The TRADE

JUNE 12, 2025

Meroni joins from Sanford Bernstein and also previously served at Lehman, Goldman Sachs, UBS Investment Bank and Nomura. The move follows Redburn Atlantic’s winning Best Agency Broker at The TRADE’s inaugural 2024 Leaders in Trading New York Awards in November. Pete Murden is also set to re-join the firm in July from Tourmaline.

Electronics

Focus Investment Banking

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Washington, DC, (November 20, 2024) – Cole Strandberg, Managing Director at FOCUS Investment Banking and host of the Autobody News Collision Vision podcast , was one of several auto aftermarket experts to present during the IDEAS Collide Showcase at SEMA earlier this month.

Investment Banking

The TRADE

JUNE 9, 2025

Sinet brings 10 years of trading experience to his new position and previously worked as a credit trader at Mizuho from April 2023 to November 2024. Banque, Banca Commerciale, and Lugano Espirito Santo Investment Bank. Previous companies include Bloomberg Tradebook, Execution, Canaccord, C.I.M

Capital Market

Focus Investment Banking

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Like the broader market, the food and beverage industry had its challenges in 2024, from inflation impacting consumer spending to interest rates limiting growth and spending. Yet the food and beverage industry is nothing if not resilient and despite the years challenges, there were bright spots including dealmaking.

Food

CNBC: Investing

AUGUST 1, 2025

"Talent + synergies + M & A/capital markets recovery = lots of free cash flow," Goldman Sachs wrote. " Aon bought National Financial Partners in April 2024. Shares have surged 29% this year, but the investment bank's target price implies the stock could rally another 11% from current levels.

Stock

MergersCorp M&A International

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

The election of Donald Trump as President of the United States in November 2024 marked a significant change in the political and economic landscape of the country. Increased Foreign Investments Contrary to some expectations, Trump’s presidency saw an uptick in foreign direct investment (FDI).

Mergers and Acquisitions

TM Capital

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Published in the Atlanta Business Chronicle November 12, 2024 I knew Bernie for over four decades and, no matter how long I live, I will never encounter another soul who combines Bernie’s selfless generosity, empathy, passion for sharing knowledge and great humor. Realized.

Medical

Mergers and Inquisitions

APRIL 16, 2025

This is a follow-up to my 2024 Election article , where I predicted that the Trump administration would be much less business friendly than hyperventilating influencers had forecast. Moderately Negative Impact: Any sector thats dependent on capital goods from other countries ( industrials , power/utilities , etc.).

Valuation

Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 10, 2025

I hope 2024 treated you and yours incredibly well, and I’m looking forward to an even better year in 2025. I’m sitting here at the time of this recording in the North Georgia mountains, spending the holidays with my in laws and reflecting on what a great year 2024 was and how much I’m looking forward to 2025.

Private Equity

European Investment Bank

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The GRMD Report has been prepared in line with the Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR II) disclosure requirements and the related implementing technical standards, guidelines and opinions of the European Banking Authority, as applicable to the EIB Group and which are relevant and compatible with the EIB's statutory framework and business model.

Risk Management

European Investment Bank

JULY 1, 2025

The Joint MDB Water Security Financing Report 2024 marks a milestone in collective action by ten Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) to strengthen global water security. Building on commitments made at COP28 and the One Water Summit, the report sets a baseline for tracking investments and collaboration across the water sector.

Finance

Solganick & Co.

JULY 24, 2025

Total funding for venture capital-backed cybersecurity companies reached the highest level in 3 years and totaled $9.4 Deal count decreased to 497 in 1H 2025, compared with 595 in 1H 2024, reflecting fewer deals overall but a significant contribution from larger deals (>$100MM). billion in 1H 2025, up from $8.8

M&A

Focus Investment Banking

AUGUST 5, 2025

rise in private strategic deals compared to 2024*. trillion in unspent capital and are selectively targeting platform and bolt-on acquisitions in sectors like precision machining—where consolidation, vertical integration, and scalability offer strong return potential in a favorable interest‑ rate‑ window.

Valuation

Growth Business

AUGUST 8, 2025

A springboard for Skyscanner and FreeAgent, Scotland’s capital also hosts operations for Microsoft, IBM, Adobe and more. What you might not know is that the Scottish government wants to focus on making the country the ‘data capital of Europe’, focusing on improving its digital infrastructure and applying data science to products and services.

Funds

Focus Investment Banking

AUGUST 6, 2025

In 2024, we grew over 40. Biggest return on invested capital for you Sure, you know what does, what does that look like for national fleet management? Bill Black: It’s people you know, investing in. One focus on, you know, if you were doing mobile and I was doing the shop, you were focused on growing mobile.

