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 Capstone, too, has a penchant for middle market deals.

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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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GillAgency

AUGUST 30, 2023

When it comes to lower middle market businesses, a specific segment of the market emerges as the typical buyer. Private Equity Firms: One of the most common types of buyers for lower middle market businesses are private equity firms.

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Focus Investment Banking

JULY 25, 2024

Washington, DC, (July 25, 2024) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services is honored to again be named among the Top 25 Lower Middle Market Investment Banks of Q2 2024 by Axial.

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Sun Acquisitions

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

CHICAGO, IL – February 23, 2023 — Sun Acquisitions, a Chicago-based mergers and acquisitions firm, has been recognized as a Top 20 Advisor, Lower Middle Market by Axial Network, Inc. (“Axial”). “With over 20 years of experience, we have successfully completed over 450 transactions.

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OfficeHours

JUNE 2, 2023

More specifically, Blackstone has been chipping away at a lot of companies in the software industry, such as Cvent, which is the event and work-from-home management. GTCR: Moving to the Windy City, GTCR is one of the most well-known and established middle-market private equity funds in the world. Best of luck!

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The CCA investment banking team on this transaction included Managing Director Charlie Maskell and Managing Director Tim Brasel who focused on client management, deal strategy, and deal negotiations. Vice President Katie Kieran led day-to-day deal execution and client management.

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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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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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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. We are excited to have Griffin, Noah, and Jack as colleagues in delivering the unparalleled advisory services of TKO Miller," said Tammie Miller, Managing Director. "We MILWAUKEE, WI. – Noah holds a B.B.A

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Benchmark International

JANUARY 18, 2024

Benchmark International, a leading global M&A advisor to the middle market, proudly announces the successful management buyout of United Wholesale Supply, Inc., a prominent provider of cabinets and appliances in the Puget Sound region.

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Trout CPA: M&A

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Written by Andrew Rice, CPA, CVA , Managing Director of Trout CPA’s Transaction Advisory Services.

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Benchmark International

AUGUST 11, 2023

An escrow account is a financial account managed by a third party, such as a bank or an attorney, and is used to hold funds or assets until specific conditions are met.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

MAY 6, 2024

Baltimore, MD, May 7, 2024 – Chesapeake Corporate Advisors (CCA), a boutique investment banking and corporate advisory firm in the Mid-Atlantic region, announced that Timothy Brasel has been named a Managing Director in the firm’s investment banking group. His track record of advising on more than 40 closed transactions totaling over $1.5

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

APRIL 1, 2024

Corbion, a leading global ingredient solutions provider, and Kingswood Capital Management, LP (“Kingswood”), a middle-market private equity firm with significant experience in corporate carve-outs have completed the earlier announced sale of Corbion's emulsifiers business.

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Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 17, 2025

Washington, DC (January 17, 2024) FOCUS Investment Banking (FOCUS), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, announced today that Stillwater Technologies LLC (Stillwater) has been acquired by ReNEW Manufacturing Solutions (ReNEW).

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Focus Investment Banking

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Washington, DC, (October 30, 2024) – FOCUS Investment Banking, a leading middle-market investment bank, is pleased to announce that Colin May has joined the firm as a Managing Director in its Automotive Group. Download the Press Release here.

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Successful Acquisitions

APRIL 4, 2024

Capstone’s Abigail Iaconis Earns MMP Certification Capstone Strategic is pleased to announce that Senior Analyst Abigail Iaconis has received her certification as a Middle-Market Professional (MMP) from the Association for Corporate Growth.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

JANUARY 26, 2023

Baltimore, MD, JANUARY 26, 2023 —Chesapeake Corporate Advisors (CCA) is pleased to announce that Stuart Knott has joined the firm as a Managing Director. 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.

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Focus Investment Banking

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Washington, DC, (September 16, 2024) – FOCUS Investment Banking , a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, would like to congratulate Cole Strandberg on his promotion to Managing Director within its Automotive Aftermarket group.

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Sun Acquisitions

AUGUST 2, 2022

Sun Acquisitions is pleased to announce the closing of three Buy-Side campaigns in the last two months including an industrial pumps distributor, specialty electronics distributor, and a waste management firm. Larry Sanderman, Managing Director, led all these Buy-Side campaigns which produced numerous leads for our clients.

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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

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Washington, DC, (October 28, 2024) – FOCUS Investment Banking, a leading middle-market investment bank, is proud to announce that Daniel Murphy has joined the firm as a Senior Advisor in its Automotive group. We are thrilled to have Dan Murphy on board as a Senior Advisor,” said Rick Thomas, CEO of FOCUS Investment Banking.

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Intrepid Banker Insights

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Intrepid Investment Bankers Intrepid Expands its Consumer Practice with Dominic Rispoli Joining to Lead its Lifestyle Brands Practice Intrepid Investment Bankers announced it hired Dominic Rispoli as Managing Director and Head of Lifestyle Brands. Dominic will be based in Intrepids New York office.

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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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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Establishes European presence and will add approximately $1 billion in fee-paying assets under management Expands P10’s global client base by over 1,300.

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The M&A Lawyer

OCTOBER 26, 2015

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. In fact, 90% of the buyouts GF Data tracks included a post-management solution or continuity in 2015, much higher than in previous years. Less is More.

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Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 21, 2025

Washington, DC (January 22, 2025) FOCUS Investment Banking , a premier middle market investment bank, is pleased to announce that Joe Tomarchio , a veteran automotive industry leader, has joined the firm as a Senior Advisor in its Automotive group.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Stuart Knott, who led the deal team for CCA , added, “AMA has long been recognized as a leading environmental lab in the Mid-Atlantic market. We were thrilled to advise ownership in executing a sale process, which ultimately led to the ideal partner for the management team and staff.

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How2Exit

OCTOBER 14, 2024

E248: Setting Yourself Up for Success: Essential Steps, Tips, and Strategies for a Profitable Exit - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Kip Wallen is a seasoned M&A attorney with over a decade of experience in live mergers and acquisitions deals, primarily within the lower middle market, involving transactions up to $50 million.

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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. rn rn rn Practical involvement and willingness to operate the acquired business, at least initially, can lead to better management hires and long-term success.

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Sun Acquisitions

APRIL 28, 2022

He has also owned a technology services firm that provides managed IT services and cybersecurity. Domenic Rinaldi, Managing Partner of Sun Acquisitions, stated, “Mike is a welcome addition to our team with his extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions.

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The Deal

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Though business development companies are performing well in 2023 relative to the prior two years, mergers among companies with shared managers that help reduce costs amid historic underperformance are still on the table. Over the past few years, large asset managers such as BlackRock Inc. Bundling BDC Fees On Oct.

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Focus Investment Banking

APRIL 1, 2024

FOCUS represented CMI Management throughout this transaction process. Founded in 1986 by husband and wife, Abe and Azzi Abraham, CMI is an award-winning provider of turn-key facilities management services to Federal agencies including highly sought-after clients such as the U.S.

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Sun Acquisitions

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Larry Sanderman, Managing Director of Sun Acquisitions, led this successful Buy-Side engagement for RTS, which generated Elytus as one of many proprietary deal flow opportunities. is pioneering a better way to manage waste and recycling (www.rts.com). About Recycle Track Systems, Inc. Recycle Track Systems, Inc.

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OfficeHours

JUNE 22, 2023

You can get into a proper upper-middle-market PE shop quite nicely from management consulting and investment banking alike. The Officehours Guide To Private Equity Part 4: Megafund Vs. Middle Market Private Equity Discover the world of Middle Market Private Equity with expert insights and guidance.

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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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