Solganick & Co.

JANUARY 9, 2024

January 9, 2024 2023: A Year of Strategic Consolidation and Diversification In 2023, the Healthcare IT sector witnessed a significant transformation marked by strategic mergers and acquisitions (M&A).

Healthcare

Software Equity Group

APRIL 24, 2024

SaaS, of course, plays a central role in these efforts, driving a heightened level of M&A activity in the software space. M&A Overview: The Quest for Industry 4.0 After a gradual decline since the mid-20th century, the U.S. manufacturing and industrial sector is making a comeback. Now, signs of recovery are emerging.

Manufacturing

The TRADE

MAY 31, 2024

Electronic liquidity providers Another key theme highlighted by Montgomery is the bilateral liquidity provision being offered by electronic liquidity providers. If I’m a buy-side firm and I want to suddenly trade, rather than trading agency through a vanilla VWAP algorithm, I’m suddenly trading on risk,” adds Montgomery.

Trading

Sica Fletcher

MARCH 26, 2020

Many of our clients have asked us about the impact on insurance brokerage M&A of the pandemic and the resultant containment efforts. These strategic acquirors typically have both their equity and debt facilities in place, so there is no shortage of capital.

Insurance

Software Equity Group

JUNE 6, 2023

A key indicator is the increasing number of SaaS M&A transactions as companies seek to expand into new markets, consolidate current markets, provide end-to-end solutions, and take advantage of synergies. As a trusted partner in SaaS M&A, we are thrilled to have played a pivotal role in these significant deals.

M&A

The TRADE

AUGUST 14, 2023

European agency broker and equities research specialist Redburn and US equity brokerage Atlantic Equities have completed the merger of their operations under Redburn’s parent company Rothschild & Co, initially announced on 26 April. Atlantic clients will also be able to delve into the existing European product.

Broker

The TRADE

JULY 29, 2024

Previously he worked as an equities and fixed income trader at James Hambro & Partners and before that as a high touch cash equities trader for Jefferies. Previously he worked as an equities and fixed income trader at James Hambro & Partners and before that as a high touch cash equities trader for Jefferies.

Asset Management

Software Equity Group

MARCH 26, 2024

For top private equity firms, there’s a lot to like about SaaS. Top Software Private Equity Firms Here is a select list of the most active PE investors in the SaaS and software industry over the past year (data taken from the SEG 2024 Annual SaaS Report ). The firm employs 93 professionals.

Private Equity

The TRADE

APRIL 17, 2024

And, like most asset managers across the street, its global equity trading desk plays host to a variety of characters, each bringing their own individual string to the wider team’s bow. Robeco formerly had a central multi-asset trading desk across equities, foreign exchange and fixed income, headed up by Robbert Wijgerse.

Trading

The TRADE

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The move has opened up swathes of synergy opportunities for the pure fixed income asset manager, with its traders now working directly alongside RBC BlueBay Asset Management’s equities desk. UK-based boutique fixed income trading desk BlueBay Asset Management is beginning a new chapter in its life. You’re taught to almost think like a PM.

Trading

The TRADE

JANUARY 24, 2024

Algorithmic development has and always will evolve to achieve the best performance possible versus the client benchmark,” says Alex Harman, head of EMEA electronic and program trading at Goldman Sachs. The longer I take, the more opportunity/risk I’m exposed to.

Trading

The TRADE

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Greg Finke joined the boutique asset manager after just over a year at Rothschild & Co as a senior investment dealer covering equities. Prior to joining Rothschild in January 2023, Finke spent nearly five years at Marathon Asset Management as a global equity trader covering equities and FX.

Capital

The TRADE

JUNE 19, 2023

Bloomberg appointed Colin Williams in an electronic trading and analytics solutions role. Williams joined from BNY Mellon, where he spent the last six years, most recently serving as an equity trader. M&G’s global asset management arm appointed Manabu Fujita as head of M&A Investments Japan.

Sale

Intrepid Banker Insights

MARCH 8, 2024

At the same time, market uncertainty, heightened costs of capital, and other headwinds depressed M&A volumes more broadly, though several strategic acquirors and a handful of investors remained acquisitive, particularly in high-performing verticals like professional A/V and live event technologies. TO ACCESS THE FULL REPORT, CLICK HERE.

M&A

Cooley M&A

OCTOBER 25, 2018

The two legal systems that most often govern cross-border private M&A transactions are US (most commonly Delaware) law and English law. To the untrained eye, acquisition and sale agreements governed under either system may appear very similar, and differences are classified as “form over substance.”

M&A

The TRADE

JUNE 26, 2024

“I’m really looking forward to joining the team at ODDO BHF and continuing to build a best-in-class execution business,” Griffin told The TRADE. He is currently on gardening leave set to join ODDO in the coming months, The TRADE understands.

Broker

InvestmentBank.com

OCTOBER 24, 2019

For the better part of the last decade, physician practices have seen a wave of consolidation by hospitals and private equity with 2018 being no exception [1]. In fact, acquisitions by hospitals and private equity in provider services broke records last year according to Bain & Co’s 2019 global healthcare report.

Hospitality

The TRADE

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Pragma provides algorithmic trading and analytical services across equities, foreign exchange and fixed income with a client base that spans asset managers, hedge funds, broker dealers, banks and exchanges. r8fin brings cutting-edge technology and a business that’s very much in Tradeweb’s wheelhouse.

Trading

Peak Frameworks

AUGUST 24, 2023

Consumer products are goods sold to the end customer for personal use, including anything from food items to clothing to electronics. An example of this category would be Best Buy, with its wide range of electronics. Rolex or Gucci exemplify this category. MetLife, a leading insurance company, falls into this category.

