Focus Investment Banking

JULY 9, 2025

Investment bankers run structured, competitive processes that drive up valuations. Because we are so active across the market, we have developed relationships with PE groups and other investors who are often active across healthcare verticals. The FOCUS sell-side process uses two rounds of competitive bidding.

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Sun Acquisitions

JULY 24, 2025

Year after year, private equity continues to raise record amounts of money to fund transactions. They also have anxious investors and timelines to meet. These conditions are creating a perfect storm of motivated buyers and premium valuations. Yet only those acting decisively are actually benefiting”. The window is open.

Manufacturing 63

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Mergers and Inquisitions

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Corporate finance jobs at normal companies are bad … …if you’re using them to break into a deal-based field, such as investment banking , private equity , or venture capital , or as a “Plan B” if you interview around but do not get into one of these. Do the investors believe our numbers and metrics like ARR and ARPU ?

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Lake Country Advisors

MAY 9, 2025

Owners in the manufacturing, construction, and technology industries often want to secure the highest possible valuation while maintaining a smooth, confidential process. This often necessitates more comprehensive preparation and advanced business valuation services to gauge the true worth of your company.

Middle Market 52

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Lake Country Advisors

JUNE 11, 2025

If the buyer is an institutional investor or private equity firm: These groups often have a set framework for how they buy businesses. This gives them the ability to walk away from legal or financial baggage while still acquiring key resources and revenue streams.

Sale 52

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 13, 2025

Whether you're a founder preparing for an exit or an investor evaluating a target, understanding these structures is essential to optimizing deal outcomes. Final Thoughts Choosing between an asset sale and a stock sale is not just a legal formality its a strategic decision that can materially impact valuation, taxes, and deal certainty.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

DECEMBER 4, 2024

But this started changing in the 2010s and early 2020s as team values skyrocketed and billionaires, sovereign wealth funds , and sports private equity firms all jumped into the sector. Regulations – Does the league allow private equity or other financial sponsor ownership? How many individuals can be team owners?

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Mergers and Inquisitions

JANUARY 22, 2025

Investment Banking Definition: Investment bankers advise companies on mergers, acquisitions, and debt and equity deals and earn fees for closed deals; equity research professionals follow public companies, issue buy/sell/hold recommendations, interface between management teams and investors, and earn money from selling their research.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

JULY 9, 2025

At early-stage companies , the role often involves investor relations and debt/equity fundraising as well, since there may not be separate teams for these. Ex-bankers, Big 4 / valuation professionals in related roles, and internal candidates from related teams (corporate finance, strategy, IR, etc.) end up in these roles.

Corporate Finance 59

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Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 10, 2025

I worked with the family business under the family’s ownership for three years and then with the private equity group who acquired and partnered with the family business as a platform for another three years. That valuation depending on how you look at it, boils down to 193% of sales or about 15 times EBITDA.

Private Equity 52

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CNBC: Investing

JUNE 9, 2025

Investors are looking for opportunities in emerging markets on the back of U.S.-China But Bernstein downgraded CrowdStrike on Friday to market perform from outperform, citing valuation concerns. Worldwide Exchange airs at 5 a.m. ET each day.) China trade talks and at a cybersecurity play focused on AI and remote work.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 14, 2025

However, they all relate to an assets ability to pay or repay its investors. 3) Sum-of-the-Parts Valuation and the NAV Model In some verticals, such as renewables, real estate, and transportation, you often take a portfolio approach and assign a specific value to each item on a companys Balance Sheet to determine what its worth.

Investment Banking 59

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Focus Investment Banking

JUNE 30, 2025

2025 Dental Transactions Update As of June 2025, our research shows approximately 130 private equity backed DSOs operating across the dental services landscape – more than in any other healthcare vertical. DSO Creation Private equity investment in dental practices began in the 1990’s when the first DSOs sought outside investors.

Private Equity 52

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JD Supra: Mergers

JULY 17, 2023

How are practices even valued by private equity investors? Do you know what two factors drive the most value in your practice sale? Hear it directly from a seasoned investment banker. link] By: FOCUS Investment Banking

Private Equity 130

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The M&A Lawyer

OCTOBER 26, 2015

He and the Merit Harbor team work with middle-market business owners looking to grow, acquire or sell companies in the $10mm to $100mm valuation range. It wasn’t too long ago when private equity firms had the power – and ability – to do very little heavy lifting in order to enjoy a substantial growth on their return in a short period of time.

Private Equity 130

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OfficeHours

JUNE 12, 2023

Working in private equity is highly attractive for many reasons, and many finance professionals who are not already in the field often look for ways to break in. One of the primary ways to do so is by landing an internship at a private equity firm you might want to work at.

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OfficeHours

JUNE 5, 2023

Private equity firms play a vital role in the broader investment landscape, and their success relies heavily on their ability to execute deals effectively. Simply put, any private equity associate course must focus on developing and refining these skills.

Private Equity 147

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OfficeHours

JUNE 5, 2023

Private equity consulting firms play a crucial role in the success of portfolio companies by providing specialized expertise and strategic guidance. Private equity consulting firms go beyond traditional advisory services by providing value-added services to their clients.

Private Equity 147

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OfficeHours

JUNE 6, 2023

The private equity industry has experienced significant growth in recent years, leading to a highly competitive job market for aspiring professionals, particularly at the associate level. Below, I will provide a comprehensive guide on how to stand out in the competitive private equity associate job market.

