Successful Acquisitions

APRIL 4, 2024

Capstone’s Abigail Iaconis Earns MMP Certification Capstone Strategic is pleased to announce that Senior Analyst Abigail Iaconis has received her certification as a Middle-Market Professional (MMP) from the Association for Corporate Growth. Always learning’ is an important value for our team.

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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. These hires come amidst a wave of growth and activity in the mergers and acquisitions market and offers TKO Miller clients increased flexibility and service levels. "We Griffin Oleszczuk, J.D.,

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Focus Investment Banking

APRIL 26, 2024

Although 2023 M&A activity was down from the high level of 2021, there are some signs that M&A activity in 2024 is picking up. We believe that the M&A market in the Photonics space is also likely to rebound this year.

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Focus Investment Banking

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

At this year’s West Coast M&A/Private Equity Forum, which took place on September 28th in East Palo Alto, those differences were on full display. A representative for one of those typical acquirers, bemoaned the current administration as a “wet blanket” for M&A prospects in the tech sector.

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Focus Investment Banking

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The 6th annual Midwest M&A/Private Equity Forum sponsored by the Thomson Reuters Institute was held in early December in Columbus, Ohio, and for your humble correspondent, this was not only my second time as one of the participants, but my first time as a moderator of a panel! More on that later.

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Software Equity Group

JUNE 6, 2023

Even in the face of ongoing economic uncertainty, the middle market SaaS sector is buzzing with activity, driven by innovation, market demand, and the pursuit of strategic opportunities. As a trusted partner in SaaS M&A, we are thrilled to have played a pivotal role in these significant deals.

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Focus Investment Banking

JUNE 5, 2023

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) can be a great way for businesses to expand their operations, enter new markets, and increase profitability. In M&A, working capital is often a significant area of negotiation between the buyer and the seller. What Is Working Capital?

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The M&A Lawyer

OCTOBER 26, 2015

Nate’s practice focuses on software, technology, energy and manufacturing. 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. He works out of the company’s Seattle office. But times are surely changing. Less is More.

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How2Exit

MAY 6, 2024

He focuses on lower-middle market acquisitions, predominantly involving blue-collar, value-oriented, and baby boomer-owned businesses. Matt's portfolio is diverse, including companies that manufacture sinks, pallet racking, and a stint in IT and software businesses, demonstrating his value-driven, long-term investment approach.

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Focus Investment Banking

AUGUST 15, 2023

Washington, DC, (August 15, 2023) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture and corporate finance services, announced today that it has added two new managing directors, Mike McCraw and William R. Bill”) Snow.

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

JULY 31, 2023

LEXINGTON, Ky.

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M&A Leadership Council

JULY 22, 2023

Tony Enlow Managing Director, Bennett Thrasher Tony Enlow serves as one of Bennett Thrasher’s M&A Market Leads in the Texas region – based in the Dallas area. In addition to his Big4 experience, Tony also brings extensive middle-market experience to Bennett Thrasher, having served in three top 20 middle market CPA firms.

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IBG

JULY 19, 2023

Young Energy Products, a Tulsa-based oilfield fittings manufacturer and distributor, has purchased Skinner Brothers Company in a strategic acquisition that expands Young’s offerings of products and support for the petroleum industry. middle market since 1986. Terms of the sale were not disclosed at the parties’ requests.

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Sun Acquisitions

JUNE 15, 2023

TOPS is an industry leader in the manufacturing of home, school, and office products and is based in Naperville, IL. Redi-Tag is a leading manufacturer of page flags, laser tabs, sticky notes, and other back-to-school and office products and is based in Nashville, TN.

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

AUGUST 7, 2024

NEW YORK and HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn.,

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Mergers and Inquisitions

JULY 31, 2024

But the real question is this: If you accept an industrials private equity job, will you end up more like Andrew Carnegie or Henry Phipps, or will your career trajectory resemble a distressed tire manufacturing company that later declared bankruptcy? Some would even argue that the first “leveraged buyout” of all time – J.P.

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Focus Investment Banking

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

FOCUS is a leading national M&A firm for the lower middle market. High interest rates continue to have a dampening effect on M&A values where significant third-party financing is used. Marginal M&A deals continue to have trouble gaining financing because of this and tougher credit approvals.

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Focus Investment Banking

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Across more than 100 M&A transactions over the course of his career, Jonathan Wilfong has played a role in impacting thousands of lives. These required M&A transactions to bring 75 medical practices together in the two firms. Gray hair,” he says, “is a sign of experience.” He can be reached at jonathan.wilfong@focusbankers.com.

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

JUNE 15, 2023

June 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MiddleGround Capital , an operationally focused private equity firm that makes control investments in middle market manufacturing B2B industrial and specialty distribution companies globally, today announced it has acquired A.M. LEXINGTON, Ky., Castle & Co.

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Successful Acquisitions

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

2024 State of the Market Survey Near the end of 2023, Capstone Strategic, Inc., Other industries represented included: aerospace, agriculture, healthcare, information technology, manufacturing, and real estate. 38% of the respondents were from the banking and financing industry.

