Focus Investment Banking

AUGUST 4, 2025

Mike Lampert: I’m not. I would say I’m I coach, I teach, I help oversee the high level stuff. Chandler Kohn: Yeah, definitely. Fresh off a 2024 recapitalization, Mike shares how he’s now laser-focused on growth through acquisitions. Listen and Follow The Know to Grow: A Light to Heavy-Duty Podcast.

Acquisitions

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

JULY 30, 2025

LEAWOOD, Kan. and NORCROSS, Ga., The exchange ratio and other terms of the transaction are described below. history in partnership with Goldman Sachs. history in partnership with Goldman Sachs. Brown, Euronet’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “By We’re excited to bring our capabilities to a global stage.

Mergers

Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 14, 2025

Like renewable energy IB , different banks classify their groups differently, so you could find yourself working on everything from a data center REIT M&A deal to an airport financing to an IPO for a solar developer. Yes, its an even more expansive definition than the one for renewables , and it happens to include renewables as well.

Investment Banking

Focus Investment Banking

JUNE 24, 2025

Blake has scaled operations, led successful M&A activity, and built strong shop cultures—and he talks about what separates elite operators from the rest. So I’m looking forward to a great conversation with you as well. Whether you run one location or many, this is a conversation worth leaning into. That’s all I knew.

M&A

Focus Investment Banking

JULY 3, 2025

Erin works directly with some of the top-performing organizations in the business, helping drive collaboration, accountability, and operational excellence. Busy schedules have made this the time to make it happen, so I’m thrilled we can get together and have a fun conversation. So they hold each other accountable.

S&P

Focus Investment Banking

JUNE 20, 2025

‘Find the Right OEM Certification for You’: Experts from DEKRA Offer Tips Earning OEM certifications can boost a shop’s bottom line if management chooses the right ones and avoids missteps to maximize their return on investment. DEKRA is one of the biggest names in certification and inspection for the global collision repair industry.

Insurance

Focus Investment Banking

JUNE 13, 2025

Leading and Growing a Family Collision Business with Josh and Michelle Fuller On this week’s episode, Cole Strandberg chats with Josh and Michelle Fuller, fourth-generation leaders of the 111-year-old Fuller’s Collision Center. Listen and Follow The Collision Vision. So greatly appreciate you joining us even with some jet lag. Appreciate it.

Business

Focus Investment Banking

JULY 31, 2025

It’s one that I’m personally very much looking forward to. We talked a little bit about before we hit record the definitions of automotive and mobility. This is a broader, more all encompassing conversation than our normal collision repair specific talks but we know you will gain a lot of great insights.

M&A

Focus Investment Banking

JUNE 18, 2025

I’m a former shop owner. There is time for that too, I’m sure. From building a local brand that stands out, to effectively reaching your ideal customers, Micki brings practical, proven insight for shops of all sizes—especially those trying to compete with national consolidators. Listen and Follow The Collision Vision.

M&A

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

JULY 15, 2025

July 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Data Storage Corporation (Nasdaq: DTST) (the “Company”) today announced that on July 11, 2025 it entered into a definitive agreement to sell the assets of the business of its wholly owned subsidiary, CloudFirst Technologies Corporation. MELVILLE, N.Y., a provider of telecommunications and data services.

Corporation

The M&A Lawyer

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

The primary transaction agreement in every M&A deal contains representations and warranties, colloquially referred to as “reps and warranties” or simply “reps,” from each party to the other. Walk rights.

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Midaxo

APRIL 25, 2023

Introduction This article showcases how ChatGPT can serve as an effective M&A consultant by demonstrating how it can be used to help develop a best practices-based M&A playbook. An M&A playbook is a comprehensive framework that guides an organization’s M&A activities from start to finish.

M&A

Software Equity Group

JUNE 14, 2023

For that reason, it can pay to learn more about NWC, what it might or might not include, and how an M&A advisor can help you negotiate more favorable terms to maximize your proceeds. NWC is a fundamental accounting indicator for any business. One such metric is net working capital (NWC). What is Net Working Capital?

M&A

Francine Way

JULY 12, 2017

Essentially, it is a way to value a company based on cash generated from operation, taking into account all major expenses. Each analyst has his/her own preferences and, assuming adherence to basic accounting principles, these different preferences are okay. Build proforma income statement and balance sheet.

Discounted Cash Flow

M&A Leadership Council

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

By Mark Herndon, Chairman, M&A Leadership Council Some Intergalactic Guidance Remember that 2015 movie with Matt Damon, called The Martian ? It should be "required watching" for all M&A professionals because it offers essential advice all M&A integrators should live by. You just begin. You do the math.

M&A

How2Exit

JULY 23, 2023

Ron Sponsor: Reconciled provides industry-leading virtual bookkeeping and accounting services for busy business owners and entrepreneurs across the US. Their team is experienced in M&A, and they hire the best talent available. Reconciled sets the standard for consistency and quality that you can count on.

M&A

M&A Leadership Council

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Part 1: Integration Management Office (IMO) Playbook: Your Coach’s Handbook to M&A. Adapted from The Art of M&A Integration for Maximum Results. At M&A Leadership Council events , we frequently repeat the phrase, “M&A is a team sport.” respectively, a first edition will cost you almost $1,500 today.

M&A

The M&A Lawyer

AUGUST 25, 2015

Most private M&A transactions are structured as acquisitions of stock , rather than mergers or asset purchases. However, M&A transactions are anything but basic. In later posts on The M&A Lawyer Blog, I will examine each of these sections more closely and provide a more detailed and nuanced discussion of their contents.

