Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 8, 2025

Washington, DC, (January 8, 2025) FOCUS Investment Banking, a leading middle-market investment banking firm, is pleased to announce that Bob Lipton has joined the firm as a Managing Director in the Human Capital Management (HCM) team.

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Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 21, 2025

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.

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Solganick & Co.

JANUARY 28, 2025

January 28, 2025 – Dallas and Los Angeles. Investment banking firm Solganick & Co. (“Solganick”) has issued its latest mergers and acquisitions (M&A) report on the IT Solutions and VARs sector. Xerox acquisition of ITsavvy for $400M.

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Solganick & Co.

JANUARY 27, 2025

Axials League Tables rank the top investment banks based on their dealmaking activity in the lower middle market. Axial evaluated 400+ investment banks and M&A advisory firms based on a number of factors to determine its ranking. About Solganick Solganick & Co.

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Focus Investment Banking

MAY 9, 2025

FOCUS Investment Banking Represents Footing First LLC in its Sale to Morton Buildings, Inc. This acquisition marks a significant milestone for FootingFirst, said Mike McCraw, Managing Director at FOCUS Investment Banking. appeared first on FOCUS.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

JUNE 11, 2025

Are you recruiting for investment banking roles to double your compensation? billion acquisition of Alani Nu, announced in February 2025, as an example. Yes, it’s 2025, and I am still recommending a stone-age method because it’s still the best way to make details “stick” for in-person interviews.

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 10, 2025

In the world of technology mergers and acquisitions, the right advisor can mean the difference between a transformative exit and a missed opportunity. Top M&A Advisors by Deal Size and Focus Lets break down the landscape of M&A advisors serving tech companies, from global investment banks to boutique specialists.

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 9, 2025

In the world of technology mergers and acquisitions, the right advisor can mean the difference between a transformative exit and a missed opportunity. Top M&A Advisors by Deal Size and Focus Lets break down the landscape of M&A advisors serving tech companies, from global investment banks to boutique specialists.

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Focus Investment Banking

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Overall, there was a healthy amount of dealmaking throughout the year, offering a positive signal for 2025. Looking ahead to 2025, the FOCUS Food & Beverage team expects M&A to continue gaining momentum, boosted by lower interest rates, easing inflation, and buyers on the hunt for acquisitions.

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PCE

JUNE 9, 2025

Brad joins us with over a decade of investment banking experience, having advised on more than 30 middle-market M&A transactions across healthcare, consumer, and industrial sectors. Joining PCE is an exciting opportunity to bring my healthcare experience to a team that truly values long-term client relationships,” said Brad. “I

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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. The focus of the collision vision in 2025 is to double down on the most important and timely topics in the collision repair business and to triple or even quadruple down on offering actionable insights for your business.

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Solganick & Co.

JULY 24, 2025

We expect continued consolidation activity by strategic buyers in 2H 2025, prioritizing the acquisition of critical capabilities and accretive growth, as reflected by recent transactions such as Proofpoint/Hornetsecurity ($1 billion) , Zscaler/Red Canary ($675MM) , and Palo Alto Networks/Protect AI ($500MM+). billion in 1H 2025, up from $8.8

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Solganick & Co.

JULY 22, 2025

July 22, 2025 – Dallas, TX and Los Angeles, CA – Solganick has published its latest M&A update on the Technology Services sector, covering YTD 2025 (Q1 and Q2 2025). A few notable M&A transactions announced YTD 2025 include: CapGemini announced in July 2025 its agreement to acquire WNS Holdings for $3.3B.

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CNBC: Investing

JUNE 17, 2025

"We are bullish on APP's plan to sell its apps segment, which we expect would enhance shareholder value and be neutral to future earnings," the investment bank wrote. The owner of Spectrum wireless has already added 10% in 2025. Take Palantir Technologies ; up 87%. Or Zscaler ; higher by 69%.

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JD Supra: Mergers

MARCH 28, 2025

The UK Supreme Courts recent decision in El-Husseini and another v Invest Bank PSC [2025] UKSC 4 has clarified the circumstances in which section 423 of the Insolvency Act 1986 (the Act) provides protection against attempts by debtors to defeat their creditors and make themselves judgment-proof.. By: K&L Gates LLP

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OfficeHours

OCTOBER 11, 2023

We cover topics like private equity, investment banking, switching careers, and how to grow in your job. open.spotify.com/show/7aeLSeoDAPHEGZ89UECnmk Join us as Polly Helvacioglu shares her journey from Investment Banking Analyst to Vice President. What have been the key milestones & challenges?

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Mergers and Inquisitions

DECEMBER 20, 2023

If you want to know how to get an investment banking internship, it’s simple: Start very, very early and have a great “Plan B” if something goes wrong. The IB internship recruiting timeline is now so insane that even mainstream news sources like the Wall Street Journal are writing about it (“ The Race Is On to Hire Interns for 2025.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

JULY 23, 2025

The “commercial banking vs. investment banking” question is a bit silly because they’re not in the same category. Commercial Banking vs. Corporate Banking vs. Investment Banking I’ll start by copying the other generic articles and describing the day-to-day tasks and how commercial banking differs from these other fields.

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

JULY 23, 2025

LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK, July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Innovative Rocket Technologies Inc. (“ iRocket ” or the “ Company ”), a next-generation reusable space rocket developer, and BPGC Acquisition Corp. (“ BPGC ”), a special purpose acquisition company sponsored by The Hon. Wilbur Ross, the 39 th U.S.