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Successful Acquisitions

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

is pleased to announce Brian Goodhart has joined the firm in the capacity of Director, M&A Advisory Services. “We are very glad to welcome Brian Goodhart as the newest member of Capstone’s dedicated team of M&A professionals. . Brain Goodhart Director, M&A Advisory Services Capstone Strategic, Inc.

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Focus Investment Banking

APRIL 17, 2024

However, FOCUS continues to see opportunities for middle market CSPs. Furthermore, it is often the middle market CSPs that point the direction for the future of the industry. FOCUS is proud of its commitment to the CSP sector and we are excited about the prospects for middle market companies in this space.

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Periculum Capital

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Periculum ran a customized sell-side process primarily targeting strategic buyers that could leverage AMW’s strong position in a booming metro market bolstered by both new residential construction and remodeling activity. They were well-organized and made the due diligence process and documentation run smoothly.

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Focus Investment Banking

JULY 28, 2023

After a record-breaking year in 2021, M&A activity remained relatively strong by historical standards during the first half of 2022. However, activity decelerated significantly during the latter half of the year, with larger deals experiencing a more pronounced decline compared to middle-market activity.

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Focus Investment Banking

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Going to market with credible and reliable financials doesn’t have to be one of them. However, in the lower middle market (company value from $10mm-$250mm), most business owners do not get an audit prepared because of cost. A Quality of Earnings, or QofE, report is a key part of the M&A process with buyers.

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Focus Investment Banking

MAY 22, 2025

What a Good Insurance Broker Looks Like Inside the Traits that Make Brokers Acquisition Ready As M&A activity continues to consolidate a fragmented U.S. insurance market, the question arises: what separates an average agency from a truly valuable insurance brokerage?

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Periculum Capital

MARCH 8, 2024

a leading provider of reality capture 3D scanning and data integration services for digital twin and building information modeling solutions, in its sale to SAM, the nation’s leading provider of professional Managed Geospatial Services™ and Inspection services across the utility, transportation, and broader infrastructure markets.

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Focus Investment Banking

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Relying on professional advisors, from legal and human resources to M&A investment bankers, sellers will be able to navigate the process towards a successful transaction while implementing protective strategies. The tire industry has experienced a surge in interest from private equity firms seeking to acquire tire dealerships.

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Focus Investment Banking

MAY 22, 2023

Simply throwing out a desired figure doesn’t work in this game; private equity and strategic buyers will look under the hood and valuation will be driven by the company's historical financial performance, brand equity, investment required in the business, future growth expectations, and market conditions.

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Periculum Capital

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Periculum coordinated with Densborn Blachly (lead M&A counsel; Indianapolis, Indiana), Arnall Golden Gregory (counsel for government contracting and national security matters; Washington D.C.) Their skillful negotiating, creativity, and unwavering commitment to me was so much more than I ever expected to receive from an M&A advisor.”

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Mergers and Inquisitions

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Per FTI Consulting , solar, wind, and “portfolio” (mixed asset) deals account for 60% of renewable M&A activity in the U.S.: In practice, most of this M&A activity consists of asset acquisitions because buying individual solar plants and wind farms is common. Some knowledge of solar and wind assets, batteries, etc.,

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Focus Investment Banking

JULY 9, 2023

Motivations for Mavis: TBC's strategic shift marks a turning point in its business model, emphasizing its core strengths in distribution and tire manufacturing while leaving operational aspects to franchisees. Mavis, on the other hand, continues its impressive growth trajectory via acquisitions.

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Focus Investment Banking

JULY 28, 2023

As we move further into 2023, it is crucial for businesses and investors to stay informed about the current outlook for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in this sector. Businesses operating in this space have a unique opportunity to tap into the expanding market of outdoor enthusiasts.

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Focus Investment Banking

OCTOBER 30, 2023

While overall M&A activity among tire retailers, wholesalers and commercial tire dealerships remains active but noticeably slower, it’s harder for wholesalers and commercial tire dealerships to have a sale event as compared with retailers. It’s estimated that 70% of private businesses in the U.S. never have a successful exit.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

APRIL 19, 2023

Metals & mining investment banking used to be a “sleepy” group. Many people viewed the sector as a short, poorly dressed cousin of oil & gas, but concentrated in places like Canada and Australia. For example, Capital IQ splits up the sector by metal type (aluminum, diversified, copper, gold, precious metals, silver, and steel).

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Cooley M&A

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

In a May blog post we discussed several initial observations regarding the dozens of M&A transactions that were signed prior to March 2020 and that were in jeopardy as a result of COVID-19. In other words, the specific performance remedy is conditional, and neither buyer nor the sponsor can be forced to close without the debt financing.

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Focus Investment Banking

DECEMBER 21, 2023

In February 2019, I ventured halfway around the world and delivered M&A related presentations in Malaysia and Dubai. We discussed subjects that would be very valuable for anyone who is considering a business sale. Take a listen and feel free to forward to anyone you think might benefit from this discussion. Don’t call it networking!

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