Mergers and Inquisitions

DECEMBER 18, 2024

For example, you dont need to work at a bulge bracket or elite boutique bank to participate; you could work at a smaller bank, in management consulting, or another finance-related field (Big 4, corporate development, valuation, etc.). You can think of it like this: On-Cycle Recruiting: Fast processes for start dates far in the future.

Private Equity

CNBC: Investing

JUNE 11, 2025

The yield on the Cliffwater Direct Lending Index , an asset-weighted index of approximately 14,800 directly originated middle-market loans, was 11% as of December 31, 2024, she noted. More In Income Investing Uncertainty looms as 2025 nears the halfway mark.

Portfolio

Periculum Capital

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

About Periculum Capital Company, LLC Periculum is a leading investment and merchant banking firm serving the corporate finance needs of middle market companies. We absolutely could not have done this without them. The firm was founded in 1998 to provide sophisticated financial advisory and transaction services.

Sale

Focus Investment Banking

MAY 9, 2025

Washington, DC, (May 9, 2025) FOCUS Investment Banking (FOCUS), a national middle market investment banking firm specializing in merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, is pleased to announce the sale of Footing First LLC (FootingFirst) to Morton Buildings, Inc. Morton Buildings).

Investment Banking

Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

JUNE 23, 2025

Growth-minded middle market companies develop advanced financial models that merge financial and operational data and use the resulting insights to make informed business decisions. Accountability-Based Performance Management Strong financial performance is a must for any middle market company that expects to grow and thrive.

Financial Modeling

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

JUNE 27, 2025

We are well organized, well financed and committed to our clients. TorQuest invests in middle market companies and works in close partnership with management to build value. “Our brand and culture remain as vibrant and dynamic as ever. We have one of the strongest teams in the industry and are well poised for continued growth.

Advisory

Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 14, 2025

Like renewable energy IB , different banks classify their groups differently, so you could find yourself working on everything from a data center REIT M&A deal to an airport financing to an IPO for a solar developer. Renewables, Power & Utilities, Project Finance, Public Finance, Real Estate, Oil & Gas and More?

Investment Banking

Global Banking & Finance

AUGUST 8, 2024

Regarding mergers and acquisitions (M&A), private equity continues to show robust interest in acquiring lower middle market (LMM) companies. While large M&A transaction volume fell in the first half of 2024, the allure of LMM acquisitions remains high.

Middle Market

JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

After slow deal flow last year, 2024 was expected to bring a resurgence in mergers and acquisitions as inflation eased and financing improved. Though a noticeable improvement, deal activity has not yet grown at the pace that many anticipated, especially in the middle market.

Mergers and Acquisitions

JD Supra: Mergers

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Since 2020, a steadily increasing number of middle-market private equity deals have included equity rollovers. ​​​​​​​ Given the current acute challenges in arranging acquisition financing on palatable terms and a continued focus on ensuring alignment between private equity (PE) investors and portfolio company management, the use of rollover equity (..)

Equities

How2Exit

MARCH 24, 2024

b' E197: E-commerce & SaaS Acquisitions Financing: Expert Stephen Speer on Funding Your Business Dreams - Watch Here rn rn About the Guest(s): rn Stephen Speer is a seasoned lending expert with a specialization in business acquisitions financing. We're not into doing bad loans or working with people that we can't get financed."

Finance

Benchmark International

MAY 19, 2023

How do Economic Conditions affect the Lower Middle Market? The lower middle market is typically defined as companies with an enterprise value (EV) between $5 million and $100 million. Here are a few ways that current economic conditions can affect M&A activity in these key industries:

Middle Market

Wall Street Mojo

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Lower Middle Market Definition The Lower Middle Market (LMM) is a segment formed by companies ranging from $5 million to $50 million in annual revenue. It forms the lower end of the economy’s middle market, mainly small and medium enterprises.

Middle Market

The Deal

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

middle market for expansion and will continue to evaluate acquisitions following a pair of high-profile deals in the past two years. market is to be in the top 10,” said Michal Katz, head of the investment and corporate banking unit at Mizuho Americas LLC. “We Capstone, too, has a penchant for middle market deals.

Middle Market

SDR Ventures

AUGUST 24, 2022

Roundtable Overview During a recent virtual roundtable hosted by GF Data, SDR’s Scott Mitchell joined fellow M&A professionals to discuss the state of lower-middle market M&A and private capital markets. Have you been considering a sale, recapitalization, or financing to grow your business?

Middle Market

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.

