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A Step-by-Step Guide to Selling a Middle-Market Business

Lake Country Advisors

Selling a middle-market business requires meticulous planning, clear objectives, and a deep understanding of your sector. This guide covers every stage, from defining what qualifies as a middle-market enterprise to finalizing post-sale considerations. What Is Considered a Middle-Market Business?

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Wells Fargo's top ideas to help cushion your portfolio from rocky markets

CNBC: Investing

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.

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Freestate Electric, LLC Acquired By Sojitz Energy Services LLC

Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

metropolitan area in its sale of 90% ownership to Sojitz Energy Services LLC (“Sojitz”), a subsidiary of the Japanese general trading company Sojitz Corporation. About Sojitz Corporation Sojitz Corporation (TYO: 2768) is a general trading company based in Tokyo, Japan with about 400 subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide.

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Infrastructure Investment Banking: Definitions, Deals, and a Dizzying Diversity of Verticals

Mergers and Inquisitions

Global Trade A higher volume of global trade helps transportation and logistics companies, such as airport and seaport operators, and it also tends to help oil & gas pipeline operators in search of new markets. Also in this middle-market tier , Solomon Partners appears to be quite active in the space.

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US Publicly-Traded Buyers’ Interest In Acquiring Middle-Market Companies Increases

Benchmark International

Thanks to the new 1% tax now being levied on any publicly traded US companies that buy back their shares, these larger, cash-rich companies have been given a strong incentive to seek acquisition targets.

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Lower Middle Market

Wall Street Mojo

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.

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Do middle-market businesses need an ESG strategy?

Focus Investment Banking

ESG isn’t just a matter for large, publicly traded companies. This is particularly true if your partners are publicly traded or foreign-owned. The post Do middle-market businesses need an ESG strategy? It’s increasingly becoming a must for small and medium-sized businesses.