the pitfalls, I turned to Focus’ Corporate Finance Head, Bob Beard, who executes ESOPs on behalf of our clients.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Finally, many renewable energy debt deals take place within Project Finance teams at banks – but Project Finance and corporate finance are very different ! The same criteria as always apply: High grades, a good university or business school, previous finance internships, and a good amount of networking and interview prep.

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Focus Investment Banking

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Vertical Integration for Resilient Supply Chains Companies will continue to look to secure raw materials, manufacturing, and distribution assets through acquisitions. We expect strategic buyers to continue to secure raw materials, manufacturing, and distribution assets through acquisitions.

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Focus Investment Banking

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Vertical Integration for Resilient Supply Chains Companies will continue to look to secure raw materials, manufacturing, and distribution assets through acquisitions. We expect strategic buyers to continue to secure raw materials, manufacturing, and distribution assets through acquisitions.

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