Middle Market

JD Supra: Mergers

JULY 3, 2025

lower middle market healthcare services providers through growth equity and traditional buyout strategies. Build a Morning News Digest: Easy, Custom Content, Free! The fund targets U.S. Coinciding with the launch of the fund, VeraNorth has acquired RN Express Registry. hide - hide Back to Top Home What Is JD Supra?

Private Equity

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.

Investment Banking

Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

MAY 24, 2024

trillion in growth and buyout private equity (PE) dry powder has fueled a competitive, but crowded, M&A market for high-quality middle market businesses, even amidst inflationary pressures and elevated interest rates. As of May 2024, the influx of over $1.3 Armed with over $1.3

Middle Market

Focus Investment Banking

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.

Middle Market

Focus Investment Banking

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.

Middle Market

Focus Investment Banking

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

2023 was a bit of a slower year for middle market M&A, with deals taking far longer than what we’ve become accustomed to. Both the market and FOCUS demonstrated characteristic resilience, setting up a very robust 2024 for middle market M&A.”

Middle Market

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.

Investment Banking

TKO Miller

JUNE 21, 2023

TKO Miller, LLC, a middle-market investment banking firm based in Milwaukee, WI, announced three new additions to its team. with a Finance Certificate from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, a J.D. in Finance, Summa Cum Laude, as well as a Certificate in Investment Management, both from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Mergers and Acquisitions

How2Exit

MAY 6, 2024

With a background that includes working at Goldman Sachs and building his expertise in finance and deals, Matt transitioned into entrepreneurship by purchasing his first IT service business shortly after college. Exploring a substantial number of opportunities increases the likelihood of uncovering businesses viable for creative financing.

Mergers and Acquisitions

How2Exit

JUNE 16, 2024

Roger Best elaborates on the strategic initiatives at GenX Capital Group, specifically focusing on their innovative pilot project aimed at leveraging SBA financing for business acquisitions. The project is designed to assist budding entrepreneurs and corporate managers in acquiring and scaling lower middle-market companies.

Acquisitions

Benchmark International

JULY 21, 2023

Correctly calculating adjusted EBITDA is essential in an M&A transaction, and all parties must be familiar with the adjustments. EBITDA is used to evaluate a company’s profitability of its core operations by removing items dependent on capital structure, such as interest,

M&A

OfficeHours

AUGUST 18, 2023

As a former student-athlete (football) and a Bachelor’s Degree holder in Communication, Anthony’s journey into the world of finance began as an Investment Banking Analyst at UBS. Learn from top finance experts, build valuable skills. billion in aggregate committed capital. billion in aggregate committed capital.

Private Equity

OfficeHours

JUNE 22, 2023

Even still, your banking skillsets are transferrable to working in a variety of business functions, including corporate development, business development, strategic finance, or FP&A. You can get into a proper upper-middle-market PE shop quite nicely from management consulting and investment banking alike.

Investment Banking

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.

Investment Banking

The Deal

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

KKR) have elected to combine affiliated BDCs, which they set up to invest in middle market companies. Despite that, the industry hasn’t fully recovered after a tumultuous two years sparked from Fed rate hikes that widened the gap between private middle market loans and Fed paper. FBCC) and Franklin BSP Lending Corp.

Middle Market

How2Exit

OCTOBER 2, 2023

He specializes in buying, selling, financing, and managing small and medium-sized businesses. David wisely notes that these multiples are specific to the Main Street segment, and he distinguishes this from the lower Middle Market segment, where multiples can range from 3.2x rn About The Speaker: rn David C.

Business

Focus Investment Banking

JUNE 21, 2024

Washington, DC, (June 21, 2024) – 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 industrials sector. For more information, visit www.focusbankers.com.

Investment Banking

Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

JANUARY 26, 2023

Knott brings a unique and creative perspective based on 20 years of experience in the middle market as both an investment banker and a private equity investor. His breadth of expertise includes leading buyouts, recapitalizations, acquisition financing, and growth capital mandates.

Management

Focus Investment Banking

MARCH 19, 2024

Washington, DC, (March 19, 2024) – 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 technology services industry by Axial, the trusted deal platform serving the lower middle market.

Investment Banking

OfficeHours

JULY 11, 2023

Literally anything that shows you’ve done some homework and diligence on said firm and that shows your intellectual curiosity ABOUT ANYTHING… talk about Wimbledon and Nadal potentially retiring as far as I care — just hope that they care about tennis (which many ppl in finance do so I’m sure you’ll be safe).

Investment Banking

Mergers and Inquisitions

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Bulge Bracket Banks vs Boutique, Middle Market, and Elite Boutique Banks In addition to the bulge bracket banks, there are other categories: middle market banks , regional boutiques , and elite boutiques. But in the distant future, sure, one or more of these firms might join this list.

Bulge Bracket