Lake Country Advisors

MAY 9, 2025

Engaging local business brokers or specialized brokers for manufacturing or construction adds targeted expertise, while having the right advisors streamlines decision-making and overcomes potential hurdles. Comparing your operation to both enterprise-level organizations and smaller firms reveals insights to guide a successful sale.

Middle Market

Lake Country Advisors

AUGUST 6, 2025

A business broker can help you identify and evaluate these buyer types, so you know what to expect before the first conversation takes place. Investor Buyer : This includes private equity firms, family offices, or individual investors who see your business as an opportunity for return on investment.

Investors

Lake Country Advisors

JULY 17, 2025

This is when a larger company, often backed by private equity or already operating in a particular space, acquires a smaller, related business to support or expand its existing operations. These deals come in all shapes and sizes, and not all of them are as complex as they sound.

Acquisitions

The TRADE

JUNE 16, 2025

The move follows Redburn Atlantic’s winning Best Agency Broker at The TRADE’s inaugural 2024 Leaders in Trading New York Awards in November. In the US, Finn Maloney is set to join Redburn Atlantic’s US execution team to help with the ongoing build out of its US electronic offering.

Capital Market

Sun Acquisitions

JUNE 17, 2025

When most people think of private equity, manufacturing isn’t usually the first industry that comes to mind. According to Private Equity Info , over the past two years, there have been more than 1,060 manufacturing-focused private equity transactions , a surprising figure that underscores the sector’s enduring appeal.

Private Equity

Sun Acquisitions

JANUARY 8, 2025

This is music to the ears of strategic acquirers and private equity firms. Private equity buyers who are after targets with stable cash flows and growth potential. Businesses such as this often have recurring revenue, scalability and efficiency in spades.

Business

CNBC: Investing

JULY 14, 2025

BlackRock (BLK) , Interactive Brokers (IBKR) and Netflix (NFLX) are all strong stocks at interesting inflection points. BlackRock's "all in" initiatives around crypto and private equity products are a big part of the story. The other three are worth taking a look at. billion, up 11.8% year-over-year.

Stock

Sun Acquisitions

JUNE 9, 2025

Private equity or other financial buyers are another frequent purchaser in this industry. An M&A advisor/business broker can also create a pool of highly qualified buyers. The post How to Sell Your Sign Manufacturing Business for a Premium appeared first on Sun Acquisitions | Chicago Business Broker and M&A Firm.

Manufacturing

OfficeHours

JUNE 6, 2023

Private equity is an investment asset class that has gained significant prominence and popularity in recent decades. However, private equity can seem complex and intimidating to beginners who are unfamiliar with its fundamentals. Private equity firms also invest in distressed debt or provide private debt financing.

Private Equity

JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Join us for a lively 30-minute discussion where our head of transactional insurance and the head of our private equity practice discuss top trends in M&A and PE.

Private Equity

Sica Fletcher

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

In recent posts, we outlined the background of and reasons for the dramatic upsurge of private equity investment in the insurance brokerage industry , how the combination of private equity and low interest rates have dramatically raised valuations , and how private equity sponsored agencies increasingly dominate the insurance agency business.

Private Equity

Focus Investment Banking

MAY 22, 2025

What a Good Insurance Broker Looks Like Inside the Traits that Make Brokers Acquisition Ready As M&A activity continues to consolidate a fragmented U.S. From reoccurring commissions and operational efficiency to commercial lines focus and niche specialisation, the profile of a good broker has never been clearer.

Broker

Sica Fletcher

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Our recent blog posts have covered the private equity boom in insurance brokerages , however, the reality is that the vast preponderance of insurance brokerages (probably over 95%) have revenues under $5 million annually. How can you take advantage of the dramatic upsurge of private equity investment in the insurance brokerage?

Private Equity

OfficeHours

OCTOBER 11, 2023

For the past months, OfficeHours has had some amazing speakers, including private equity pros, HBS MBA grads, and successful founders. We cover topics like private equity, investment banking, switching careers, and how to grow in your job.

Investment Banking

Sica Fletcher

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

2023 Year-End Index Reflects Continued Emphasis on Strategic Fit for Investors NEW YORK, NY - February 6, 2024 - Sica | Fletcher releases the 2023 Year-End Agency & Broker Buyer Index. According to the report, SF Index members acquired 566 Agents/Brokers in 2023, totaling $2.2B in agency and broker revenue.

Broker

Mergers and Inquisitions

JULY 26, 2023

But over the years, they morphed into a well-known topic and then a commonly derided topic – as many people argue that search fund experience is worthless, while others claim it’s “just as good” as working in banking or private equity. Do you plan to use business brokers or investment bankers in your search process?

Private Equity

Sica Fletcher

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Q3 Index Reflects an Emphasis on Strategic Fit for Investors in 2023 NEW YORK, NY – November 8, 2023 - Sica | Fletcher releases the Q3 2023 Agency & Broker Buyer Index. The Sica | Fletcher Broker Buyer Index stands as the leading report on mergers and acquisitions within the insurance brokerage sector.

Broker

How2Exit

MARCH 19, 2023

Carrick went to work for a Wall Street brokerage firm and managed money for clients as a stock broker. This is why it is important to work with a broker or financial advisor who can help you understand the true value of your business and set realistic expectations. This is known as the micro private equity space.

Business

Sica Fletcher

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

In 2019, we closed the largest number of transactions ever for our firm, reflecting the increasingly robust M&A market for insurance brokers driven mainly by private equity sponsored brokerages. Sica | Fletcher is excited to keep with momentum going into 2020.

