Focus Investment Banking

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The tire industry has experienced a surge in interest from private equity firms seeking to acquire tire dealerships. Several factors contribute to this phenomenon: Profit Potential: Private equity firms are attracted to the tire industry due to its resilience and steady profitability.

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Focus Investment Banking

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The 6th annual Midwest M&A/Private Equity Forum sponsored by the Thomson Reuters Institute was held in early December in Columbus, Ohio, and for your humble correspondent, this was not only my second time as one of the participants, but my first time as a moderator of a panel! More on that later.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

OCTOBER 22, 2024

If you go out to market, your most likely buyer will be a private equity (PE) group. That makes lower middle-market government contractors desirable targets, assuming they meet all the criteria a PE group considers important.

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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

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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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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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

AUGUST 16, 2024

Private equity (PE) firms are investing in middle market businesses at a healthy pace despite a high interest rate environment that makes it more costly to finance deals. First, Some PE Fundamentals PE investment in the middle market is defined by a fairly common set of criteria.

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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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Focus Investment Banking

AUGUST 6, 2023

According to Grant Thornton, one of the largest accounting firms in U.S, “ESG credentials are no longer merely a ‘nice to have’: they are a must have for much of the mid-market.” Companies that can demonstrate strong ESG programs are more likely to command greater valuations when it comes to a sale.

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How2Exit

OCTOBER 26, 2024

With a rich background in private equity, mergers and acquisitions, Branden has honed his expertise by working with various sectors including healthcare and real estate development. This can have existential repercussions when transitioning away from these roles, such as during the sale of a business.

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IBG

APRIL 25, 2024

After a disappointing 2023 in middle-market M&A, both the U.S. economy and the market for closely held companies are off to good starts in 2024. The combination of pent-up demand, banks getting back in the lending game, and general confidence in the market is sparking a surge in deal activity.” The post TIME TO SELL?

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Periculum Capital

MAY 14, 2024

based private equity investor that specializes in acquiring software businesses in partnership with top mid-career executives. About Periculum Capital Company, LLC Periculum is a leading investment and merchant banking firm serving the corporate finance needs of middle market companies.

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Focus Investment Banking

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

They are among the most active advisors to medical professionals in transactions with private equity-backed organizations. “We Parallel ENT & Allergy is backed by Trinity Hunt Partners , a growth-oriented private equity firm with deep healthcare experience. “We who serves as Michigan ENT’s managing partner.

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Tyton Partners

JANUARY 18, 2024

Generative AI can potentially revolutionize this market segment, impacting everything from measuring training effectiveness and developing job-specific content to tracking personalized performance and behavior analysis. This technology is still in the early innings though, as there are currently few scalable opportunities ripe for investment.

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Sun Acquisitions

JUNE 15, 2023

TOPS is owned by private equity firm Atlas Holdings, which is based in Greenwich, CT. We work with clients that are interested in the confidential sale, acquisition, or valuation of privately held middle market and main street companies.

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How2Exit

OCTOBER 2, 2023

David wisely notes that these multiples are specific to the Main Street segment, and he distinguishes this from the lower Middle Market segment, where multiples can range from 3.2x Reconciled sets the standard for consistency and quality that you can count on. David does not discuss individual stocks or mutual funds.

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Periculum Capital

MARCH 11, 2022

SHHS” “Company”), a leading home healthcare service provider, in its sale to Fortis Home Health and Hospice, LLC (“Fortis”), a portfolio company of Grant Avenue Capital, LLC (“Grant Avenue”). The firm’s primary services include M&A, capital markets, and restructuring advisory, as well as specialized merchant banking services.

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Solganick & Co.

MARCH 11, 2022

Following a record-setting 2021 for lower middle market software M&A, the Software Top 50 highlights the most active software-focused dealmakers on the Axial platform. “Public market software company valuations have been battered starting in November of 2021. . March 11, 2022 – Solganick & Co.

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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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Intrepid Banker Insights

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

“Partner relationships are key to Intrepid’s continued growth, and Chris’s background in private wealth management makes him uniquely suited to work with our partners to address the acquisition, sale and capital needs of their clients.” “The

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Focus Investment Banking

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

For restaurant owners seeking capital or an exit, there is ample dry powder in the private equity markets – upwards of $3 trillion, a near record amount. While some restaurant chains are candidates for private equity transactions, others are targets for strategic buyers. Metrics can include.

