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Shareholder Activism: Key 2025 Developments

Deal Lawyers

Barclays Shareholder Advisory Group recently published its H1 2025 Review of Shareholder Activism. Here are some of the key takeaways: – Activists have won 86 board seats in US companies during the first half of 2025, an increase of 16% over the same period in 2024, primarily due to an increase in settlements (37 in […]

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FOCUS Investment Banking Named a Top 25 Lower Middle Market Investment Bank by Axial for Q2 2025

Focus Investment Banking

FOCUS Investment Banking Named a Top 5 Lower Middle Market Investment Bank by Axial for Q2 2025 Washington, DC, (July 25, 2025) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”) is proud to announce that it has been ranked the #2 investment bank on Axial’s Top 25 Lower Middle Market Investment Banks for the second quarter of 2025.

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Continued Growth in Software and IT Services M&A Expected in 2025

Solganick & Co.

Forecast for 2025: Continued Growth: M&A activity is expected to continue to rise in 2025, with a focus on strategic acquisitions and digital transformation. Solganick is a data-driven investment bank and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory firm focused exclusively on software and IT services companies.

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ButcherJoseph & Co. Welcomes Thomas Dudley as Director in ESOP Advisory Practice

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

LOUIS, July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saint Louis, MO, July 2025 – ButcherJoseph & Co. (“ButcherJoseph”) a boutique investment banking firm specializing in ESOPs and strategic corporate finance solutions, is pleased to welcome Thomas Dudley as a Director in its ESOP Advisory practice.

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MergersCorp M&A International and Spektrum Capital Advisors LLC Announce Strategic Alliance to Enhance Capital Access for Growing Businesses

MergersCorp M&A International

NEW YORK, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA – June 14, 2025 – MergersCorp M&A International, a distinguished advisory firm specializing in Investment Banking, cross-border Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) and comprehensive corporate finance solutions for clients globally, and Spektrum Capital Advisors LLC, a U.S.-based

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Eric Crouse Joins FOCUS Investment Banking as Managing Director in the Business Services and Technology Services Groups

Focus Investment Banking

Eric Crouse Joins FOCUS Investment Banking as Managing Director in the Business Services and Technology Services Groups Washington, DC, (June 30, 2025) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a premier middle market investment bank, is pleased to announce the appointment of Eric Crouse as Managing Director.

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IT Solutions Providers Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Update Q4 2024 and 2025 Outlook

Solganick & Co.

January 28, 2025 – Dallas and Los Angeles. Solganick expects to see more consolidation in 2025 among the larger IT solutions providers, as well as acquisitions in cloud, cybersecurity, data analytics, managed services, and data center infrastructure solutions. Xerox acquisition of ITsavvy for $400M.