Management

OfficeHours

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Entrepreneurial Initiatives — inefficiencies during downturns lead to better moments for process efficiencies and if you don’t capitalize on these, others within your firm/team/organization might! Can I just break into investment banking or private equity?” What sort of opportunities are you looking to pursue in 2024?

Private Equity

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.

Middle Market

Mergers and Inquisitions

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

As another example, some argue that UBS should not be a bulge bracket bank because it has focused on wealth management and areas outside the capital markets. Deutsche Bank is a trickier case because it now generates less investment banking revenue than firms like Jefferies, Wells Fargo, and RBC.

Bulge Bracket

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.

Middle Market

Sica Fletcher

AUGUST 6, 2024

Our research team’s latest report compares the top insurance agency investment banks of 2024. Insurance Agency Investment Banks: Investment banks that specialize in the insurance industry. Insurance Agency Investment Banks: Investment banks that specialize in the insurance industry.

Investment Banking

Focus Investment Banking

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Its initial acquisition, SUCCESS, closed in January of 2024. Through strong collaboration with the SUCCESS management team, L Squared was able to execute two additional acquisitions, Netrio in August 2024, and PCA in November 2024. FOCUS represented SUCCESS in this transaction.

Investment Banking

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.

Investment Banking

Focus Investment Banking

MARCH 19, 2024

Washington, DC, (March 19, 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 technology services industry by Axial, the trusted deal platform serving the lower middle market.

Investment Banking

OfficeHours

MARCH 6, 2024

From my personal experience, securing an investment banking internship in my junior year of college set me up for a full-time offer and launched the rest of my career. According to CBS News, excluding January 2023, the January layoffs in 2024 represent the highest number of job cuts announced in the first month of January since 2009.

Finance

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.

Investment Banking

Focus Investment Banking

AUGUST 5, 2024

DOWNLOAD THIS REPORT The post Human Capital Management M&A Report – First Half 2024 appeared first on FOCUS.

M&A

Focus Investment Banking

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Washington, DC, (October 15, 2024) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, announced today that Accutron Inc.

Investment Banking

Mergers and Inquisitions

JULY 17, 2024

If you have the option to work in finance in different parts of the world, investment banking in India should be at the bottom of your list. But the main problem is that winning a “true” front-office investment banking role in India is virtually impossible, even if you have outstanding academic credentials and work experience.

Investment Banking

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Fort Lauderdale, Sept. Fort Lauderdale, Sept.

Engineering

Focus Investment Banking

JULY 3, 2024

premium to TSR’s closing price on May 14, 2024. Upon completion of the merger, TSR became a privately held company controlled by Vienna Parent and Christian, and TSR’s common stock has ceased trading on the NASDAQ Capital Market. “It Download this press release as a PDF The post FOCUS Investment Banking Represents TSR, Inc.

Investment Banking

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

AUGUST 23, 2024

Fort Lauderdale, Aug.

Capital

The TRADE

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Raquel Alves, global head of buy-side OMS, Bloomberg Buy-side firms are seeking partners that can support their entire investment book and in 2024 we expect they will increase efforts to consolidate vendors and prioritise providers that can offer a comprehensive front-to-back operating model.

Trading

Solganick & Co.

JUNE 2, 2024

June 2, 2024 – Solganick & Co. Here are a few highlights of the report: The M&A market is seeing a slight rebound in 2024, with a shift towards smaller transactions rather than large megadeals. Source: Edge Delta You can access the full report here: Solganick Data Analytics Update 1H 2024 final About Solganick & Co.

M&A

OfficeHours

MAY 26, 2023

Most would say that Private Equity recruiting happens far too early — this year, especially pre-Labor Day On-Cycle 2024 Recruiting started with New Mountain Capital, Carlyle, and Permira, amongst a couple of the initial firms going. You can read more about the entire list here in our Newsletter: Interviews Started for 2024 On-Cycle.

Recruitment

Focus Investment Banking

MARCH 11, 2024

Following this disposal, the Group will have a sharper business focus and will capitalize on the sustainable growth potential presented by our operations and activities in Ireland, the UK, Europe, Asia and Africa. We have worked closely with EASY BIO for many years, and we look forward to continuing to collaborate in the coming years.”

Investment Banking

Solganick & Co.

APRIL 24, 2024

Solganick Technology Services M&A Update – Q1 2024 Final April 25, 2024 – Los Angeles and Dallas – Solganick & Co. (“Solganick”) has issued its latest technology services industry sector mergers and acquistions (M&A) update report for Q1 2024. of all transactions through YTD.

Mergers

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Fort Lauderdale, Sept.

Capital