Stock

The M&A Lawyer

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

But what happens when they transpire during the gap period between signing and closing an M&A transaction? Some 95% of M&A deals include a MAC out. Material Adverse Effect Definition. Virtually all acquisition agreements include a formal definition of Material Adverse Effect in the Definitions section.

M&A

How2Exit

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Currently, Danny focuses on M&A activities, primarily within the marketing and creative agency sectors. Currently, Danny focuses on M&A activities, primarily within the marketing and creative agency sectors. He's now partnered with Danny to co-lead fascinating M&A ventures. Cash is what kills companies.”

Acquisitions

The M&A Lawyer

AUGUST 31, 2015

However, M&A transactions are anything but basic. However, successful asset sales require quite a bit more than a pair of tweezers and steady hands. Among other things, they require a well-crafted Asset Purchase Agreement (APA). I discussed SPAs in a prior post. Today, I’ll turn my focus to Asset Purchase Agreements.

M&A

M&A Leadership Council

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Before Launching Your Next Integration Take a Good Look by Mark Herndon, Chairman Emeritus, M&A Leadership Council It’s not a trick question: “How do you know you're ready to launch integration planning?” Our answer? Not until you’ve done THIS – created a comprehensive Integration Strategy Framework (ISF).

M&A

Cooley M&A

JULY 28, 2022

Purchase price adjustment mechanisms are common in private M&A transactions to determine the final price to be paid by the buyer. However, the manner in which the price adjustment is achieved varies by jurisdiction. What is a locked-box pricing mechanism? The box is therefore “locked.”

M&A

M&A Leadership Council

JUNE 8, 2023

Before Launching Your Next Integration Take a Good Look by Mark Herndon, Chairman Emeritus, M&A Leadership Council It’s not a trick question: “How do you know you're ready to launch integration planning?” Our answer? Not until you’ve done THIS – created a comprehensive Integration Strategy Framework (ISF).

M&A

Cooley M&A

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

4] However, such exceptions were not universal and, as will be discussed below, the vast majority of dual-class charters adopted before 2016 that contained transfer restrictions did not include M&A voting agreement carve outs. In a small number of cases, a class of common stock is offered to the public that has no voting rights at all.

M&A

M&A Leadership Council

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

SaaS Executives Share 5 Lessons By John Christman, Former Corporate Development Global Head of M&A Integration, Cognizant Technology Solutions Digital transformation is increasingly driving the acquisition of new, different and non-traditional businesses that require a substantially different approach to integration.

M&A

M&A Leadership Council

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

By Mark Herndon, Chairman and CEO of the M&A Leadership Council . In Part 1, “ IMO Playbook: Your Coach’s Handbook to M&A ,” we discussed the importance of having an integration management office (IMO) playbook and the business results other companies have experienced by using an effective IMO playbook.

M&A

Quest: Mergers & Acquisitions

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Specifically, I predict that increased M&A activity in 2021 will make it painfully clear just how hard a tenant-to-tenant migration really is. In 2020, M&A activity lagged — and then soared. Although volatility certainly did not disappear, M&A activity quickly rebounded. presidential election.

M&A

Peak Frameworks

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Pros: Clear Role Definitions: Every individual knows their responsibilities and who to report to. Clear Accountability: Each division's performance can be measured independently. Corporate structure defines how a company's tasks are divided, grouped, and coordinated. In its formative years, Apple Inc.

Corporation

M&A Leadership Council

JANUARY 3, 2022

by Mark Herndon, Chairman of the M&A Leadership Council . Noted in a recent blog article and based on extensive M&A Leadership Council research with approximately 150 skilled acquirers, this one integration best practice is proven to be the #1 correlated best practice with MANY essential business result outcomes. Our answer?

M&A

Cooley M&A

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

What’s on tap for 2018 M&A? As an example, for California specific requirements, see our prior blog post Non-Competes for California Employees in M&A Deals: Don’t Fudge It. A recap of 2017 trends and the Cooley outlook on this year’s dealmaking: Buying Innovation: Retention and Non-Competes.

M&A

Cooley M&A

MAY 23, 2024

While representation and warranty (R&W) insurance continues to be used across a broad range of M&A transactions, its use has cooled as dealmakers navigate challenging market conditions. As deal flow has dwindled, competition has increased among carriers, and minimum floors largely have fallen away. of the policy limit.

Insurance

OfficeHours

JUNE 6, 2023

Seek staffing that is related to M&A deals that employ intense financial analysis and due diligence. If your bank has weak M&A deal flow or you have not gotten the proper staffing for private equity, you may want to consider adding a third year of investment banking to better prepare yourself.

Private Equity

Peak Frameworks

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Reps earn as long as the account generates revenue. Commission is a form of compensation awarded for facilitating or completing a transaction. Commission is commonly found in real estate, sales, and various finance sectors. The history of commission can be traced back several centuries, with roots deeply embedded in trade and commerce.

Sale

Peak Frameworks

AUGUST 24, 2023

Notably, this accounted for roughly 0.6% The world of the consumer products industry is a vibrant and ever-changing landscape that holds immense potential for finance professionals. Consumer products are goods sold to the end customer for personal use, including anything from food items to clothing to electronics. Apple Inc.,

Private Equity

Peak Frameworks

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Clients often pay lawyers, accountants, and consultants a retainer fee in order to retain their services. Investment Bankers M&A advisory is replete with examples of retainer fees. Investment Bankers M&A advisory is replete with examples of retainer fees. For instance, consider Tesla's acquisition of SolarCity in 2016.

Finance

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Per Share in Cash Avantax Financial Professionals and Accounting Firms to Expand and Enhance Cetera’s. Avantax Stockholders to Receive $26.00

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