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and Dublin, Ireland January 23, 2025 FOCUS Investment Banking based in the US (the Company) and FOCUS Capital Partners (FCP) based in Ireland have combined ownership and operations to provide best in class investment banking services for middle-market clients. Washington, D.C.
Washington, DC, (July 25, 2024) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middlemarket investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services is honored to again be named among the Top 25 Lower MiddleMarket Investment Banks of Q2 2024 by Axial.
Washington, DC, (April 26, 2024) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middlemarket investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services is honored to be named among the Top 25 Lower MiddleMarket Investment Banks of Q1 2024 by Axial.
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As of 2024, I consider the following to be the list of bulge bracket banks (note that the “potential” category is speculative and could include other, similar firms beyond the 5 currently listed there): Sources: The list above is based on deal volume and fee data from Dealogic , the Financial Times , and Statista over the past few years.
3Q 2024 M&A Report : Despite economic headwinds and market uncertainty, Q3 2024 showcased the resilience of the middlemarket, with deal activity thriving, particularly in the business services sector.Download the full report here. The post Business Services 3Q 2024 M&A Report appeared first on FOCUS.
2Q 2024 M&A Report : This quarter there was a noticeable increase in demand for specialized business services within middlemarket M&A transactions. The post Business Services 2Q 2024 M&A Report appeared first on FOCUS. Download the full report here.
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BLK), Oaktree Capital Management LP and KKR & Co. KKR) have elected to combine affiliated BDCs, which they set up to invest in middlemarket companies. After the Fed embarked on an interest rate hike spree, business development companies being marked to market each quarter had to adjust. Bundling BDC Fees On Oct.
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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.
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However, as professional services businesses they tend to be much less capital-intensive than network-based telecommunications service providers. Telecom Business Services: Public Market Summary M&A Summary Comments M&A It was a slow start to 2024 in terms of the level of M&A activity in the Telecom Business Services sector.
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Washington, DC, (September 16, 2024) – FOCUS Investment Banking , a national middlemarket 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.
Chicago, IL – May 2, 2024 — Sun Acquisitions, a premier mergers and acquisitions firm headquartered in Chicago, announces that it has been retained as a sell-side advisors for an established horticultural business specializing in wholesale nursery plant growing and supply.
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Benchmark International is pleased to announce the transaction between ProStar Adjusting, LLC, and Team One Insurance Services, a portfolio company of Longshore Capital Partners. The transaction creates a strategic expansion for ProStar Adjusting's existing claims-adjusting services and offers a deeper geographic reach.
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 CapitalMarket. “It The total consideration payable to TSR’s shareholders represents a 73.8%
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The funds have a surfeit of capital— “lots of dry powder,” to use another Midwestern expression—and the pressure from their limited partners to deploy the capital, or return it, has fueled their willingness to submit strong bids. Speaking of beneficial owners, the Corporate Transparency Act was discussed.
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The capital for emerging companies, as well as established players, is up for grabs as expanding learning and development budgets support further growth in this market.
5000 fastest growing private company in America and leading IT managed service provider (“MSP”) for small and mid-sized businesses in the Southeast United States backed by LNC Partners (“LNC”) with $700 million of committed capital. FOCUS served as exclusive financial advisor to NCG.
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.”
As we approach another exciting ASU+GSV Summit and look forward to what the remainder of 2024 holds, we also wanted to take a look back at our last 50 Transactions in the global knowledge sector and the trends that have materialized within the ecosystem. Feel free to reach out to us here to schedule time with us in person or virtually.
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