Focus Investment Banking

AUGUST 4, 2025

You know about probably 20% of our client base across focus investment banking is, is doing buy side acquisitions, helping people acquire. I mean, you know, often there’s a, there’s a valuation gap between what the seller’s willing to accept, what that, you know, you’re willing to pay.

Acquisitions

Focus Investment Banking

AUGUST 7, 2025

Over the past few years between 45 and 50% of the M&A activity in this market is backed by private equity, making it a major player that influences valuations and growth strategies through acquisitions. This document discusses the primary reasons companies pursue acquisitions in the government A&D market.

Mergers and Acquisitions

Focus Investment Banking

AUGUST 5, 2025

Why precision machining shops are seeing premium valuations right now Precision machining shops—specialized manufacturers devoted to ultra tight tolerance metal and polymer components—are attracting premium valuations in today’s M&A environment. This dynamic is driving valuations beyond typical manufacturing norms.

Valuation

Focus Investment Banking

JULY 29, 2025

With candid insights on growth, valuation, and strategy, this podcast is designed to help aftermarket business owners take actionable steps to scale — whether you’re in it for the long haul or preparing for a future exit. Each episode explores how these leaders scaled their businesses.

Valuation

Focus Investment Banking

JUNE 30, 2025

DSO Creation Private equity investment in dental practices began in the 1990’s when the first DSOs sought outside investors. Investing activity in subspecialties including orthodontics, endodontics, and pediatric dentistry further amplified deal volumes. Equally important is how those funds are paid.

Private Equity

Francine Way

JULY 13, 2017

As I mentioned in my valuation preparation post , Comparable Company is a valuation method that uses metrics of other similar businesses (same industry, size, geography, valuation multiples, etc.) to find the value estimate of a potential investment. Performing sensitivity / scenario analysis using Monte Carlo analysis.

Valuation

Francine Way

JULY 11, 2017

Just as any home appraiser or credit officer does before going through the analytical exercise to produce a score for a home or a borrower, valuation professionals go through several steps of preparation before the actual exercise of producing a number that can be used as a value of a company.

Valuation

Francine Way

JULY 19, 2017

Thus far, we have discussed five valuation methods: DCF, Comparable Company, Precedent Transaction, LBO, and Dividend Discount Model (DDM). So, a good valuation model has to take into account the possibilities of a variable having multiple values along with each value’s probability of occurring. To-date, we have lumped them together.

Valuation

Francine Way

JUNE 22, 2020

It has been roughly three years since my last blog post at the completion of my fellowship. To pick up where we last left off with valuation, I will cover the topic of a Merger Relative Valuation in this blog post and move on to other non-valuation topics from here.

Valuation

Francine Way

JULY 18, 2017

For this valuation post, I wanted to talk about a valuation method that is making its way out of academia and into the real world, a method that is gaining popularity in the world of portfolio management. Because this step is similar in this method as it is in the other valuation methods (DCF, Comparable Company, etc.),

Valuation

Francine Way

JULY 12, 2017

As I mentioned in my last post, Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) is a valuation method that uses free cash flow projections, a discount rate, and a growth rate to find the present value estimate of a potential investment. The major steps of DCF are: Identify extraordinary, unusual, non-recurring items from the target’s 10-Ks and 10-Qs.

Discounted Cash Flow

Francine Way

JULY 17, 2017

Thus far, we have discussed three common valuation methods that most strategic and financial acquirers use when valuing a company for acquisitions or investments. This current post about Leveraged Buy Out (LBO) is about a valuation method used by a very specific type of financial acquirer: private equity (PE) firms.

Valuation

Francine Way

JULY 7, 2017

Thus far in the last 10 blog posts, we have discussed what M&A is, its success metrics, types of acquirers and value creations, capital structure, debt, and equity. In Blog #02 of the M&A series, we discussed SWOT analysis. and (4) support long-term business strategy. and (4) support long-term business strategy.

M&A

Francine Way

JULY 9, 2017

The seller’s advisors will pitch the target company, highlighting the most attractive elements of the opportunity, the target’s performance and market position, the investment thesis and fit with the prospective buyer, the details of the sales process, and next steps. The reason for this is time.

M&A

Francine Way

JULY 8, 2017

There are many reasons to sell a house: wanting liquidity and diversification (especially if the house is an investment property), lack of progress toward a financial / strategic goals (i.e. Peaked market valuations: When market cycle peaks or an industry fully matures, it may be advantageous for shareholders to cash out.

M&A

OfficeHours

MAY 24, 2023

Investment banking is one of the most sought-after careers in the finance world. Investment banking is highly desirable due to its potential for high lifetime earnings, its interesting and impactful work, and it serves as a springboard for a career in finance. Maybe even more important than your major is your GPA.

Investment

OfficeHours

JULY 18, 2023

In a roll-up strategy, a private equity firm will attempt to consolidate a large number of smaller firms into a single, professionalized company with numerous benefits, including economies of scale and fixed cost leverage, valuation uplift (so-called “multiple arbitrage”), and acquisition expertise, among others. and how our process works.

Private Equity

OfficeHours

JUNE 5, 2023

Many candidates dread the paper LBO, but simply put, it is one of the most definitive “weeder” techniques used by many private equity firms and investment banking to lower the applicant pool. Simply put, considering the target company’s growth prospects, market position, and industry dynamics is crucial for a well-informed valuation.

