Focus Investment Banking

JUNE 5, 2024

With sales projected to pass a record-breaking $1 trillion this year, the outlook is cautiously optimistic for the restaurant industry in 2024. They almost always offer great food and consistently deliver value to their customers. Buyers want to see measurable increases in same-store sales growth.

Food 52

Food Sale M&A Economics 52

Focus Investment Banking

DECEMBER 4, 2023

When a business owner is pursuing a sale, there are many elements out of his or her control. When a seller conducts a Quality of Earnings analysis, the upfront investment, which is lower than the cost of an audit, can yield significant returns, including a higher valuation and a smoother transaction process. The result?

Valuation 52

Valuation Financial Statement M&A Food 52

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 methodology shared here is to help restaurant owners better understand how investors typically arrive at a valuation.

Private Equity 52

Private Equity Valuation Food Equities 52

Focus Investment Banking

APRIL 14, 2024

It’s no surprise that bakery is one of the food industry’s most dependable performers. As a staple food, it’s insulated from fluctuations in household incomes and business cycles compared to the broader food and beverage industry. The bakery category is also incredibly resilient. The $75 billion U.S.

M&A 52

M&A Food Private Equity Manufacturing 52

Software Equity Group

MARCH 26, 2024

Main Capital has made 215 total investments since its founding, with current assets under management (AUM) of $2.37B and an active portfolio of 47 firms, with a median valuation of $10.25M. Thoma Bravo maintains an active portfolio of 76 firms, with $134B in AUM and a $435M median valuation. The firm currently employs 31 professionals.

Private Equity 52

Private Equity Equities Investment Portfolio 52

Viking Mergers & Acquisitions

MAY 4, 2023

His interest in real estate and homebuilding then led him to a position in building materials and supplies sales for a Fortune 500 company, marketing to national builders throughout the West Florida region. I know a small business is more than just putting food on the table. And that’s important to me. It’s important to people.

Broker 52

Broker Mergers and Acquisitions Business Finance 52

Software Equity Group

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Strong revenue growth indicates good sales and marketing strategies as well as overall financial health, so consider this an important metric when there’s a chance of recession and you want to know where to focus your efforts. There are several ways to define this type of company.

Business 52

Business Investors M&A Profitability 52

Growth Business

AUGUST 22, 2023

This valuation is either achieved through an equity financing round or via financial performance indicators. In August 2021, ZEPZ raised $292m in a funding round which saw its valuation increase to $5bn. #7 Car selling platform Bio: Motorway uses live market data to provide an instant valuation of a car. What is unicorn status?

Insurance 52

Insurance Banking Bank IT 52

How2Exit

AUGUST 8, 2023

One specific real estate strategy that has gained popularity in recent years is the sale-leaseback arrangement. rn A sale-leaseback is a transaction where a business sells its owned real estate to a third party and then leases it back for a specified period. rn Secondly, sale-leasebacks enhance financial flexibility.

Sale 130

Sale Mergers and Acquisitions Business M&A 130

Software Equity Group

AUGUST 20, 2024

The software offers features for PLM, sales order management, sourcing and logistics, warehouse management, financial management, and business intelligence. SEG also advised Advantive’s purchase of Pepperi , a leading omnichannel B2B sales platform for wholesalers and distributors.

Investment 52

Investment Management Acquisitions Business 52

Peak Frameworks

JUNE 27, 2023

Apple has multiple revenue streams, including sales of hardware like iPhones and iPads, sales of services like iCloud and Apple Music, and revenue from its software ecosystem like App Store. Strategies for optimization could include refining pricing, adjusting sales strategies, or exploring new markets.

Business 52

Business Sale Investors Profitability 52

Growth Business

MARCH 1, 2024

After a period of approximately three to seven years the company would seek an exit, either in the form of a sale to another buyer or a public listing. Capital is available, valuations have started to normalise and the debt markets are still supportive – albeit with greater scrutiny and higher costs.

Private Equity 59

Private Equity Equities Investment Business 59