Sica Fletcher

MAY 13, 2024

Investors continue to be more selective when evaluating acquisition opportunities, with many well-funded buyers in the market still mindful of the high cost of capital. The Sica | Fletcher Index is the leading report on mergers and acquisitions within the insurance brokerage sector. Learn more at SicaFletcher.com.

Insurance 52

Insurance M&A Broker Mergers and Acquisitions 52

Sica Fletcher

AUGUST 5, 2024

Deal volume was comparable to this period last year, with investors maintaining a cautious approach in assessing acquisition opportunities and with numerous well-funded buyers mindful of the high cost of capital. The Sica | Fletcher Index is the leading report on mergers and acquisitions within the insurance brokerage sector.

M&A 52

M&A Broker Insurance Mergers and Acquisitions 52

Sica Fletcher

AUGUST 5, 2024

Deal volume was comparable to this period last year, with investors maintaining a cautious approach in assessing acquisition opportunities and with numerous well-funded buyers mindful of the high cost of capital. The Sica | Fletcher Index is the leading report on mergers and acquisitions within the insurance brokerage sector.

M&A 52

M&A Broker Insurance Mergers and Acquisitions 52

Solganick & Co.

DECEMBER 21, 2023

While overall deal volume dipped slightly compared to the record-breaking highs of 2022, falling by around 5%, the total value of transactions remained surprisingly resilient, hovering near the $400 billion mark, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence.

M&A 52

M&A Mergers and Acquisitions IT Investment Banking 52

Sica Fletcher

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The Sica | Fletcher Index stands as the leading report on mergers and acquisitions within the insurance brokerage sector. Private Equity-backed firms have dominated the space consistently for several years in terms of the number of transactions and represent over 89% of SF Index transactions during 2023.

Broker 52

Broker Insurance Mergers and Acquisitions S&P 52

Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 24, 2023

Part of the issue is that many different strategies fall within the “event-driven” category: merger arbitrage , activist investing , distressed investing, special situations, and more. Event-driven hedge funds differ from other funds because they rely on specific “hard catalysts,” such as acquisitions and divestitures.

Funds 64

Funds Investors Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers 64

Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 18, 2024

The S&P 500 has recently traded near 4800, close to its record at the end of 2021. In that environment, very few firms sought IPOs, and there was a major slowdown in overall exits, whether private or public. So, is a public offering even a consideration for some of the large, privately held consulting companies?

IPO 52

IPO Consulting Corporate Finance Professional Services 52

Sica Fletcher

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The Sica | Fletcher Broker Buyer Index stands as the leading report on mergers and acquisitions within the insurance brokerage sector. Private Equity-backed firms have dominated the space consistently for several years in terms of the number of transactions and represent over 89% of SF Index transactions during YTD September 2023.

Broker 40

Broker M&A Insurance Mergers and Acquisitions 40

Mergers and Inquisitions

APRIL 19, 2023

Metals & Mining Investment Banking Definition: In metals & mining investment banking, professionals advise companies that find, produce, and distribute base metals, bulk commodities, and precious metals on debt and equity issuances and mergers and acquisitions. Most of the differences emerge on the mining side.

Investment Banking 52

Investment Banking Banking Bank Investment 52

Software Equity Group

JANUARY 8, 2024

By enabling them to understand trends, set realistic goals, and measure their performance against their competitors, benchmarking can support leaders in charting a successful SaaS growth strategy and scaling their businesses, ultimately helping them prepare for future mergers and acquisitions.

Management 52

Management Stock Mergers and Acquisitions Business 52

Software Equity Group

JANUARY 8, 2024

By enabling them to understand trends, set realistic goals, and measure their performance against their competitors, benchmarking can support leaders in charting a successful SaaS growth strategy and scaling their businesses, ultimately helping them prepare for future mergers and acquisitions.

Business 52

Business Management Stock Mergers and Acquisitions 52

Mergers and Inquisitions

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Q: Why not private equity, growth equity, hedge funds, or entrepreneurship? M&A activity is also down significantly, and higher interest rates, inflation, and more antitrust enforcement are making many companies think twice about acquisitions. Q: Which markets are the most attractive to you?

Capital 59

Capital Valuation Investment Portfolio 59

Mergers and Inquisitions

APRIL 10, 2024

Amidst the miserable deal environment of the past few years, there has been one bright spot: sports private equity. Over two-thirds of NBA teams have a private equity connection or investment , and all major U.S. Table Of Contents Sports Private Equity Defined Why Did Private Equity Suddenly “Get Interested” in Sports?

Private Equity 103

Private Equity Equities Funds Entertainment 103

Mergers and Inquisitions

DECEMBER 4, 2024

But this started changing in the 2010s and early 2020s as team values skyrocketed and billionaires, sovereign wealth funds , and sports private equity firms all jumped into the sector. Regulations – Does the league allow private equity or other financial sponsor ownership? What is Sports Investment Banking?

Investment Banking 105

Investment Banking Banking Bank Investment 105

The Deal

AUGUST 15, 2023

’s Competition and Markets Authority continued review of its Activision Blizzard Inc. ATVI) acquisition, gaming M&A will likely jump to the next level. “Sony is probably the most likely company to go looking for a big publisher,” Neil Barbour of S&P Global Inc. If Microsoft Corp.

S&P 52

S&P Bulge Bracket Entertainment Mergers and Acquisitions 52

Cooley M&A

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

2023’s much-discussed downturn in mergers & acquisitions – with global M&A volume and value down 6% and 17%, respectively, from 2022 – was largely driven by the slowdown in the tech sector, with global tech M&A volumes down 51% year over year, while other sectors saw marked increases. [1] billion leading the pack.

M&A 59

M&A Mergers and Acquisitions Private Equity Equities 59

Cooley M&A

JANUARY 20, 2022

While 2020’s M&A landscape was characterized by whiplash volatility from choppy deal activity in the first half of the year to a surge in volume in the second half, that momentum accelerated in 2021, with no signs of slowing down heading into 2022. General trends in life sciences M&A. DeSPAC transactions also hit an all?time

M&A 40

M&A Mergers and Acquisitions Pharmaceutical Mergers 40

Beyond M&A

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

I could list all the reasons why Tech DD should be non-negotiablecybersecurity risks, post-acquisition vulnerabilities, and the fact that new deals are fresh targets. If technology provides visible value on the P&L. But in case, here’s a great list from Firmex on Due Diligence Disasters. Not on me, not on investors.

Investors 130

Investors Private Equity Collaboration IT 130

Focus Investment Banking

MARCH 27, 2025

Selling a Repair Shop for Maximum Profit With Giorgio Andonian The tire and auto repair industry is experiencing a wave of consolidation as shop owners consider mergers, acquisitions, and succession planning. S Corp as an asset sale. Im a tire guy through and through. Weve talked about that. Are you going to sell?

Profitability 52

Profitability Private Equity IT Mergers and Acquisitions 52