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.

Business 52

Business Retail Valuation Middle Market 52

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. If an issue surfaces, the seller can take time to correct the problem before going to market, or at least disclose it during due diligence. What is a Quality of Earnings?

Valuation 52

Valuation Financial Statement M&A Food 52

The M&A Lawyer

OCTOBER 26, 2015

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. He works out of the company’s Seattle office. But times are surely changing.

Private Equity 130

Private Equity Equities Valuation Management 130

Focus Investment Banking

DECEMBER 26, 2023

In particular, companies in the logistics space likely will enjoy an enhancer to valuation if they utilize cutting edge technology. Nevertheless, owners are still holding out for what they perceive as the higher valuations of the previous few years.

Private Equity 52

Private Equity M&A Equities Insurance 52

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. he grandees of Silicon Valley often view Mergers and Acquisitions through a different lens than much of the rest of the country.

Private Equity 52

Private Equity M&A Equities Mergers and Acquisitions 52

Focus Investment Banking

MAY 22, 2023

Below are some key things that business owners should consider when divesting their business: Valuation : Try to have a realistic idea of the value of your business. Indeed, depending on how the deal is structured, a lower total valuation may still leave more net cash in your pocket.

Business 52

Business M&A Sale Valuation 52

Focus Investment Banking

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Only someone from another geography might, but then, the tire manufacturer might have some sway into that outcome, as well. First, the valuation you get can be very fair,” says Beard. And by the way, this valuation is always negotiated. And the trustee will get in the middle of that decision.”

Debt 52

Debt Retail Private Equity Business 52

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? Note that not all “large” funds do industrial deals.

Private Equity 59

Private Equity Equities Middle Market Debt 59

Mergers and Inquisitions

AUGUST 16, 2023

As with PE in many other emerging/frontier markets, it’s more like growth equity than traditional roles at middle-market PE firms and mega-funds in the U.S. poor stock-market performance, slowing growth rates, and an aging population. This may change due to factors like the “decoupling” with the U.S.,

Private Equity 94

Private Equity Equities Recruitment Funds 94

Mergers and Inquisitions

APRIL 19, 2023

Valuation , such as the different multiples used for mining companies and the NAV model in place of the DCF (see below). As a result, they operate in more of a global market, with fewer regional disparities. A recent mining deal , especially if the bank you’re interviewing with advised on it.

Investment Banking 52

Investment Banking Banking Bank Investment 52