Focus Investment Banking

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The 6th annual Midwest M&A/Private Equity Forum sponsored by the Thomson Reuters Institute was held in early December in Columbus, Ohio, and for your humble correspondent, this was not only my second time as one of the participants, but my first time as a moderator of a panel! More on that later.

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Focus Investment Banking

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Whether due to new technologies supplanting the old, overhyped valuations crashing to earth, errors in judgement, or lack of business acumen, the tech world is rife with the rise and fall of companies and careers. The post Recap: 2023 West Coast M&A/Private Equity Forum appeared first on FOCUS Investment Banking LLC.

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How2Exit

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

He discusses the challenges and lessons he learned along the way, including the importance of communication during acquisitions and the value of corporate governance when working with private equity. rn Private healthcare practices in the UK are in high demand, with limited supply and a growing need for services.

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Software Equity Group

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Software Equity Group closely monitors M&A activity, historical trends, and insights from the investor and strategic buyer community to paint a more complete picture of what’s happening. Here’s a closer look at what the future looks like for the SaaS M&A market and its valuation multiples.

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The Harvard Law School Forum

MAY 3, 2023

Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes Are M&A Contract Clauses Value Relevant to Target and Bidder Shareholders? This post is based on their Wachtell Lipton memorandum. discussed on the Forum here ) by John C.

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Software Equity Group

MAY 7, 2024

But what are the key influences shaping valuation multiples in today’s M&A deals? As you contemplate your exit strategy, it becomes increasingly crucial to understand the external factors driving the valuation of your SaaS company. The Analytics and Data Management category was second in 2023, with 285 deals.

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Software Equity Group

MAY 8, 2024

But what are the key influences shaping valuation multiples in today’s M&A deals? As you contemplate your exit strategy, it becomes increasingly crucial to understand the external factors driving the valuation of your SaaS company. The Analytics and Data Management category was second in 2023, with 285 deals.

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 15, 2025

Whether you're preparing for a strategic exit or simply fielding inbound interest, acquirers will scrutinize your data governance posture with the same rigor they apply to financials or IP ownership. Well also explore how early preparation in these areas can materially impact valuation and deal certainty.

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InvestmentBank.com

OCTOBER 24, 2019

For the better part of the last decade, physician practices have seen a wave of consolidation by hospitals and private equity with 2018 being no exception [1]. In fact, acquisitions by hospitals and private equity in provider services broke records last year according to Bain & Co’s 2019 global healthcare report.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Corporate finance jobs at normal companies are bad … …if you’re using them to break into a deal-based field, such as investment banking , private equity , or venture capital , or as a “Plan B” if you interview around but do not get into one of these. Will the government raid our offices? What Are Corporate Finance Jobs?

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Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 10, 2025

I worked with the family business under the family’s ownership for three years and then with the private equity group who acquired and partnered with the family business as a platform for another three years. That valuation depending on how you look at it, boils down to 193% of sales or about 15 times EBITDA.

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OfficeHours

JULY 11, 2023

government currently generates about $400 million of annual revenue 2.45/.4 If you can really nail valuation questions but struggle with regulatory questions, make sure you can get all the valuation questions right to maximize your points there. It’s business that caters to the U.S. 4 = 6.125x Revenue, what was NTM?

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 15, 2025

If your product incorporates open-source components especially if youve fine-tuned or modified them its critical to understand the licensing implications and how they may affect your valuation, deal structure, or even deal viability. Create an Open Source Policy Buyers want to see that youve institutionalized OSS governance.

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How2Exit

MARCH 24, 2024

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Growth Business

JULY 17, 2024

Long-term Capital: Compared to some other sources, equity finance can often provide longer term support. Valuation and Negotiation: The valuation of the business and terms of equity investment are critical in negotiations to ensure fair terms for both parties. Government grants for UK businesses are always being updated.

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How2Exit

JULY 3, 2023

The speaker mentions that if the seller's main goal is to retire or spend more time with their family, a private equity firm may not be the right buyer. Private equity firms often require the seller to stay involved in the business for a certain period of time and may offer additional incentives to keep them engaged.

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Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 17, 2025

After college and a foray into investment banking, Strandberg joined the family business, and remained with it after it was acquired by a private equity group. That valuation, depending on how you look at it, boils down to 193% of sales, or about 15 times EBITDA. Strandberg talked more about private equity and the SBA.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

JANUARY 13, 2023

Read more about 2022 transactions New Defense & Government Updates Just Released CCA released the Q4 Government Contracting & Defense Industry Update , guiding readers through key themes and perspectives, market segment news, M&A activity, and more for the GovCon industry.

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Trout CPA: M&A

JANUARY 7, 2022

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. There was plenty of M&A activity, lots of “dry powder” with private equity firms, low interest rates, and a great time to sell or buy a business.

