Focus Investment Banking

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Its counter-intuitive as a manufacturing business owner, youd love to land the major contract, the exclusive deal, the one big order with one name-brand customer that can anchor your operations for months or even years to come. a Wisconsin-based precision contract manufacturer specializing in high-quality machine components.

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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. in Finance, Summa Cum Laude, as well as a Certificate in Investment Management, both from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. MILWAUKEE, WI. – Griffin Oleszczuk, J.D., Griffin holds an M.B.A.

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Mergers and Acquisitions Middle Market Acquisition Advisories Advisory 99

OfficeHours

JUNE 13, 2023

Job Creation and Economic Growth: Private equity firms in New York City contribute to job creation and economic growth through their investment activities. These firms typically invest in companies across a variety of sectors, including, but not limited to, technology, healthcare, manufacturing, and consumer goods.

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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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OfficeHours

JUNE 6, 2023

Job Creation and Economic Growth: Private equity firms in New York City contribute to job creation and economic growth through their investment activities. These firms typically invest in companies across a variety of sectors, including, but not limited to, technology, healthcare, manufacturing, and consumer goods.

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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. appeared first on FOCUS.

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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. appeared first on FOCUS Investment Banking LLC.

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The M&A Lawyer

OCTOBER 26, 2015

The following is a guest post from Nate Nead, an investment banking Director at Merit Harbor Group, LLC. Nate’s practice focuses on software, technology, energy and manufacturing. He and the Merit Harbor team work with middle-market business owners looking to grow, acquire or sell companies in the $10mm to $100mm valuation range.

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Private Equity Equities Valuation Management 130

Focus Investment Banking

APRIL 18, 2025

Washington, DC (April 8, 2024) FOCUS Investment Banking (FOCUS), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, announced that Accutrol, LLC (Accutrol) has been acquired TASI Measurment , a global supplier of industrial measurement and monitoring solutions.

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

JULY 31, 2023

LEXINGTON, Ky.

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How2Exit

MAY 6, 2024

He focuses on lower-middle market acquisitions, predominantly involving blue-collar, value-oriented, and baby boomer-owned businesses. Matt's portfolio is diverse, including companies that manufacture sinks, pallet racking, and a stint in IT and software businesses, demonstrating his value-driven, long-term investment approach.

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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. FOCUS represented Accutron in this transaction.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

JANUARY 15, 2025

In addition, CCAs investment banking team included Director Katie Kieran who focused on day-to-day execution and Senior Analyst Miles Gally who provided financial modeling and deal execution support. Encore Fire Protection Encore started in 1983 and offers full-service fire protection services to businesses from Northern Maine to Virginia.

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Corporation Investment Banking Education Advisory 52

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

AUGUST 7, 2024

NEW YORK and HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn.,

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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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Mergers and Inquisitions

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

If there is one sector that has attracted even more hype than technology and TMT , it might just be renewable energy investment banking. But before jumping into the overall advantages and disadvantages, let’s start with the verticals and how banks are set up: Table Of Contents What is Renewable Energy Investment Banking?

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

JUNE 15, 2023

June 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MiddleGround Capital , an operationally focused private equity firm that makes control investments in middle market manufacturing B2B industrial and specialty distribution companies globally, today announced it has acquired A.M. LEXINGTON, Ky., Castle & Co.

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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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The Deal

JULY 18, 2023

In its latest continuation vehicle, Kline Hill Partners invested alongside Presidio Investors LLC in semiconductor testing company ElevATE Semiconductor Inc. Kline Hill’s investment in ElevATE highlights another trend: growth of continuation funds. “[ElevATE is] a critical component in the semiconductor supply chain.”

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Intrepid Banker Insights

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Intrepid Investment Bankers Intrepid elevates Brian Levin to Co-Head of its Food, Beverage & Agriculture practice and hires Gavin Daniels as Managing Director Intrepid Investment Bankers announced today the expansion of its Food, Beverage & Agriculture (FBA) team.

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Food Management Middle Market IT 52

Focus Investment Banking

APRIL 26, 2024

FOCUS is a national middle market investment banking firm with offices in major cities across the United States. We would be happy to schedule a call to give you our perspective on the current M&A market in your industry.

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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? The “industrials” sector is so broad that it’s tricky to pinpoint what firms do.

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Focus Investment Banking

JULY 28, 2023

However, activity decelerated significantly during the latter half of the year, with larger deals experiencing a more pronounced decline compared to middle-market activity. However, this approach has dampened growth compared to pre-pandemic levels, as industry players prioritize quality over quantity in their investment decisions.

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Focus Investment Banking

JUNE 25, 2023

Three years ago, I made a stab at ranking the various business segments that I typically run into when representing tire dealers in the lower-middle market. The chart accompanying this column represents my view of the relative market value of the different segments that you’ll see in the lower-middle market in privately held U.S.

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Focus Investment Banking

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

His work includes business sales and capital raises for middle-market companies as well as buy-side services for acquirers seeking middle-market companies. The post Recap: 2023 West Coast M&A/Private Equity Forum appeared first on FOCUS Investment Banking LLC. Damned if they do, damned if they don’t.

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Focus Investment Banking

JULY 9, 2023

Prior to its decision to divest, I make the assumption that TBC's management engaged investment banks to assess the value of their assets and assist in providing strategic options moving forward. Mavis Tire has experienced significant growth, attracting investments due to its proven ability to scale.

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Focus Investment Banking

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Stable Cash Flow: Tire dealerships often generate stable cash flow, making them attractive investment targets for PE firms that prioritize predictable returns. Giorgio Andonian is a Managing Director in FOCUS Investment Banking’s Auto Aftermarket Group. Selling a business involves more than just signing a deal.

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Focus Investment Banking

APRIL 17, 2024

However, FOCUS continues to see opportunities for middle market CSPs. Furthermore, it is often the middle market CSPs that point the direction for the future of the industry. FOCUS is proud of its commitment to the CSP sector and we are excited about the prospects for middle market companies in this space.

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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.

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Sale Management IT Advisory 52

Mergers and Inquisitions

APRIL 19, 2023

Metals & mining investment banking used to be a “sleepy” group. But let’s forget about the children temporarily and focus on the verticals, the drivers, deal examples, and the exit opportunities if you escape from the underground mines: What Is Metals & Mining Investment Banking?

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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. Manufacturers are left struggling with unevenly balanced supply and demand. In addition, inflation has driven up the costs of raw materials, which is a complication for many suppliers and manufacturers.

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Focus Investment Banking

DECEMBER 4, 2023

However, in the lower middle market (company value from $10mm-$250mm), most business owners do not get an audit prepared because of cost. With knowledge of such errors, a seller’s CPA and Investment Banker can be in front of potential issues that a buyer may raise. That is where a Quality of Earnings report comes into play.

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Focus Investment Banking

DECEMBER 26, 2023

(“Bill”) Snow, a FOCUS Managing Director, is an experienced M&A professional with over 30 years of professional experience, including almost two decades as an investment banker. His work includes business sales and capital raises for middle-market companies as well as buy-side services for acquirers seeking middle-market companies.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

AUGUST 16, 2023

As with investment banking in Hong Kong , I can summarize private equity in China in one sentence: “If you’re not Chinese, don’t even think about it, and even if you are Chinese, it’s best if you have great connections within the CCP and want to stay in China long-term.” This may change due to factors like the “decoupling” with the U.S.,

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