Sector trends - September 2023: Brokers/Corporate Finance
JD Supra: Mergers
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Pan-European banks, including Mediobanca and Deutsche Bank, seek senior dealmaker bench strength through high profile acquisitions. By: White & Case LLP
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Corporate Finance and M&A in Québec: Finding the Bright Spots in a Challenging Year
JD Supra: Mergers
AUGUST 21, 2023
In 2023, private equity, mergers and acquisitions and venture capital financings have experienced a slowdown across Canada, on the heels of a historically strong year in 2022.
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Why a $1.5 trillion source of corporate financing is choking on higher rates
Global Banking & Finance
JULY 5, 2023
trillion source of corporate financing is choking on higher rates By Naomi Rovnick and Chiara Elisei LONDON (Reuters) – A financial stream that helped fund the world’s riskiest companies and grew into a market estimated at $1.5 trillion in the low interest rate years is drying up, as aggressive rate hikes bring […]
Understanding the Tax Shield in Corporate Finance
Wizenius
APRIL 14, 2023
Tax shield refers to the reduction in taxable income that results from taking advantage of allowable deductions, such as interest expenses on debt. This means that a company can reduce their taxable income by deducting the interest payments made on their debt from their taxable income. million, resulting in a lower tax bill.
M&A Disputes: Survey Says Digital Assets & AI Likely Sources of Conflict
Deal Lawyers
AUGUST 3, 2023
The report is the result of a survey of 162 leading M&A-focused lawyers, private equity professionals and corporate finance advisors around the world. Berkeley Research Group recently published its Mid-Year M&A Disputes Report, which addresses emerging hotspots and assesses the broader global M&A disputes landscape.
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10-11-2023 Newsletter: How to win in Investment Banking? From Analyst to VP
OfficeHours
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Date: Friday, October 13, 2023 Time: 12:00 pm ET Polly Helvacioglu began her career working part-time as an Insurance Broker Analyst whilst completing studies for her Master’s in Finance at Hult International Business School. Balancing a professional and personal life can be difficult. How do you balance your work and personal life?
M&A Through The Eyes of The Strategic Acquirer with Scott Kaeser
How2Exit
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
He has a background in corporate finance and management consulting, and has successfully completed over 30 acquisitions in the security industry. He discusses his background in corporate finance and management consulting, and how he got started in the security industry.
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Into Legals? Tips for Navigating the Final Stages
Benchmark International
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
Having been involved in hundreds of mid-market transactions, Roger Forshaw – Director and fully qualified ICAEW Corporate Finance professional – highlights some recurring themes that are key to ensuring a smooth process from entering exclusivity through to completion.
Top DCF Modeling Courses for Aspiring Finance Professionals
OfficeHours
MAY 31, 2023
Corporate Finance Institute (CFI): Now, at first glance, the Corporate Finance Institute article has a bit more substance compared to the aforementioned free Wall Street Oasis guide.
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Benchmark International Winner at the Insider Media North West Dealmakers Awards 2023
Benchmark International
OCTOBER 13, 2023
Benchmark International is delighted to announce that it has won Mid-Market Corporate Finance Team of the Year at the Insider Media North West Dealmakers Awards 2023.
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What is the Break-Even Point? (Formula and Calculation)
Peak Frameworks
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Practical Tips for Corporate Finance Professionals For corporate finance professionals, mastering the break-even point can be a game-changer. It assumes that fixed and variable costs remain constant, which may not always be the case in the real world.
What is the World Trade Organization (WTO)?
Peak Frameworks
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
The Role of WTO in Private Equity, Investment Banking, and Corporate Finance The World Trade Organization (WTO) serves as a linchpin in the realm of international trade, thereby indirectly shaping the global finance industry. The recent U.S.-China
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What is a Price Index? (Definition, Examples, and Applications)
Peak Frameworks
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Application in Private Equity and Corporate Finance In the heart of high-stakes deals and corporate strategies, price indices serve as a touchstone for decision-making processes in both private equity and corporate finance. For private equity, this meant more predictable financing costs for leveraged buyouts.
Aaron Solganick was recognized on the annual Leaders of Influence: Investment Bankers 2023 – Los Angeles Business Journal
Solganick & Co.
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
Riley Securities and was a Vice President of Investment Banking for KPMG Corporate Finance. For more information, please contact us. .’s operations and growth strategy, as well as leads the M&A transaction process for all of the firm’s clients.
The Path to Success: How to Become an Investment Banker
OfficeHours
MAY 24, 2023
Building a Strong Understanding of Financial Concepts In order to pass the interview process, it is important to develop a solid understanding of financial concepts, including financial analysis, valuation techniques, financial modeling, and corporate finance.