Private Equity

The M&A Lawyer

OCTOBER 26, 2015

The following is a guest post from Nate Nead, an investment banking Director at Merit Harbor Group, LLC. He and the Merit Harbor team work with middle-market business owners looking to grow, acquire or sell companies in the $10mm to $100mm valuation range. Nate’s practice focuses on software, technology, energy and manufacturing.

Private Equity

OfficeHours

MAY 19, 2023

Learn to interpret anonymous blog critiques as a tool for professional success. A Few Reads to Digest Valuation Simplified: How Discounted Cash Flow Modeling Drives Financial Analysis Harness Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) modeling for financial analysis. Master valuation, drive decisions, and understand market dynamics.

Discounted Cash Flow

Sun Acquisitions

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

As you meticulously evaluate financial statements, assess market conditions, and fine-tune your pitch, it’s crucial not to overlook the less conspicuous elements that can significantly influence your business’s valuation in mergers and acquisitions (M&A).

Mergers and Acquisitions

OfficeHours

JUNE 12, 2023

Through a private equity internship, you will be exposed to high-stakes, complex financial transactions and gain valuable experience in investment analysis, deal structuring, and portfolio management. At the junior level, running the model and valuation analyses will be one of your primary workstreams as a private equity professional.

Private Equity

Focus Investment Banking

APRIL 7, 2024

One aspect that is often talked about and significantly impacts the business landscape is the relationship between interest rates, private equity groups, and business valuations. For private equity (PE) groups, these rates determine the cost of capital, which is essential for their investment strategies.

Private Equity

OfficeHours

OCTOBER 20, 2023

In this article, we will discuss a few of the reasons why private equity investors care about monitoring inflation and what effect changes in inflation can have on investment performance. Inflation can also have an impact on the cost of debt required to finance an investment.

Investors

Sun Acquisitions

MAY 15, 2023

Here is a beginner’s guide to understanding valuation for family businesses. Identify Your Valuation Goal: Before getting started, you must identify the overall objective you are trying to achieve with this process. Doing research ahead of time will help determine which valuation methods are best suited for your needs.

Valuation

TechCrunch: M&A

JUNE 29, 2023

A widely circulated blog post claiming knowledge of the matter said Wang had been diagnosed with depression, sparking discussion on entrepreneurs’ mental health issues in China’s tech community. With no product, Light Years Beyond had a valuation of $200 million at inception, as noted in one of Wang’s Jike posts.

Debt

OfficeHours

JUNE 6, 2023

If you are already out of college, unfortunately, there is nothing that you can do regarding whether or not you attended a target school, but for those who are not currently in investment banking or MBB (i.e., Familiarize yourself with its investment strategy, portfolio companies, recent deals, and overall market reputation.

Private Equity

OfficeHours

JUNE 5, 2023

Private equity firms play a vital role in the broader investment landscape, and their success relies heavily on their ability to execute deals effectively. Participants are exposed to diverse investment scenarios, deal structures, and industry dynamics.

Private Equity

Wizenius

JUNE 5, 2023

In the highly competitive field of investment banking, a well-crafted resume can be the key to landing coveted interview opportunities. In this blog post, we will highlight five essential keywords that you should incorporate into your resume to increase your chances of getting those sought-after investment banking interview calls.

Investment Banking

RKJ Partners

AUGUST 6, 2017

As investment bankers, RKJ Partners possesses a breadth of knowledge and experience in advising buyers on business acquisitions. In our latest blog installment, we define and outline the key elements involved in valuing a target company. What is Valuation?

M&A

OfficeHours

JULY 11, 2023

If you can really nail valuation questions but struggle with regulatory questions, make sure you can get all the valuation questions right to maximize your points there. What many young professionals don’t take into account are the SIE or Series exams that you are required to take to become certified as an investment banker.

Investment Banking

OfficeHours

MAY 29, 2023

Gain valuable insights on deal sourcing, due diligence, valuation, financial modeling, and more. Share ideas, discuss investment strategies, and expand your network within an inclusive community of like-minded individuals. Learn to create dynamic models, conduct sensitivity analyses, and make informed investment decisions.

Private Equity

How2Exit

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

They offer a range of assets, such as Shopify businesses, WordPress blogs, other content sites, and iOS or Android apps. Through services like Flippa, entrepreneurs and investors can easily access the resources they need to make informed decisions about their investments. Concept 2: Investment bank for the 99%.

Profitability

Accenture Capital Markets

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

In institutional investing, many players seem to view RPA as a way to also deal with stringent regulatory requirements, lower projected future returns and growing cost pressures. The traditional RPA approach used by large financial services players usually doesn’t easily work in institutional investing. The challenge with this?

Investors

Midaxo

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll explore four keys to running a successful M&A due diligence and offer some insights for navigating this complex terrain. It’s natural to become emotionally invested in a transaction, especially after investing time and resources in due diligence.

M&A

Devensoft

JUNE 14, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll explore how ESG factors impact M&A deals and provide guidance on how to make sustainable investments. ESG factors can impact the valuation of a target company. Consider ESG in the valuation process: Investors and acquirers should consider ESG factors when valuing a target company.

M&A

Software Equity Group

MARCH 26, 2024

Main Capital has made 215 total investments since its founding, with current assets under management (AUM) of $2.37B and an active portfolio of 47 firms, with a median valuation of $10.25M. One of the oldest firms on this list, the Chicago-based firm with 122 professionals, has made 522 total investments since its founding in 1980.

Private Equity