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Peak Frameworks

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Stakeholders encompass a broad range, including: Employees Customers Suppliers Local communities Government entities To illustrate, when Amazon decided to establish its second headquarters, HQ2, in Virginia and New York, stakeholders ranged from potential employees to local businesses and residents concerned about the impact on their communities.

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The Harvard Law School Forum

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Indeed, the markdown in EBITDA multiples will make many opportunities all the more compelling over the next six to 12 months, and acquisitions made during this period promise to deliver when valuations recover. more…).

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Focus Investment Banking

AUGUST 6, 2023

Conversely, companies that ignore or perform poorly in environmental, social, and governance criteria are more likely to be left behind. Required Regulation : To a greater degree, governments around the world are requiring companies to implement ESG standards. It can also engender government support.”

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Cooley M&A

OCTOBER 12, 2022

In the life sciences sector, some target companies now have an incentive to head off near-term financing gaps, while buyers have the ability to hunt targets with less competitive valuation pressure. There is also an exception here of management and key leadership fatigue.

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How2Exit

MARCH 19, 2023

This is known as the micro private equity space. This is why the government is doing everything in their power to make capital available to small business buyers. The government is also loaning up to 90% of the purchase price of the business, which is historically been 80%.

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Sica Fletcher

JUNE 20, 2024

The History of Private Equity in Insurance One of the primary forces differentiating the insurance M&A market in 2024 from those of decades past is the presence and dominance of private equity (PE) firms in the buyer space. for insurance agencies. for insurance agencies.

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Peak Frameworks

MAY 2, 2024

If you're interested in breaking into finance, check out our Private Equity Course and Investment Banking Course , which help thousands of candidates land top jobs every year. Valuation Techniques: Employing discounted cash flow (DCF) and comparative analysis to ascertain the target’s value.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 24, 2023

They have their investment thesis and valuation, and the earnings announcement is the event that unlocks value… …but this is not what “event-driven” means in most cases. But if we’re wrong, and the spin-off doesn’t happen or gets done at a lower valuation, the parent company’s share price would fall by only 10%.”

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Solganick & Co.

APRIL 24, 2024

Here are the highlights of the report: Transaction volume and valuation multiples for technology services companies has remained solid during the first quarter of 2024, continuing to exceed pre-pandemic levels in aggregate. of all transactions through YTD.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The bad news is that despite these positives, it’s still highly dependent on the government and overall macro conditions – despite claims to the contrary. Operating metrics and valuation multiples , especially for the assets and companies that are the most different (see below). What Do You Do as an Analyst or Associate?

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OfficeHours

JULY 18, 2023

The sudden and significant flee to safety pushed government yields to negative values, and the British pound dropped to its lowest value against the dollar since 1985. investment banking, private equity , VC, etc.) There’s nothing worse for the financial markets than shock waves and uncertainty. and how our process works.

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Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 18, 2024

And Navigant Consulting, a well-known publicly traded company, finished going private in 2019, after first selling its Disputes, Forensics and Legal Technology practice to Ankura in 2018, and then selling its remaining divisions to Guidehouse. It seems that the trend is to stay private. Contact Kelly at Kelly.Kittrell@focusbankers.com.

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Focus Investment Banking

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Lower margins, in many cases, make these businesses unattractive to all but a small handful of financial investors like private equity groups, who look to invest, build a company up and then often sell to a larger private equity group. First, the valuation you get can be very fair,” says Beard.

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Wall Street Mojo

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

At the same time, lower middle market private equity firms are more interested in this segment because of the variety of firms they get to seek across different sectors and industries. A combination of equity and debt financing allows the firm to convert equity interest if they default on the loan.

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Tyton Partners

APRIL 1, 2024

The franchise valuation landscape has also transformed significantly, fueled by exponential growth in sports broadcasting rights, gaming revenue, streaming, and over-the-top (OTT) services.

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Software Equity Group

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Over 75% of private equity investors and strategic buyers we surveyed placed revenue growth among the top three most crucial factors when looking at targets. It could mean supporting an industry considered to be essential, such as agriculture, healthcare, government, food and beverage, manufacturing, or life sciences.

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How2Exit

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

There are a number of organizations and programs that exist to support SMBs, including business associations, government agencies, and financial institutions. The DCF method requires the input of experienced professionals such as financial advisors and valuation experts in order to arrive at a fair and accurate valuation.

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Tyton Partners

JANUARY 18, 2024

Inflated fundraising valuations earned by many early-stage companies during 2021 prompted early exits from companies’ institutional backers in 2023 leading to an accelerated M&A timetable and opportunities for buyers to realize quick wins through buyer-friendly transactions.

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