Insurance

How2Exit

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The company was founded by Peter Lerman, who stumbled into an opportunity to work part-time for a private equity firm while he was in graduate school. Additionally, Axial.com helps sellers find advisors and brokers to assist with the sale process.

Business

Sun Acquisitions

APRIL 7, 2022

CSI is owned by private equity firm Argosy Capital based in Wayne, PA. The post Sun Acquisitions Announces the Sale of a Manufacturing, Distribution & E-Commerce Company appeared first on Sun Acquisitions | Chicago Business Broker and M&A Firm.

Manufacturing

Sica Fletcher

MAY 13, 2024

Q1 2024 Agency and Broker Buyer Index Reveals a Dynamic Landscape for Insurance M&A NEW YORK, NY - May 13, 2024 - Sica | Fletcher releases the Q1 2024 Agency & Broker Buyer Index. The Sica | Fletcher Index is the leading report on mergers and acquisitions within the insurance brokerage sector.

Insurance

Sica Fletcher

AUGUST 30, 2023

Q2 Broker Buyer Index Shows a 16% Increase in Deal Volume Over Q1 2023 NEW YORK, NY - August 30, 2023 - Sica | Fletcher releases the Q2 2023 Agency & Broker Buyer Index. The Sica | Fletcher Agency & Broker Buyer Index is the most comprehensive report on insurance brokerage M&A activity in existence.

M&A

Sica Fletcher

AUGUST 5, 2024

YTD June 2024 Agency and Broker Buyer Index Shows a Steady Rise for M&As NEW YORK, NY – August 6, 2024 - Sica | Fletcher releases the Q2 2024 Agency & Broker Buyer Index. Private Equity-backed buyers maintain a dominant position in M&A activity, accounting for 87% of YTD June 2024 Index transactions.

M&A

Sica Fletcher

AUGUST 5, 2024

YTD June 2024 Agency and Broker Buyer Index Shows a Steady Rise for M&As NEW YORK, NY – August 5, 2024 - Sica | Fletcher releases the Q2 2024 Agency & Broker Buyer Index. Private Equity-backed buyers maintain a dominant position in M&A activity, accounting for 87% of YTD June 2024 Index transactions.

M&A

How2Exit

APRIL 4, 2023

This is especially true for larger transactions, such as those involving private equity. Private equity firms get their money from investors, and when interest rates are high, they have to lower the multiple they pay in order to get the same return they did when interest rates were lower.

Business

Sica Fletcher

JUNE 10, 2020

More and more, we see private equity (PE) backed brokers emerging as the dominant buyers in the space. We are also the leading advisor to the private equity firms that are most interested in investing in insurance brokerages and in the private equity sponsored agencies that have been created in recent years.

Private Equity

How2Exit

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

rn Key Takeaways: rn rn Off-market deals offer faster sales and avoid the lengthy process of working with brokers. rn rn Quotes: rn rn "Off-market deals often offer a faster sell and avoid the lengthy process of working with brokers." Off-market deals refer to opportunities that are not listed by brokers or on public websites.

Negotiation

Sica Fletcher

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Every year, numerous insurance agency and broker principals attempt to sell their companies by being " Serial Daters". We are also the leading advisor to the private equity firms that are most interested in investing in insurance brokerages and in the private equity sponsored agencies that have been created in recent years.

Private Equity

Sun Acquisitions

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Private Equity Investment: Private equity firms can be strategic partners for mid-sized businesses looking to finance M&A transactions. In exchange for an equity stake in the company, private equity investors provide capital to fund acquisitions and support growth initiatives.

M&A

How2Exit

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Juan has a background in finance and technology, and he has experience in investment banking and private equity. rn They pre-approve a lot of deals from various brokers and have funded over 30 buyers so far. rn Boopos looks at the quality of revenues and financial metrics when evaluating businesses for funding.

Funds

Sun Acquisitions

JANUARY 17, 2023

1. Hire a Business Broker. Business brokers are experts who specialize in assisting business owners and investors to sell or buy companies. As a seller, brokers have the expertise and experience to help you find potential buyers, negotiate terms of the sale, and handle all the various paperwork that’s involved.

Healthcare

How2Exit

JULY 8, 2024

His journey spans from co-founding a venture capital-funded startup to working closely with private equity firms as an independent sponsor. Nick Akers, in his conversation with Ronald Skelton on the How to Exit podcast, shares his extensive journey from a private equity pathway to embracing a structured search fund model.

IT

How2Exit

APRIL 10, 2023

To do this, they work with registered broker-dealers that are legally able to raise money on behalf of companies. They also partner with other broker-dealers in the United States and have a chaperone broker-dealer arrangement which allows foreign broker-dealers to have oversight of American broker-dealers when working in the US.

Capital

How2Exit

JULY 3, 2023

The speaker mentions that if the seller's main goal is to retire or spend more time with their family, a private equity firm may not be the right buyer. Private equity firms often require the seller to stay involved in the business for a certain period of time and may offer additional incentives to keep them engaged.

Mergers and Acquisitions

Sica Fletcher

JUNE 2, 2020

First, these brokers each have growth strategies whose success is measured by the expansion of revenues and EBITDA. We will have much more to report on the current state of the private equity and debt markets for insurance brokers in our next blog. There are two principal reasons. Insurance brokerage is a GDP business.

Insurance

Sica Fletcher

JULY 1, 2020

Update on Private Equity and Insurance Brokerages In our ,, previous article , we reported that the COVID-19 pandemic had not diminished the pace of mergers and acquisitions transactions we are seeing in the insurance agency and brokerage sector. Private equity firms continue to drive transaction pace and value.

Private Equity