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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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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

APRIL 8, 2024

“CCA provided exceptional guidance and support, ultimately leading to a successful outcome.” “The CCA investment banking team was honored to guide Steve Misotti and Tim Pirtle through a sale process that culminated in an excellent outcome for all three companies,” said Maskell. acquired by Allstates WorldCargo, Inc.,

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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. For sellers in the tire industry, ensuring the well-being of employees after a sale should be a top priority.

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Focus Investment Banking

JULY 28, 2023

In this newsletter, we will explore the latest trends and growth opportunities in the parts and accessories industry, with a particular focus on categories gaining steam and the impact of changing vehicle sales dynamics. This growth is expected to build upon the baseline established in 2019, indicating a return to normalcy in the industry.

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The Deal

JUNE 23, 2023

The recent purchase of Riverbed Technology LLC reflects a burgeoning niche for middle-market technology turnaround investor Vector Capital Management LP: buying companies from lenders who converted debt to equity through reorganizations. Vector acquired the company from lenders for an undisclosed sum in May.

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Tyton Partners

APRIL 10, 2024

Excolere Equity Partners is a leading middle market private equity firm that leverages its deep sector experience and strategic and operational expertise to accelerate the growth and enhance the impact of companies in the Education and Human Capital sector.

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Focus Investment Banking

MAY 22, 2023

This involves deciding on the terms of the sale, including the purchase price, payment structure, and any contingencies that may apply. before divesting is very important and making any changes should be done prior to engaging in the sales process. This includes capital gains tax, which may apply to the sale of assets or shares.

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TM Capital

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

By Nikitha Sattiraju, 14 November 2022 Asphalt paving and maintenance is fast becoming a service of choice for private equity investors. ” Recurring revenue, diversified customer base, recession resistance and high Ebitda margins of 15% to 25% have private equity knocking on the door of asphalt pavers. Sunrise, Fla.-based

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IBG

MAY 31, 2023

Understanding the traits common to each buyer category can help sellers level the playing field in a business sale of any size. In middle-market business sales, the value of the deal and the path to a successful closing are shaped in large part by a factor that many sellers underestimate: the type of buyer that is evaluating your company.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Many firms put capital markets groups within “Investment Banking,” but some include it within Sales & Trading or “Global Markets.” And then other banks, such as Goldman Sachs, do not separate their product and industry groups, so there are no separate capital markets teams. Why not accept a capital markets role?”

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Since private equity (PE) investors are very active in the middle market, there is a good chance that one or more PE groups may make an offer on your company. Before you begin the sale process, it is critical to think about what an ideal outcome looks like for you and the company.

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Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 18, 2024

Prior to the sale of the company to ABRA, now Caliber Collision, he was president and COO, operating 12 facilities encompassing two states, with sales exceeding $30 million. In May 2015, Keenan Auto Body hired FOCUS to represent it in its sale to ABRA. When the sale is done, it's real. That's creating higher sales prices.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

MAY 4, 2023

Private equity (PE) groups still have capital to deploy—and strategic acquirers, including large middle-market or public companies, are using their balance sheet s to finance deals. If you receive an unexpected offer to buy your company, you might assume you have a quick, easy deal.

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Solganick & Co.

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Solganick served as the exclusive advisor to Orlando, FL-based Pandera Systems , LLC (“Pandera Systems” or “Pandera”) in its strategic merger with Chicago, IL-based 66degrees (“66degrees”), backed by growth-oriented private equity firm Sunstone Partners. Our clients include startup, growth, middle-market and Fortune 500 companies.

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Intrepid Banker Insights

OCTOBER 17, 2022

In Q3, the pattern we’ve continued to see is fairly typical of a market reset – bifurcation. The first area of bifurcation is between the large cap and middle market Tech M&A markets. This has led to a significant drop in software M&A, with each consecutive quarter showing a decline from the last.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 17, 2023

Ever since the 2008 financial crisis, there has been massive hype about both private equity and technology. Over the past few decades, technology private equity has gone from “barely existing” to representing the largest single sector in PE by both deal value and deal count. Why Did PE Firms Start Buying Tech Companies?

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