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SWOT Analysis: A Framework to Analyze Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats
Peak Frameworks
MAY 23, 2023
Practical Application of SWOT Analysis in Finance SWOT Analysis is a versatile tool, equally applicable in Investment Banking, Private Equity, and Corporate Finance. Corporate Finance In Corporate Finance, strategic financial planning and risk assessment are enhanced by SWOT Analysis.
What is the Risk to Companies that get Left Behind in the Photonics Industry Consolidation?
Focus Investment Banking
NOVEMBER 19, 2023
Brent Costello has more than 30 years experience as an investment banker and mergers and acquisition and corporate finance lawyer. Frequently, acquisitions offer a better overall equity outcome than the “grow and sell later” strategy. DOWNLOAD THE FULL ARTICLE.
Preemptive Diligence: A Founder’s Solution to Preparing for Investor Scrutiny.
Beyond M&A
OCTOBER 2, 2023
And it’s a particularly new idea – we already provide this service to corporate finance houses looking to put firms up for sale; and we also provide external preemptive cyber assessments of firms before they are acquired. Through this collaborative method, we don’t just point out flaws; we work together to fix them.
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What is Budgeting? (Key Types, Examples, and Budgeting Trends)
Peak Frameworks
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
This is especially true in the high-stakes realms of Private Equity, Investment Banking, and Corporate Finance. If you're interested in breaking into finance, check out our Private Equity Course and Investment Banking Course , which help thousands of candidates land top jobs every year.
FOCUS Investment Banking Welcomes New Chief Business Development Officer
Focus Investment Banking
OCTOBER 10, 2023
Washington, DC, (October 10, 2023) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture and corporate finance services, announced today that Paul Waters has joined the firm as Chief Business Development Officer.
FOCUS Investment Banking Named a Top Investment Bank for Lower Middle Market M&A in Q3 2023
Focus Investment Banking
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Washington, DC, (October 30, 2023) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a leading national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, is honored to be named among the Top Lower Middle Market Investment Banks for the third quarter of 2023 by Axial.
FOCUS Investment Banking Named a Top Consumer Industry M&A Advisor
Focus Investment Banking
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Washington, DC, (October 2, 2023) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, has been recognized as a leading M&A advisor in the consumer industry.
FOCUS Investment Banking Represents Auto Body Innovations, Inc. in its sale to Caliber Collision
Focus Investment Banking
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Washington, DC, (October 19, 2023) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, announced today that Auto Body Innovations (ABI), with locations in Upper Marlboro and Owings, Maryland, has been acquired by Caliber Collision.
Revolutionizing Finance with Quality Management
Peak Frameworks
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Quality Management in Corporate Finance In the realm of corporate finance, Quality Management can aid strategic financial planning and corporate decision-making. In 2012, Microsoft made a significant corporate financial decision — the acquisition of Yammer for $1.2 billion.
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What is the Fisher Equation? Explanation and Examples in Finance
Peak Frameworks
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Corporate Finance Professionals CFOs and finance teams, especially in multinational corporations , must understand the Fisher Equation to make informed decisions about capital structure, especially concerning debt. A case in point is the 2015 M&A boom in the U.S.
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What is a Partnership? Exploring Types of Business Partnership
Peak Frameworks
JUNE 21, 2023
These are roles often overseen by corporate finance professionals. The Role of Finance Professionals in Business Partnerships Investment bankers , private equity professionals, and corporate finance experts play instrumental roles in business partnerships.
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FOCUS Investment Banking Named a Top 100 Investment Bank for Lower Middle Market M&A in 2023
Focus Investment Banking
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Washington, DC, (October 2, 2023) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a leading national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, is excited to be named among the Top 100 Lower Middle Market Investment Banks of 2023 by Axial.
Periculum Advises AMW Construction Supply, LLC. in its Sale to Gypsum Management & Supply, Inc.
Periculum Capital
OCTOBER 27, 2023
About Periculum Capital Company, LLC Periculum is a leading investment and merchant banking firm serving the corporate finance needs of middle market companies. Thanks to the entire Periculum team for bringing us to a successful closing!” The firm was founded in 1998 to provide sophisticated financial advisory and transaction services.
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Japan’s Itochu Taps KPMG for Adhesives Carve-Out
The Deal
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Itochu has tapped KPMG Corporate Finance Inc. Japanese conglomerate Itochu Corp. has retained financial advisers for a carve-out of small adhesives unit Helmitin Inc., sources familiar with the matter said. to run an auction process for the unit, which generates Ebitda of less than $10 million, the people said.
