How2Exit

OCTOBER 28, 2024

This episode provides an in-depth exploration of how Issac’s early career experiences and mentorship shaped his unique approach to acquiring and scaling e-commerce businesses. These insights underscore the episode's rich offering of business strategies and underscore the fast-paced, data-driven nature of the e-commerce industry.

Mergers and Acquisitions

Focus Investment Banking

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

With over 20 years of executive leadership, M&A expertise, and business strategy experience, Conor strengthens FOCUS’s capabilities across multiple industry sectors, including Power Systems & Renewables, Outdoor Products & eCommerce, Advanced Manufacturing, and Telecommunications & Digital Media.

Investment Banking

Sun Acquisitions

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Merging for Sustainability Muscle Imagine a company with a revolutionary battery technology for electric vehicles merging with a leading electric car manufacturer. This merger would allow the retailer to integrate sustainable practices into its core business model, offering eco-conscious consumers the products they desire.

M&A

Lake Country Advisors

JUNE 24, 2025

Before acquiring a business, buyers don’t just look at your customer list or brand image; they want the numbers. Financial metrics give them a clear picture of your company’s stability, scalability, and profitability when you are selling your business. Growth also reassures them that your business hasn’t plateaued.

Business

MergersCorp M&A International

JUNE 21, 2025

and Chinese business environments. The partnership is expected to focus on a variety of sectors, including technology, manufacturing, healthcare, and consumer goods, reflecting the diverse investment interests between the two nations.

Mergers and Acquisitions

Sun Acquisitions

JUNE 27, 2025

Businesses can make informed decisions and mitigate risks by conducting thorough due diligence and accurately valuing a target company. Operational Due Diligence: Evaluate the company’s operations, including its supply chain, manufacturing processes, and customer relationships.

Valuation

Sun Acquisitions

JULY 24, 2025

An unusual confluence of events has created serious strategic advantages for business sellers. Our firm, Sun Acquisitions, just closed a manufacturing transaction for a strong, family-owned business. “This most recent manufacturing deal attracted more than 300 registered buyers and 12 competitive offers.

Manufacturing

MergersCorp M&A International

JUNE 5, 2025

For businesses contemplating strategic transactions, tariffs introduce a complex web of financial, operational, and legal considerations that can fundamentally alter deal viability, valuation, and post-merger integration. Operational Efficiencies: Investing in automation and lean manufacturing to offset increased costs.

Mergers and Acquisitions

Lake Country Advisors

JUNE 11, 2025

When selling a business, one of the most important and often overlooked decisions you’ll make is how to structure the deal itself. Most business sales fall into one of two categories: asset sales or stock sales. The legal business entity stays with the seller: Since only assets are being sold, your LLC or corporation remains intact.

Sale

MergersCorp M&A International

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

In today’s rapidly evolving financial landscape, businesses are constantly seeking ways to grow, optimize operations, and enhance their competitive edge. In this environment, MergersCorp Investment Banking stands out as a dedicated partner for businesses navigating the complexities of the global market.

Investment Banking

Lake Country Advisors

MAY 9, 2025

Selling a middle-market business requires meticulous planning, clear objectives, and a deep understanding of your sector. Owners in the manufacturing, construction, and technology industries often want to secure the highest possible valuation while maintaining a smooth, confidential process. What Is Considered a Middle-Market Business?

Middle Market

Sun Acquisitions

JUNE 23, 2025

Operational Due Diligence : Evaluate the target company’s operations, including its supply chain, manufacturing processes, and customer relationships. The post Lessons Learned from Successful M&A Deals appeared first on Sun Acquisitions | Chicago Business Broker and M&A Firm.

M&A

CNBC: Investing

JULY 28, 2025

The bank's analysts upgraded shares of the athletic footwear and apparel manufacturer to an overweight rating from neutral. Global Business and Financial News, Stock Quotes, and Market Data and Analysis. Skip Navigation Markets Pre-Markets U.S. Analyst Matthew Boss hiked his price target to $93 per share from $64.

Media

Focus Investment Banking

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Potential buyers will be looking at this metric if youre considering selling your business, you should too. Its counter-intuitive as a manufacturing business owner, youd love to land the major contract, the exclusive deal, the one big order with one name-brand customer that can anchor your operations for months or even years to come.

Manufacturing

CNBC: Investing

AUGUST 9, 2025

Woodward The aerospace components manufacturer industry is firing on all cylinders, analyst Noah Poponak said after Woodward's fiscal third quarter earnings report. Skip Navigation Markets Pre-Markets U.S. Poponak says Fort Collins, Colo.-based " Meanwhile shares of the company have already soared 49% this year.

Stock

Focus Investment Banking

JULY 17, 2025

The Perils of Customer Concentration in M&A In the first half of 2025, we had the unfortunate experience of having to withdraw from the market two separate manufacturing businesses while they were in the middle of a sale process. Each lost a major customer, constituting over 50% of revenues.

M&A

Solganick & Co.

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Signify acquires Intelligent Lighting Controls : Signify, a leading lighting company, acquired Intelligent Lighting Controls (ILC), a US-based manufacturer of wired control systems. This acquisition expands Signify’s connected lighting portfolio and strengthens its position in the smart building market.

M&A

Beyond M&A

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The potential for Agentic AI to disrupt existing business models and create new markets is immense. In industries such as manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain management, Agentic AI can optimize operations, reduce costs, and enhance efficiency. Moreover, the healthcare sector stands to benefit enormously from Agentic AI.

Investors

CNBC: Investing

JUNE 26, 2025

Fellow semiconductor manufacturer Broadcom has also notched a 16% gain year to date. Global Business and Financial News, Stock Quotes, and Market Data and Analysis. Skip Navigation Markets Pre-Markets U.S. " Nvidia is up 16% for the year. On Tuesday, HSBC upgraded the stock to a buy rating from hold. All Rights Reserved.

