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JANUARY 17, 2025

Washington, DC (January 17, 2024) FOCUS Investment Banking (FOCUS), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, announced today that Stillwater Technologies LLC (Stillwater) has been acquired by ReNEW Manufacturing Solutions (ReNEW).

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JUNE 19, 2025

FOCUS Investment Banking Named Top 50 Industrials M&A Advisor by Axial FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a leading national middle market investment banking firm, is proud to announce it has been named one of the Top 50 Industrials M&A Advisors by Axial , the leading platform for lower middle market dealmaking.

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JANUARY 21, 2025

Washington, DC (January 22, 2025) FOCUS Investment Banking , a premier middle market investment bank, is pleased to announce that Joe Tomarchio , a veteran automotive industry leader, has joined the firm as a Senior Advisor in its Automotive group.

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JUNE 23, 2025

We enjoyed working with Dr. O’Brien throughout this process and are thrilled with the outcome,” said Eric Yetter, Managing Director and Healthcare Team Leader at FOCUS Investment Banking. Sitwell had many strengths and a wonderful growth story, which allowed us to flex our process and deliver some very strong offers.

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JANUARY 21, 2025

and Dublin, Ireland January 23, 2025 FOCUS Investment Banking based in the US (the Company) and FOCUS Capital Partners (FCP) based in Ireland have combined ownership and operations to provide best in class investment banking services for middle-market clients. Washington, D.C.

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JANUARY 8, 2025

Washington, DC, (January 8, 2025) FOCUS Investment Banking, a leading middle-market investment banking firm, is pleased to announce that Bob Lipton has joined the firm as a Managing Director in the Human Capital Management (HCM) team.

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JULY 8, 2025

Breaking Down the FOCUS Sell-Side Process FOCUS Investment Banking is a leading sell-side advisor serving middle market companies. The healthcare team at FOCUS Investment Banking specializes in handling these competitive sell-side processes. Our healthcare services clients (e.g., Our healthcare services clients (e.g.,

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NOVEMBER 14, 2024

” The 2024 IT Nation Torch Award Honorees are: Partner Excellence Award: Abraham Garver , Managing Director at FOCUS Investment Banking, was recognized for his exceptional contributions to the IT Nation and ConnectWise communities, consistently driving value and supporting partners’ growth.

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MAY 29, 2025

Download full article here. As reshoring gains momentum and industrial sectors continue to grow, ReNews platform is poised to capture the opportunities ahead one carefully chosen acquisition at a time. The post Why ReNew Manufacturing Solutions is Bullish on Precision Machining and Fabrication Companies appeared first on FOCUS.

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MAY 9, 2025

FOCUS Investment Banking Represents Footing First LLC in its Sale to Morton Buildings, Inc. This acquisition marks a significant milestone for FootingFirst, said Mike McCraw, Managing Director at FOCUS Investment Banking. appeared first on FOCUS.

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JULY 9, 2025

How Investment Bankers are Different than Brokers Why Dental Business Owners Choose Bankers Over Brokers When it comes time to sell, many dental practice owners are unsure whether to work with a broker or a banker. Download Full Article as PDF The post How Investment Bankers are Different than Brokers appeared first on FOCUS.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Washington, DC, (November 20, 2024) – Cole Strandberg, Managing Director at FOCUS Investment Banking and host of the Autobody News Collision Vision podcast , was one of several auto aftermarket experts to present during the IDEAS Collide Showcase at SEMA earlier this month.

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Solganick & Co.

JANUARY 28, 2025

Investment banking firm Solganick & Co. (“Solganick”) has issued its latest mergers and acquisitions (M&A) report on the IT Solutions and VARs sector. About Solganick: Solganick is a data-driven investment bank and M&A advisory firm focused exclusively on software and IT services companies.

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JULY 17, 2025

Download Article as PDF The post The Perils of Customer Concentration in M&A appeared first on FOCUS. Whether you intend to pursue a sale or partnership transaction in the near future or not, mitigation of concentration risks will help add to the stability of the firm for both you and your employees, as well as add to your valuation.

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DECEMBER 18, 2024

If you use your first year in investment banking to gain solid deal experience, your odds of winning a PE offer will improve if you use off-cycle recruiting; if you sit around and do nothing, your odds will fall. Emerging Markets ( Latin American countries such as Mexico and Brazil, the Middle East, Africa, etc.).

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APRIL 21, 2025

Cybersecurity M&A Deals Announced by Type, Q1 2025 Download the full report here: Solganick Cybersecurity M&A Update – Q1 2025 For more information about this Cybersecurity M&A update, or to inquire about an M&A transaction, please contact Michael Kim , Director of Cybersecurity and Technology Investment Banking at mkim@solganick.com (..)

