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The Unseen Hand: Tariffs and Their Profound Consequences on Mergers & Acquisitions

MergersCorp M&A International

This translates into compressed profit margins, reduced earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA), and ultimately, a diminished free cash flow. Buyers will apply lower valuation multiples to businesses heavily exposed to tariffs, reflecting the heightened operational risk and reduced profitability.

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Exit Planning Through an Investment Banker’s Lens

Focus Investment Banking

Shifting focus to profitable, reliable customers strengthens cash flowwhat buyers ultimately value. Clearly break out expenses (insurance broken out by auto, health; salaries broken out by owner, employee; and so on.) Set Fair Market Rent If you own the property, charge the business a market-rate rent to reflect true profitability.

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These stocks could see strong gains around their analyst days, Goldman says

CNBC: Investing

"Our research shows that call buying around analyst days has been a systematically profitable option buying strategy over the past 25 years. The health insurance stock has fallen about 10% year to date. Humana , which has an investor conference on June 16, was also included in that group.

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FOCUS Investment Banking Managing Director, Cole Strandberg, presents during the IDEAS Collide Showcase at SEMA

Focus Investment Banking

His list included increasing vehicle complexity, the technician shortage, and continued challenges with insurance relationships. Collision repair shops that specialize are more profitable than generalized shops and in most cases they are 50-100% more profitable.” “At It turns them into that NASCAR pit crew,” he stated.

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The Financial Benefits of Diversification Through M&A

Sun Acquisitions

Improved Profitability: Diversification can improve profitability by reducing risk, increasing revenue, and realizing cost synergies, benefitting shareholders and other stakeholders. The company has acquired businesses in various industries, including insurance, manufacturing, and retail.

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UK Corporate Briefing - August 2025

JD Supra: Mergers

The Panel has also published two new Practice Statements on (i) profit forecasts, quantified financial benefits statements and investment research and (ii) unlisted share alternatives. Small companies will be required to file a copy of balance sheet, directors’ report, auditor’s report (unless exempt) and profit and loss account.

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Single Store Generalist Shops | Why the Era is Coming to an End with Cole Strandberg

Focus Investment Banking

And in a lot of cases, these are very profitable services, but that specialization is going to lead to massive efficiencies throughout your organization. There’s also continued insurance challenges and a whole lot more. On average, I’m seeing these shops are 50 to 100% more profitable than their generalist counterparts.