Stock

Solganick & Co.

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Signify acquires Intelligent Lighting Controls : Signify, a leading lighting company, acquired Intelligent Lighting Controls (ILC), a US-based manufacturer of wired control systems. This acquisition expands Signify’s connected lighting portfolio and strengthens its position in the smart building market.

M&A

Focus Investment Banking

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The acquisition expands Sunrises footprint in the Southern California region and the company continues to seek acquisitions, focusing on family businesses or founder-led companies. Sunrise Produce, a California-based produce distribution platform of Investcorp, acquired Moceri Produce, a specialty produce distributor based in San Diego.

Food

Focus Investment Banking

JUNE 19, 2025

FOCUS’s Industrials team brings deep domain expertise across multiple verticals, including manufacturing, industrial services, automation, and specialty distribution. The firm’s dedicated industry coverage and national reach have made it a trusted advisor to business owners, financial sponsors, and strategic acquirers alike.

Investment Banking

Midaxo

MARCH 19, 2025

The Need for KPI Management Inorganic growth is a critical driver to business success. KPIs are metrics that are linked to a business objective and have a target/goal. The M&A team focuses on getting the deal closed, while the business unit is responsible for realizing synergies. Data fragmentation. VDR for diligence).

M&A

CNBC: Investing

JUNE 6, 2025

"The sector [should be] able to largely mitigate the impact of tariffs in the mid/long term through manufacturing repatriation and 2) [there's] no clear path for MFN ["most favored nation"] to move forward without Congressional approval (outside of IRA price negotiations)," Schott said. All Rights Reserved.

S&P

MergersCorp M&A International

JULY 19, 2025

The BBB extends, modifies, and makes permanent many provisions first introduced under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), while also introducing entirely new rules that will impact businesses and high-net-worth individuals and families for years to come. Advance Manufacturing Credit — Jumped from 25% to 35% starting in 2026.

Debt

CNBC: Investing

JULY 24, 2025

Langan said that scaling robotaxis and Optimus humanoids could take longer than expected, which he believes raises risks as Tesla's core business weakens. offer growth and margin opportunities that greatly exceed those of the traditional EV business, which is under pressure," he added. Skip Navigation Markets Pre-Markets U.S.

Shares

CNBC: Investing

JULY 13, 2025

Washing machines and refrigerator manufacturer Whirlpool is another stock JPMorgan views as a strong short pick, primarily due to its high valuation. Global Business and Financial News, Stock Quotes, and Market Data and Analysis. Skip Navigation Markets Pre-Markets U.S. All Rights Reserved.

S&P

JD Supra: Mergers

JULY 15, 2025

As AI technologies become deeply embedded across key economic sectors such as finance, manufacturing, retail, education, energy and healthcare, they are not just transforming business models; they are also increasingly attracting scrutiny from competition authorities. By: WilmerHale

Mergers

Beyond M&A

JANUARY 10, 2025

It promises not just to change how we work, play, and engage with our environment but also to transform business operations and customer experiences fundamentally. Manufacturing : Digital twins enable efficient, safer operations. Such rapid growth is underpinned by the technologys ability to deliver measurable business outcomes.

Investment

CNBC: Investing

JUNE 13, 2025

The bank upgraded shares of the consumer and commercial goods manufacturer to an overweight rating from neutral. Global Business and Financial News, Stock Quotes, and Market Data and Analysis. Skip Navigation Markets Pre-Markets U.S. Simultaneously, analyst Andrea Teixeira raised her price target to $7 per share from $6.

Retail

Cooley M&A

JANUARY 22, 2025

billion acquisition of Catalent, a leader in contract manufacturing for cell and gene therapies, stands out as the largest healthcare deal of 2024. 2] Novo Holdings $16.5 billion sale of Carmot Therapeutics, a promising Swiss GLP-1 drug developer, further underscores the sectors vitality.

M&A

Sun Acquisitions

JANUARY 8, 2025

In business as in life, two things are key: Timing and preparation. Selling a business in Information Technology (IT) or within the Managed Services Provider (MSP) space means getting both of these things right. Businesses such as this often have recurring revenue, scalability and efficiency in spades.

Business

Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

JANUARY 15, 2025

Managing Director Stuart Knott, who led the deal team for CCA, added, CCAs Business Services Team is grateful to have had the opportunity to advise Fireline on such an important step in a legacy that extends over three generations of the Waters family.

Corporation

Focus Investment Banking

MAY 9, 2025

With products manufactured at four facilities, FootingFirst is committed to delivering optimal footing systems that prioritize the comfort and soundness of the surface for horses. Morton Buildings is a leader in post-frame manufacturing and construction serving the equestrian, agricultural, residential, and commercial sectors.

Investment Banking

Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Freestate joined the Sojitz Energy Solutions & Healthcare Division with Sojitz as a standalone business in the U.S. Sojitz conducts businesses such as manufacturing, selling, importing, and exporting a multitude of products. Freestate has annual revenue of approximately $300 million.

Corporation

Sun Acquisitions

JUNE 17, 2025

When most people think of private equity, manufacturing isn’t usually the first industry that comes to mind. Yet, recent data tells a different story—one of strong and sustained interest in industrial businesses that are quietly powering some of the most active deal-making in the middle market.

Private Equity

CNBC: Investing

JULY 20, 2025

" In the same note, Jefferies included a list of stocks that could outperform on lower oil prices, including the following: Advanced Micro Devices shares have surged 30% this year, but the graphics processing unit manufacturer may have further upside. Global Business and Financial News, Stock Quotes, and Market Data and Analysis.

Stock