FOCUS Investment Banking Represents East Coast Retina, PA in its Sale to Retina Consultants of America
Focus Investment Banking
JUNE 20, 2023
Washington, DC, (June 20, 2023) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, announced today that East Coast Retina, PA (“The Company”) has been acquired by Retina Consultants of America (“RCA”), a comprehensive physician management (..)
FOCUS Investment Banking Represents Michigan ENT & Allergy Specialists in its sale to Parallel ENT & Allergy
Focus Investment Banking
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
FOCUS managing directors Eric Yetter and Andy Snyder advised Michigan ENT in this partnership.
Bob Bicksler Joins FOCUS Investment Banking
Focus Investment Banking
JUNE 9, 2023
Washington, DC, (June 9, 2023) – FOCUS Investment Banking , a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, announced today that Bob Bicksler has joined FOCUS as a Senior Advisor who will focus primarily on the photonics industry.
FOCUS Investment Banking Represents Bearing Distributors, Inc. in its sale to Applied Industrial Technologies
Focus Investment Banking
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Washington, DC, (October 20, 2023) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture and corporate finance services, announced today that Bearing Distributors, Inc.
Shareholders vs. Stakeholders - Understanding Corporate Responsibilities
Peak Frameworks
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
The Role of Financial Professionals in the Stakeholder vs. Shareholder Debate Financial professionals, whether they're in private equity, investment banking , or corporate finance, play an instrumental role in navigating the intricate dynamics of stakeholder and shareholder interests.
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What are Consumer Products? (Types, Definitions, and Industry Analysis)
Peak Frameworks
AUGUST 24, 2023
Role of Finance in the Consumer Products Industry In the consumer products industry, private equity firms, investment banks, and corporate finance have distinct roles: , Private Equity : Firms like KKR have successfully invested in consumer products companies, driving value through operational improvements and strategic acquisitions.
Consolidation Heats Up the Photonics Industry
Focus Investment Banking
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
Brent Costello has more than 30 years experience as an investment banker and mergers and acquisition and corporate finance lawyer. In the next installment of this report, we’ll discuss how these problems lead to consolidation of companies in the photonics industry.
What Is Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions Theory?
Peak Frameworks
AUGUST 15, 2023
Corporate Finance Applying Hofstede's dimensions can also prove useful in corporate finance. When Facebook sought funding in 2010, it found a willing partner in Singapore's wealth fund GIC , highlighting the country's openness to riskier, high-potential investments.
FOCUS Investment Banking Named a Top Industrial Industry M&A Advisor
Focus Investment Banking
JUNE 19, 2023
Washington, DC, (June 19, 2023) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, has been recognized as a leading M&A advisor in the industrial industry.
FOCUS Investment Banking Represents CES Industrial, LLC in its Sale to Chicago Switchboard, Inc.
Focus Investment Banking
JUNE 9, 2023
Washington, DC, (June 12, 2023) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture and corporate finance services, announced today that CES Industrial, LLC (“CES”), a leading industrial electrical installation and control panel manufacturing company, has been acquired (..)
Bulge Bracket IB Or Boutique IB - Which one to choose?
Wizenius
JULY 9, 2023
They also tend to have broader exit opportunities, such as moving to private equity, corporate finance, or executive roles within large corporations. Ultimately, the decision depends on your personal preferences, career aspirations, and the type of experience you seek.
What is a Retainer Fee? (Definition, Examples in Finance)
Peak Frameworks
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Retainer fees , an integral part of the finance landscape, offer security for both professionals and clients. While they're seen in numerous sectors, their significance shines particularly in investment banking , private equity, and corporate finance.
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FOCUS Investment Banking Named #1 Lower Middle Market M&A Advisor In Q2 2023?
Focus Investment Banking
JULY 27, 2023
Washington, DC, (July 27, 2023) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”) a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, is thrilled to announce its exceptional achievement of being named #1 on Axial’s second quarter 2023 lower middle market investment bank league table.
FOCUS Investment Banking Represents Guaranty Chevrolet in its Sale to CFO Auto Group, Inc.
Focus Investment Banking
AUGUST 21, 2023
Washington, DC, (August 21, 2023) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, announced today that Guaranty Chevrolet , a family-owned Chevrolet dealer in Junction City, Oregon, has been acquired by CFO Auto Group, Inc.
FOCUS Investment Banking Represents CORE Industrial Partners in its Acquisition of Coining Manufacturing and Precision Machine Products
Focus Investment Banking
JULY 20, 2023
Washington, DC, (July 20, 2023) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, announced today that GEM Manufacturing (“GEM”), a portfolio company of CORE Industrial Partners (“CORE”), has acquired Coining Manufacturing LLC (“Coining”) (..)
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