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Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 8, 2025

Washington, DC, (January 9, 2025) FOCUS Investment Banking is pleased to announce that John-Michael Tamburro has joined the firm as a Managing Director in its Technology Services group. John-Michaels career spans an impressive range of finance disciplines, including derivatives, private equity, and investment banking.

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Solganick & Co.

APRIL 24, 2024

. (“Solganick”) has issued its latest technology services industry sector mergers and acquistions (M&A) update report for Q1 2024. Solganick is a data-driven investment bank that specializes in IT services and software companies and has advised on multiple M&A transactions within the covered sector verticals.

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Solganick & Co.

JANUARY 22, 2025

Solganick Technology Services M&A Update- Q4 2024 and 2025 Outlook Final January 23, 2025 – Dallas, TX and Los Angeles, CA – Solganick has published its latest mergers and acquisitions (M&A) update on the Technology Services sector. AI will fuel an increase in IT services M&A for the next several years.

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The TRADE

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Mizuho Financial Group is planning a restructure of its European Union (EU) banking and securities businesses, bringing them together under one umbrella as a Universal Bank, subject to approval from regulators. The move is set to enhance the banks products and services within the highly competitive EU market.

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Solganick & Co.

JUNE 2, 2024

has published its latest mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and market update and report on the data analytics sector. The data analytics sector in particular anticipates an increase in M&A activity through the remainder of 2024 and into 2025, especially around emerging technologies like generative AI.

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Solganick & Co.

MAY 13, 2024

May 13, 2024 – Los Angeles Business Journal – by Taylor Mills Solganick Says M&A is Back Los Angeles-based boutique investment banking firm Solganick & Co. To date, the firm has advised on more than $20 billion in merger and acquisition transactions. What does the next year hold for the company?

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Focus Investment Banking

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

There remain thousands of companies around the world ripe for sale or mergers with other companies that we believe can keep the M&A momentum churning for many years to come. trillion, but is expected to grow to nearly $2 trillion by 2025. According to McKinsey, the global photonics market today totals about $1.4

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The TRADE

AUGUST 2, 2024

It is expected to be signed at the end of 2024 and close in mid-2025, pending relevant regulatory approvals. The merger will create a mega-manager and leading player in the European sphere with roughly €1.5 The deal is set to include an agreement for BNP Paribas’ long term management of a large part of AXA’s assets.

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Focus Investment Banking

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

AmeriCOM, the American Center for Optics Manufacturing, wants to “increase the capacity and quality of skilled optics technicians by a factor of 16 — from less than 50 per year to more than 800 per year by 2025,” according to its website. Insufficient capital Another big problem is money. Contact Brent at Brent.Costello@focusbankers.com.

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Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 17, 2025

After college and a foray into investment banking, Strandberg joined the family business, and remained with it after it was acquired by a private equity group. About three years ago, he joined FOCUS Investment Banking , where he works on mergers and acquisitions and raising capital within the collision repair industry.

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Focus Investment Banking

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Dairy M&A Deals, 2022 – 2024 YTD Source: CapIQ and Mergermarket (Deals through 8/29/2024) *Hybrid buyers are PEG-backed strategics Two big changes in the global landscape of the ice cream business are underway, expected to transact in 2025 and potentially shift the lineup of some of the industry’s best known brands.

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Solganick & Co.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

We expect M&A deal volume to increase in the technology services sector for the remainder of 2024 and continue into 2025. Cybersecurity M&A activity is expected to accelerate in 2025, benefiting from potential interest rate cuts and valuation realignment as sellers seek liquidity.

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H. Friedman Search

JANUARY 9, 2025

Its time to take a quick look back on our industry in 2024, but more importantly what 2025 is portending. Followed by the mergers of some smaller firms including Municipal Advisory firms and major law firms, which led to the independent hiring market having a rocky start as positions were filled without the use of executive recruiters.

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JD Supra: Mergers

MAY 23, 2025

On May 12 and 13 2025, the Loan Syndications and Trading Associations held its fourth annual private credit industry conference in Nashville, Tennesseethe speakers of which included industry professionals from direct lending funds, investment banks, LPs, rating agencies and law firms. By: White & Case LLP

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Focus Investment Banking

APRIL 28, 2025

Washington, DC, (April 28, 2025) FOCUS Investment Banking (FOCUS), a national middle-market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, is proud to announce its recognition as one of Axials Top 5 Lower Middle Market Investment Banks for Q1 2025.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

APRIL 2, 2025

Yes, you read that headline correctly: We have released a new version of the infamous 400 Questions Investment Banking guide. And if you need more of a pitch for this free 207-page guide , here it is: Table Of Contents Whats New/Different in This 400 Questions Investment Banking Guide? Yes and no. Unsubscribe at any time.

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Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 24, 2025

Washington, DC, (January 24, 2025) FOCUS Investment Banking (FOCUS), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services is proud to announce its recognition as one of Axials Top 5 Lower Middle Market Investment Banks of 2024.

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Focus Investment Banking

MARCH 13, 2025

Bryce Stirlen Joins FOCUS Investment Banking as Managing Director Washington, DC (March 13, 2025) FOCUS Investment Banking , a premier middle market investment bank, is pleased to announce that Bryce Stirlen, will join FOCUSs Advanced Manufacturing Group as Managing Director.

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