Private Equity

The TRADE

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Something that has become only too apparent throughout the course of 2023. Events from the last three years have translated otherwise dormant interest rates into a hive of activity for fixed income traders as global economies work to combat the threat of inflation and recession. A novel concept to greener traders. The changing face of it every day.

Trading

Sica Fletcher

JUNE 2, 2020

Insurance Agency & Brokerage M&A Update Many of our clients have been asking us “now that the first phase of the coronavirus pandemic seems to be ending, where do things stand with insurance brokerage M&A?” As a result, they had and continue to have large pools of equity and debt capital to deploy in acquisitions.

Insurance

The TRADE

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Read more – Numis shutters low touch electronic trading business At the time the deal was revealed, documents seen by The TRADE made clear that the move had come amidst the bank evaluating the best way to accelerate the growth of its UK business after identifying it as the largest investment banking market in Europe.

Bank

Peak Frameworks

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

A company like Amazon , when importing electronics from China, might prefer a FOB destination to maintain control over the goods for longer, ensuring they arrive in the desired condition. For an investment banker evaluating an M&A deal, understanding the FOB terms of the target company's imports can significantly influence the valuation.

Private Equity

Sun Acquisitions

APRIL 25, 2023

The post Navigating the Sales Process: A Step-by-Step Guide to Selling Your Business appeared first on Sun Acquisitions | Chicago Business Broker and M&A Firm. Selling a business can be overwhelming, but with proper guidance, it doesn’t have to be.

Sale

Focus Investment Banking

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Some deals have involved PEG-backed strategics, where private equity firms support strategic buyers in acquisitions, which are referred to below as Hybrid. Who Are The Buyers in Dairy Products M&A? Health trends, dietary preferences, and sustainability concerns are key drivers influencing these changes. CAGR through 2027.

Food

Benchmark International

JUNE 15, 2024

The company’s offerings primarily include thick-film ceramic substrates, hybrid micro-electronic manufacturing, and obsolete semiconductor manufacturing. Great River Capital Partners is a private equity investment firm with a narrow focus on acquiring mid-sized industrial technology and services companies.

Capital

The TRADE

JULY 17, 2024

After moving to a centralised equity dealing desk in 2002, the institution added fixed income to the mix to create a multi-asset offering in 2018. Historically, the trading teams were siloed by asset class with separate equity and fixed income teams trading their own products alongside FX and derivatives. It’s too broad.

Asset Management

The TRADE

OCTOBER 31, 2024

It was during the start of the Covid pandemic in 2020 that his remit was expanded, taking on responsibility for the equities and foreign exchange capabilities at the firm. Equities was already a globalised product and in 2021, LGIM opted to globalise its fixed income product offering.

Portfolio

The TRADE

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The active investment manager specialises in emerging and frontier markets trading across fixed income, credit and specialist equities. The London-based trading team at Ninety One has a very particular set of skills. Gibson is a seasoned trader with an extensive career in markets. Markets have been tricky.

Trading

Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 18, 2024

The role of a senior advisor at FOCUS Investing Banking is to provide strategic advice and guidance to clients on various financial transactions. Senior advisors play a key role in client relationship management, strategic advisory, market research, networking, team collaboration and risk management. Mike joined FOCUS as a senior advisor in 2020.

Sale

Mergers and Inquisitions

APRIL 19, 2023

Metals & Mining Investment Banking Definition: In metals & mining investment banking, professionals advise companies that find, produce, and distribute base metals, bulk commodities, and precious metals on debt and equity issuances and mergers and acquisitions. Metals & mining investment banking used to be a “sleepy” group.

Investment Banking

Software Equity Group

AUGUST 20, 2024

The software landscape is dynamic, and strategic buyers are continuously seeking new and innovative ways to gain a competitive edge. One strategy gaining momentum is the acquisition of high-growth SaaS companies. This trend goes beyond simply acquiring market share; it creates a win-win scenario for both parties.

Investment

The Deal

AUGUST 15, 2023

ATVI) acquisition, gaming M&A will likely jump to the next level. Video game M&A topped $6 billion in the second quarter, S&P reports, which was the highest quarterly total since the Microsoft announced the $68.7 Console gaming M&A also showed life, however, with Tencent Holdings Ltd. If Microsoft Corp.

S&P

Sica Fletcher

MARCH 10, 2020

As of today, there are at least 30 private equity sponsored brokers who are actively searching for acquisitions, plus other strategic players. Sica | Fletcher has the best network of strategic buyers and private equity clients in the country and has closed well over 250 transactions over the last three years.

Private Equity

Focus Investment Banking

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The dynamics of the business are changing, the basis of competition is evolving, and owners are strongly encouraged to develop a strategy that is equity-focused , not sales-focused. An equity strategy is one that focuses on maximizing your invested wealth, after taxes, come your retirement date. With a general resurgence of U.S.-based

Equities

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

MAY 21, 2025

May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Transom Capital Group, LLC (Transom), an operationally focused middle-market private equity firm, and SigmaTron International, Inc. LOS ANGELES and ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill.,

Mergers

Focus Investment Banking

APRIL 11, 2025

Public Markets Summary Twelve Month Index Returns Sector and Sub Sector Returns Sector and Sub Sector Revenue Multiples Sector and Sub Sector EBITDA Multiples M&A Activity The Telecom Business Services sector maintained its M&A momentum from the last three months of 2024, at least when measured by the total number of announced transactions.

Business