Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

APRIL 24, 2025

S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) today announced an agreement to acquire the Automatic Identification System (AIS) data services business of ORBCOMM Inc.

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Deal Lawyers

APRIL 9, 2024

A recent S&P Market Intelligence blog says that the first quarter of 2024 may see the highest number of big deal announcements in two years. Four global M&A deals with transaction values greater than $10 billion were announced in February, and with eight deals of this size through the first two months of the year, […]

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How2Exit

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Neglected websites are those that have been built up over the years by hobbyists or those who don’t understand the M&A space. These websites are often listed online on websites such as Flippa, where it’s possible to find great deals. The digital world is filled with opportunities to find and buy digital assets.

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Sica Fletcher

MAY 16, 2024

S&P Global’s 2024 Market Intelligence League Table Released NEW YORK, NY - May 16, 2024 - Premier financial advisory firm Sica | Fletcher continues to lead the insurance M&A industry in 2024 by maintaining the # 1 spot on S&P Global’s Market Intelligence 2024 League Tables for M&A.

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How2Exit

MARCH 23, 2023

Joe Valli, a serial entrepreneur and founder of Quiet Light Brokerage, one of the leading online-focused M&A advisory firms in the world, has helped facilitate over a half billion in exits. Ron Concept 1: Maximize Business Value When Exiting When it comes to exiting a business, maximizing value is of paramount importance.

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Sun Acquisitions

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have long been a cornerstone of corporate growth and strategy. Valuation is the process of determining the worth of a business, and it plays a pivotal role in M&A transactions. Why Market Value Matters in M&A Valuation is the cornerstone of any M&A transaction.

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Sica Fletcher

AUGUST 23, 2023

According to the S&P Global Market Intelligence League Table, Sica | Fletcher closed 51 M&A deals year to date (mainly insurance-related), representing a commanding 46% of all 2023 transactions and nearly double that of its closest competitor. Learn more at , SicaFletcher.com.

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How2Exit

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

E241: Diving Deep into SME Acquisitions: Essential Insights, Strategies, and Success Secrets - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Danny O'Neill : Danny O'Neill is a seasoned entrepreneur with a rich background in sales and marketing. Currently, Danny focuses on M&A activities, primarily within the marketing and creative agency sectors.

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Sica Fletcher

APRIL 2, 2024

The following report examines the health and outlook for insurance M&A deals in 2024. We base this research on several key findings in our proprietary SF database, which observes and records data from the top ~400 insurance M&A buyers. Agency vs. Company: Which Is The Better Insurance M&A Deal?

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Cisco: M&A

DECEMBER 3, 2024

From landing a role at her dream company to loss to immeasurable joy, Business Operations Analyst Andrea P.'s s journey is where resilience meets Cisco's supportive community.

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Sica Fletcher

JULY 30, 2024

Updated Rankings for S&P Global’s Market Intelligence League Tables Released NEW YORK, NY - July 30, 2024 - Leading advisory firm Sica | Fletcher continues to command the insurance M&A industry by maintaining the #1 spot on S&P Global’s Market Intelligence 2024 League Tables.

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Sica Fletcher

JULY 11, 2024

The following report details insurance brokerage M&A multiple averages for H1 2024. Insurance Brokerage M&A Multiples: Market Overview The 2020s have proven to be a complex market for insurance brokerages. Because several kinds of insurance are legally required (e.g., Streamlined Operations.

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Sica Fletcher

MAY 29, 2024

M&A transactions for insurance companies are part of a robust but complicated market that requires ingesting a great deal of data in order to fully understand. While insurance M&A did see slight dips in deal volume and average value (Fig.2)

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Software Equity Group

MAY 7, 2024

2023 saw a myriad of factors impact SaaS M&A multiples, including economic developments, technological advancements, and a public market rebound. But what are the key influences shaping valuation multiples in today’s M&A deals? Do you know how potential buyers value your SaaS business?

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Software Equity Group

MAY 8, 2024

2023 saw a myriad of factors impact SaaS M&A multiples, including economic developments, technological advancements, and a public market rebound. But what are the key influences shaping valuation multiples in today’s M&A deals? Do you know how potential buyers value your SaaS business?

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Sica Fletcher

AUGUST 14, 2024

The overall tenure of an investment bank suggests that they have the expertise necessary to thrive in a wide array of M&A markets, as well as a large variance in terms of client needs and deal structures. We recommend looking at three central elements: Years of Experience. Success Rate/Close Rate. Awards & Honors.

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Sica Fletcher

JULY 23, 2024

In it, we provide readers with a quick and simple overview of the current insurance brokerage M&A market , after which we discuss several macroeconomic and industry-specific factors that could drastically affect transactions in the next six months. The market is already highly competitive, but it’s also limited to what buyers can afford.

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Sica Fletcher

JULY 31, 2024

The 2024 insurance M&A market has changed substantially from just a few years ago, with potentially staggering implications for the future of insurance M&A transactions. Insurance M&A Transactions in 2024 The insurance M&A transactions we have observed thus far in 2024 indicate larger trends in the sector.

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Sica Fletcher

MAY 13, 2024

Q1 2024 Agency and Broker Buyer Index Reveals a Dynamic Landscape for Insurance M&A NEW YORK, NY - May 13, 2024 - Sica | Fletcher releases the Q1 2024 Agency & Broker Buyer Index. The shift in buyer rotation year-over-year continues to shape the dynamic insurance M&A landscape.