Private Equity 147

Private Equity Equities Financial Modeling Financial Models 147

OfficeHours

JULY 18, 2023

In the pursuit of attractive equity returns, private equity firms have developed numerous innovative strategies beyond typical leveraged buyouts and take-private transactions. As it happens, this is an industry that has experienced a significant amount of private equity-backed roll-up activity.

Private Equity 130

Private Equity Equities Investment Mergers and Acquisitions 130

OfficeHours

OCTOBER 20, 2023

For private equity investors who have been monitoring the situation around inflation for the last few months to a year, many have been disappointed to see the slow trajectory with which inflation has been coming down from highs. Explore the role of private equity now. Currently, inflation in the U.S.

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How2Exit

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

b' E159: Building an Empire - Businesses, Private Equity, And M&A - With Adam Coffey - Watch Here rn rn _ rn Sponsor: rn rn Reconciled provides industry-leading virtual bookkeeping and accounting services for busy business owners and entrepreneurs across the US.

Private Equity 130

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OfficeHours

OCTOBER 16, 2023

For private equity investors who have been monitoring the situation around inflation for the last few months to a year, many have been disappointed to see the slow trajectory with which inflation has been coming down from highs. Currently, inflation in the U.S.

Investors 100

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Mergers and Inquisitions

AUGUST 16, 2023

As with investment banking in Hong Kong , I can summarize private equity in China in one sentence: “If you’re not Chinese, don’t even think about it, and even if you are Chinese, it’s best if you have great connections within the CCP and want to stay in China long-term.”

Private Equity 94

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 13, 2024

Some argue that GE offers the best of both worlds: the opportunity to fund innovation and growth – as in venture capital – plus the ability to limit downside risk and invest in proven companies – as in private equity. The Top Growth Equity Firms Why Did Growth Equity Get So Popular?

Private Equity 105

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OfficeHours

JUNE 5, 2023

The paper LBO is one of the most commonly used and intimidating interview techniques for private equity. Many candidates dread the paper LBO, but simply put, it is one of the most definitive “weeder” techniques used by many private equity firms and investment banking to lower the applicant pool.

Private Equity 147

Private Equity Valuation Debt Equities 147

OfficeHours

OCTOBER 16, 2023

For private equity investors, one of the most important considerations for a successful investment is determining the value the firm will receive at exit, which directly impacts fund returns. Private equity investors often have a 5 to 7-year investment horizon and expect a significant return at the end of this hold period.

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Francine Way

JULY 17, 2017

Thus far, we have discussed three common valuation methods that most strategic and financial acquirers use when valuing a company for acquisitions or investments. This current post about Leveraged Buy Out (LBO) is about a valuation method used by a very specific type of financial acquirer: private equity (PE) firms.

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Focus Investment Banking

APRIL 7, 2024

One aspect that is often talked about and significantly impacts the business landscape is the relationship between interest rates, private equity groups, and business valuations. For private equity (PE) groups, these rates determine the cost of capital, which is essential for their investment strategies.

Private Equity 52

Private Equity Valuation Equities Business 52

Mergers and Inquisitions

JULY 31, 2024

If you ever tire of the hype around tech, industrials private equity might be an ideal hiding spot. Morgan’s acquisition of Carnegie Steel in 1901 – was an industrials private equity deal. Table Of Contents Industrials Private Equity Defined What Has Drawn Private Equity Firms to Industrials Companies?

Private Equity 66

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 17, 2023

Ever since the 2008 financial crisis, there has been massive hype about both private equity and technology. Over the past few decades, technology private equity has gone from “barely existing” to representing the largest single sector in PE by both deal value and deal count. Why Did PE Firms Start Buying Tech Companies?

Private Equity 64

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Growth Business

MARCH 1, 2024

By Dom Walbanke on Growth Business - Your gateway to entrepreneurial success Raising private equity funds is seen as the holy grail for businesses who want to grow quickly, simply because the strength of capital opens the door for rapid growth.

Private Equity 59

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How2Exit

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

b' Investor and Entrepreneur - Carl Allen, Shares His Expertise on Buying and Selling Businesses - Watch Here rn rn About The Guest(s): Carl Allen is an entrepreneur, investor, and corporate dealmaker with almost three decades of experience buying and selling businesses. rn Furthermore, sellers must determine who their ideal buyer is.

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Focus Investment Banking

MARCH 24, 2024

In the dynamic realm of direct-to-consumer (DTC) businesses, a clear hierarchy emerges in private equity valuations, largely based on the perceived stability, scalability, control over supply chains and customer experiences. The hierarchy in DTC business valuations reflects a balance between risk and reward.

Private Equity 52

Private Equity Valuation Equities Business 52

Global Banking & Finance

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

In the world of business and finance, understanding key concepts such as enterprise value, private equity investments, and business valuation is crucial for making right decisions.

Private Equity 52

Private Equity Equities Investment Valuation 52

Growth Business

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The type of business and equity raise The key distinction to start with is the type of your business and, therefore, the style of investors you will be talking to. Suppose your business is a fast-growth technology startup, and you’re speaking to tech-focused angel investors or venture capitalists.

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Focus Investment Banking

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

My biggest takeaway from this year’s MTD 100 is the growing number of large tire dealerships that are either owned or backed by private equity groups. which in 2021 was acquired by a group of investors led by BayPine LP. Audax Private Equity, with offices in San Francisco and Boston, Mass., Los Angeles, Calif.-based

Private Equity 52

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