Focus Investment Banking

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

At this year’s West Coast M&A/Private Equity Forum, which took place on September 28th in East Palo Alto, those differences were on full display. 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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Focus Investment Banking

MAY 31, 2024

CORE previously acquired GEM Manufacturing, a manufacturer of precision deep drawn metal components, in February 2023, and Coining MFG, a specialist in progressive metal stamping, wire EDM and Swiss screw machining of high performance nickel alloys, in June 2023, to form PrecisionX. “We National”). appeared first on FOCUS.

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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. PMP”), a provider of specialty stamping and machining services.

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

AUGUST 7, 2024

NEW YORK and HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn.,

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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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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

JULY 31, 2023

LEXINGTON, Ky.

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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. Prior to joining TKO Miller, Jack was a private equity intern at Summit Group, where he assisted with the execution of multiple acquisitions in the lower-middle market.

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Benchmark International

JUNE 11, 2024

Tygra Industries, LLC, also known as Tri-Tex Cabinets, is a custom cabinetry manufacturer specializing in residential kitchen, bathroom, closet, office, and mud and laundry room installations. Founded in 1967 by the Dane family, Tri-Tex Cabinets was acquired by Tygra Industries, LLC in 2015.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

JULY 31, 2024

If you ever tire of the hype around tech, industrials private equity might be an ideal hiding spot. Morgan’s acquisition of Carnegie Steel in 1901 – was an industrials private equity deal. Table Of Contents Industrials Private Equity Defined What Has Drawn Private Equity Firms to Industrials Companies?

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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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M&A Leadership Council

JULY 22, 2023

Tony specializes in advising private equity and corporate investors on mergers and acquisitions, carve-outs, recapitalizations and divestitures. In addition to his Big4 experience, Tony also brings extensive middle-market experience to Bennett Thrasher, having served in three top 20 middle market CPA firms.

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Sun Acquisitions

JUNE 15, 2023

TOPS is an industry leader in the manufacturing of home, school, and office products and is based in Naperville, IL. TOPS is owned by private equity firm Atlas Holdings, which is based in Greenwich, CT. About Sun Acquisitions Sun Acquisitions is a Chicago based mergers and acquisitions firm.

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The Deal

JULY 18, 2023

“Every chip that’s manufactured to date before it goes into its end product has to be tested,” Kline Hill managing director Raudel Yanez said during The Deal’s Behind the Buyouts podcast. “[ElevATE is] a critical component in the semiconductor supply chain.”

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The Deal

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Given the size of the platform, Helmitin’s advisers are expected to market the business largely to strategics as an add-on, though sources said private equity firms with experience in adhesives and specialty chemicals will likely be invited to participate. For instance, Quad-C sold adhesives distributor Krayden Inc.,

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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. This work then led him to advising in private company mergers and acquisitions.

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Focus Investment Banking

JULY 28, 2023

Pivoting to Adjacent Categories One notable challenge faced by private equity platform companies is the struggle to find new assets for acquisition. The Parts & Accessories M&A Outlook is filled with promising prospects as the industry stabilizes and companies adapt to changing market dynamics.

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Focus Investment Banking

JULY 9, 2023

Motivations for Mavis: TBC's strategic shift marks a turning point in its business model, emphasizing its core strengths in distribution and tire manufacturing while leaving operational aspects to franchisees. For Mavis, the opposite is true; they doubled down on what has made them successful.

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Focus Investment Banking

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

At the same time, the tire industry is witnessing an increasing trend of private equity firms acquiring tire dealerships, which creates additional concerns about what happens with employees after a sale. One of the concerns that sellers often face is whether the new buyer will uphold their promise to take care of the employees.

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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. And the trustee will get in the middle of that decision.”

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Mergers and Inquisitions

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Technological Advances – Both solar panel and wind turbine costs have fallen over time due to manufacturing efficiencies, but they haven’t necessarily become more productive (i.e., The basic division here is between manufacturing , development , and service companies. You could add plenty of diversified companies (e.g.,

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Focus Investment Banking

MAY 22, 2023

Simply throwing out a desired figure doesn’t work in this game; private equity and strategic buyers will look under the hood and valuation will be driven by the company's historical financial performance, brand equity, investment required in the business, future growth expectations, and market conditions.

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Cooley M&A

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Since that post, the Delaware Chancery Court has had the opportunity to consider some preliminary issues relating to certain of those jeopardized transactions involving private equity-backed buyers. Specific Performance Claims in M&A Context Generally Require a Trial.

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Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 19, 2024

The automotive industry is experiencing a shift toward electric vehicles (EVs), led by substantial investments from major manufacturers and startup companies alike. Dealers are grappling with an oversupply of electric vehicles on their lots, highlighting the gap between market expectations and consumer readiness for EV adoption.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

APRIL 19, 2023

A few middle market and regional boutique names in the space include Canaccord Genuity, Maxit Capital, Cormark, Haywood Securities, and Eight Capital. Also, few private equity firms are dedicated to the sector because commodity prices are volatile, and mining companies are levered bets on commodity prices.

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