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AUGUST 7, 2025

Download Article as PDF The post Go Big or Get Bought: Surviving the GovCon Hunger Games appeared first on FOCUS. As the industry continues to evolve, shaped by technological disruption and geopolitical uncertainty, acquisitions will remain a central strategy for companies seeking to thrive in this demanding environment.

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Solganick & Co.

JULY 24, 2025

You can download the complete report here: Solganick Cybersecurity M&A Update – Q2 2025 About Solganick Solganick is a data-driven investment bank and M&A advisory firm exclusively focused on software and technology services companies. versus 5.5x). Established in 2009 with offices in Dallas and Los Angeles.

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JULY 22, 2025

You can download the complete report here: Solganick Technology Services M&A Update 1H 2025 About Solganick Solganick is a data-driven investment bank and M&A advisory firm focused exclusively on software and technology services companies.

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AUGUST 6, 2025

Download Full Report Here The post Aerospace & Defense Industry Report – First Half 2025 appeared first on FOCUS. Equity-wise, RTX hit record highs backed by over $200 B in combined backlog (commercial + defense). ETFs like Select STOXX Europe A&D (EUAD) climbed ~78% in 2025, propelled by European defense spending.

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AUGUST 3, 2025

Download Full Article as PDF The post Restaurant: External Factors Impacting the Sector appeared first on FOCUS.

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JUNE 30, 2025

Our investment banking team covers the full healthcare services landscape, and that acceleration reflects private equity’s overall surge in healthcare services investing from 2015 to present, especially in provider services.

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AUGUST 3, 2025

Download Full Article as PDF The post Sector Spotlight: Restaurant appeared first on FOCUS. Consumer Behavior Off-premises dining continues to dominate, with 75% preferring drive-thru, takeaway or delivery, highlighting convenience as a top priority. Experience matters, with 51% of using apps for deals and loyalty rewards.

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JULY 16, 2025

Number of Transactions $ Value of Transactions in Millions ANNOUNCED TRANSACTIONS (4/1/25– 6/30/25) ANNOUNCED TRANSACTIONS WITH REVENUE MULTIPLES (7/1/24 – 6/30/25) DOWNLOAD THE FULL REPORT HERE. There was no announced EBITDA multiple for this transaction. The post Telecom U.S.

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JULY 10, 2025

Number of Transactions $ Value of Transactions in Millions ANNOUNCED TRANSACTIONS (4/1/25 – 6/30/25) ANNOUNCED TRANSACTIONS WITH REVENUE MULTIPLES (7/1/24 – 6/30/25) DOWNLOAD THE FULL REPORT HERE. This transaction had a much higher multiple of 2.3x

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JUNE 20, 2025

Number of Transactions Number of Transactions Announced Transactions (3/1/25– 5/31/25) M&A Transactions with Announced Multiples (6/1/24 – 5/31/25) DOWNLOAD THE FULL REPORT HERE. There was no publicly announced EBITDA multiple for this transaction. The post Telecom Technology: Summer 2025 Report appeared first on FOCUS.

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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.

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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.

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JULY 25, 2024

Washington, DC, (July 25, 2024) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services is honored to again be named among the Top 25 Lower Middle Market Investment Banks of Q2 2024 by Axial.

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APRIL 26, 2024

Washington, DC, (April 26, 2024) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services is honored to be named among the Top 25 Lower Middle Market Investment Banks of Q1 2024 by Axial.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2024

To assemble the list of top investment banks in North America, Axial reviewed the deal-making activities of over 800 investment banks and M&A advisory firms for the full 2023 calendar year. Both the market and FOCUS demonstrated characteristic resilience, setting up a very robust 2024 for middle market M&A.”

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OCTOBER 29, 2024

Washington, DC, (October 30, 2024) – FOCUS Investment Banking, a leading middle-market investment bank, is pleased to announce that Colin May has joined the firm as a Managing Director in its Automotive Group. Download the Press Release here.

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JANUARY 8, 2025

Washington, DC, (January 9, 2025) FOCUS Investment Banking is pleased to announce that John-Michael Tamburro has joined the firm as a Managing Director in its Technology Services group. John-Michaels career spans an impressive range of finance disciplines, including derivatives, private equity, and investment banking.

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DECEMBER 13, 2024

It has been a privilege to work with Four States Tire & Service, a company with a long history of providing exceptional service to its customers, said Giorgio Andonian, Managing Director at FOCUS Investment Banking. We are proud to have facilitated this partnership, which creates value for all stakeholders involved.

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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. For more information, visit www.focusbankers.com.

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APRIL 18, 2025

Washington, DC (April 8, 2024) FOCUS Investment Banking (FOCUS), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, announced that Accutrol, LLC (Accutrol) has been acquired TASI Measurment , a global supplier of industrial measurement and monitoring solutions.

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JUNE 14, 2023

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