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Sica Fletcher

AUGUST 5, 2024

YTD June 2024 Agency and Broker Buyer Index Shows a Steady Rise for M&As NEW YORK, NY – August 6, 2024 - Sica | Fletcher releases the Q2 2024 Agency & Broker Buyer Index. Private Equity-backed buyers maintain a dominant position in M&A activity, accounting for 87% of YTD June 2024 Index transactions.

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Sica Fletcher

AUGUST 5, 2024

YTD June 2024 Agency and Broker Buyer Index Shows a Steady Rise for M&As NEW YORK, NY – August 5, 2024 - Sica | Fletcher releases the Q2 2024 Agency & Broker Buyer Index. Private Equity-backed buyers maintain a dominant position in M&A activity, accounting for 87% of YTD June 2024 Index transactions.

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Software Equity Group

MARCH 13, 2023

On the surface, things looked rough: the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and the NASDAQ all finished the year with significant losses, with tech stocks hit particularly hard. While median EV/Revenue multiples declined from 4Q20–1Q22, they still outperformed the median public market multiple, and SaaS M&A deal volume jumped to a new record.

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Sica Fletcher

MARCH 28, 2024

The following report contains our observations of insurance M&A trends in 2024. As a result, our analysts predict a flurry of M&A activity in H2 2024. As insurance M&A enters into the 2020s, however, buyers are looking at several additional factors that speak to an agency’s more intangible qualities.

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Sica Fletcher

AUGUST 18, 2020

What the Data Is Telling Us In our last few posts, we reported on what we perceived to be the trends in insurance agency and brokerage M&A in light of the pandemic and analyzed the reasons for these trends. In summary, we observed that: The most active acquirers continue to be highly interested in acquisitions.

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The TRADE

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Read more: Edward Tilly joins Clear Street less than a year after resignation from Cboe Among the new appointments is Luke Holmes , former head of equity sales, US clients at Kepler Cheuvreux, who has joined the firm as m anaging d irector, s ales t rading.

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Sica Fletcher

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Sica | Fletcher is pleased to announce that we’ve topped the S&P Global rankings for the third consecutive year. In 2019, we closed the largest number of transactions ever for our firm, reflecting the increasingly robust M&A market for insurance brokers driven mainly by private equity sponsored brokerages.

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Sica Fletcher

JUNE 20, 2024

The insurance M&A market in 2024 is significantly more complex now than it was 20 years ago. However, this report seeks to make sense of these qualities as a whole to provide an overview of the 2024 insurance M&A market. The table of contents below offers quick links for readers seeking specific information in later sections.

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Solganick & Co.

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Navigating the Current M&A Landscape for IT Services: Cloud & Data Analytics Partners Take Center Stage by Aaron Solganick, CEO, Solganick & Co. December 21, 2023 The IT services M&A scene in 2023 has painted a dynamic picture, marked by both cautious optimism and strategic boldness.

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The TRADE

MAY 16, 2024

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Sica Fletcher

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

S&P Global’s 2023 Market Intelligence League Table Released NEW YORK, NY - February 8, 2024 - Sica | Fletcher, a premier financial advisory firm, retains its commanding presence in the #1 spot on S&P Global’s Market Intelligence League Table, a position the firm has held quarter-over-quarter since 2017.

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The TRADE

JANUARY 22, 2025

When Mike called me about the opportunity to join Conversant, he emphasised the firm’s long-term, buy-and-hold strategy, akin to private equity. There’s been a reopening in capital markets. It’s been busy. I started my career at Bear Stearns in 2001, then migrated to Credit Suisse in 2008.

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Street of Walls

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

Announced M&A volumes of $39.8 Thus far in 3Q12, announced M&A volumes are averaging 4% below the 2Q12 weekly average level and 7% below the 3Q11 average weekly level. In 3Q12, the S&P 500 has risen by 3.3% Announced M&A volumes of $39.8 Completed M&A volumes of $8.9 in the week.

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Street of Walls

AUGUST 27, 2012

Announced M&A volumes of $43 billion improved by 15% from the prior week and have improved in each of the prior three weeks. Thus far in 3Q12, announced M&A volumes are averaging 5% below the 2Q12 weekly average level and 9% below the 3Q11 average weekly level. In 3Q12, the S&P 500 has risen by 3.6%

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Sica Fletcher

MARCH 26, 2024

On average, company leaders in any industry who attempt an M&A transaction using an in-house team average 30% less once the deal is complete. Below, we offer a basic breakdown of the most common advisors in an M&A transaction. The two most common types of M&A buyers are: Strategic. Retirement. Financial Security.

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Sica Fletcher

AUGUST 30, 2023

The Sica | Fletcher Agency & Broker Buyer Index is the most comprehensive report on insurance brokerage M&A activity in existence. The Sica | Fletcher Agency & Broker Buyer Index is the most comprehensive report on insurance brokerage M&A activity in existence.

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OfficeHours

AUGUST 23, 2023

She earned her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (BBA) from the University of Michigan – Stephen M. Ross School of Business and her master’s degree from Harvard Business School. Come listen to Alice speak about her time recruiting as a Lazard IB Associate into TCV Growth Equity!

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Sun Acquisitions

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) play a vital role in shaping the business landscape, enabling companies to expand, diversify, and gain a competitive edge. Valuation lies at the heart of every successful M&A transaction, providing a framework to determine the worth of a target company.

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