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.

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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.

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Focus Investment Banking

JUNE 12, 2023

Thriving US Middle Market Fundraising and Resilient Private Equity Regarding Global M&A Private Equity Trends, looking at the positive news, the US middle-market fundraising landscape remained stable throughout 2022, with 156 funds closing at an aggregate value of $133.5 While average valuations in the U.S.

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Sica Fletcher

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

In recent posts, we outlined the background of and reasons for the dramatic upsurge of private equity investment in the insurance brokerage industry , how the combination of private equity and low interest rates have dramatically raised valuations , and how private equity sponsored agencies increasingly dominate the insurance agency business.

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OfficeHours

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Having spent time in technology growth equity and VC in college, I realized quickly that my passions and career goals didn’t align with RX or the exit opps from MM banking to MM private equity. At the MM, most deals were blasted out to over a hundred MM PE firms. Take 50% off Our Platform Access TONIGHT ONLY! Knowledge is Power.

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Wizenius

AUGUST 16, 2023

Private Equity (PE) often becomes the coveted next step for many investment bankers, promising new dimensions within the financial landscape. This entails meticulously reviewing a multitude of deals presented by investment bankers. Factors like valuation, IRRs, and payback periods come into play.

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How2Exit

JUNE 3, 2024

E219: Unlocking True Business Value: Strategies and Insights for Mid-Market Sales w/ Trever Acers - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Trever Acers is an investment banking and valuation expert with over two decades of experience in the industry. Acers mentions, "Change the frame.

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Focus Investment Banking

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Whether due to new technologies supplanting the old, overhyped valuations crashing to earth, errors in judgement, or lack of business acumen, the tech world is rife with the rise and fall of companies and careers. The information that is manipulated by those engines, and therefore the output that is presented to humans, might not be current.

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OfficeHours

AUGUST 7, 2023

When we refer to a case study here, I am referring to a situation in which you are given a CIM of a sample company and asked to create an LBO model as well as formulate thoughts on this company as a potential investment opportunity given what is presented in the CIM.

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Software Equity Group

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Given geopolitical instability, high interest rates, and the perception that B2B SaaS valuation multiples are declining, it is no great surprise that many founders interested in pursuing a transaction are considering delaying a liquidity event. Continue reading to learn more about what is driving today’s B2B SaaS valuation multiples.

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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. But I want to be fair, so I will present their positives and negatives here.

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The Harvard Law School Forum

MAY 3, 2023

This multidimensional and turbulent landscape not only presents threats and opportunities which companies must navigate, but also adds complexity to dealmaking itself, which often is more art than science.

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How2Exit

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Kip, an experienced M&A attorney, shares his expertise on how business owners can prepare their companies for acquisition by private equity firms and strategic buyers, ensuring they are poised for a successful exit. Expect thorough negotiations even if it's a smaller deal, especially with a private equity buyer."

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Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 10, 2025

The era of the single store generalist Body Shop is coming to an end is the subject of this month’s series, and it’s based on a presentation I’ve been giving at SEEMA Association events and beyond. That valuation depending on how you look at it, boils down to 193% of sales or about 15 times EBITDA.

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InvestmentBank.com

OCTOBER 24, 2019

For the better part of the last decade, physician practices have seen a wave of consolidation by hospitals and private equity with 2018 being no exception [1]. In fact, acquisitions by hospitals and private equity in provider services broke records last year according to Bain & Co’s 2019 global healthcare report.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

OCTOBER 16, 2024

But most coverage suggests generic answers about wanting to learn a lot, liking financial analysis or valuation, or wanting to “understand different industries.” private equity or venture capital ). These answers are bad not just because they’re generic but also because: They don’t reflect the context of the interview.

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How2Exit

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

rn The three types of buyers are individuals, private equity firms, and trade buyers. rn The structure of the deal can change the valuation of a business. He later pursued an MBA and worked in private equity before transitioning to become an entrepreneur and investor.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 14, 2025

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. Distributable Cash Flow for Midstream companies).

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How2Exit

MARCH 24, 2024

b' E198: Unlocking Business Exits with ESOPs: Exit Strong with Employee Ownership with Michael Bannon - Watch Here rn rn About the Guest(s): rn Michael Bannon is an expert in employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) with a seasoned background in private equity. rn rn rn ".as

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How2Exit

JULY 23, 2023

This focus allows for a deeper understanding of the industry, the market dynamics, and the unique challenges and opportunities it presents. This presents an opportunity for corporate acquirers to play a significant role in the market. As these owners reach retirement age, there is a growing demand for businesses to be acquired.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

MAY 12, 2023

As an investment banking analyst, Miles supports our senior staff in preparing the financial projections and business valuations that are essential to executing a deal successfully and achieving a strong outcome. The post CCA Welcomes Miles Gally to Our Investment Banking Team appeared first on Chesapeake Corporate Advisors.

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How2Exit

MAY 6, 2024

He advocates for the importance of protecting investors and leveraging multiple valuation methods to maximize returns from both businesses and their associated real estate. rn rn rn Real estate tied to a business should be evaluated for its highest and best use, which can lead to repurposing for more profitable ventures.

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Focus Investment Banking

MAY 22, 2025

From FOCUS Investment Bankings experience in the market, certain traits consistently define high-performing, resilient firms traits that not only command premium valuations but also position sellers for successful transitions. They also improve working capital management and justify premium valuation multiples in the M&A market.

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Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 17, 2025

After college and a foray into investment banking, Strandberg joined the family business, and remained with it after it was acquired by a private equity group. That valuation, depending on how you look at it, boils down to 193% of sales, or about 15 times EBITDA. Strandberg talked more about private equity and the SBA.

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How2Exit

JULY 3, 2023

The speaker mentions that if the seller's main goal is to retire or spend more time with their family, a private equity firm may not be the right buyer. Private equity firms often require the seller to stay involved in the business for a certain period of time and may offer additional incentives to keep them engaged.

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Peak Frameworks

JUNE 29, 2023

They are assertions made by the company regarding the existence, completeness, valuation, rights and obligations, and presentation and disclosure of the reported financial information. If you’re interested in recruiting for private equity and developing these skills, you should check out our , Private Equity Course.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Operating metrics and valuation multiples , especially for the assets and companies that are the most different (see below). So, even if you’re advising entire companies, you must still be familiar with asset-level modeling and valuation and how an entire portfolio works. What Do You Do as an Analyst or Associate?

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Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 28, 2024

The younger partners were presented with a dilemma: They could each increase their stakes in the business and collectively control it but would have to take on—and be personally liable for—the $25 million in debt. To help the process go along, the senior partners had arranged a $25 million loan to the business to pay for the buyout.

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How2Exit

APRIL 15, 2024

With a strong finance background, Sam served as the Financial Director (FD) of a significantly large business owned by private equity, engaging in the integration of acquired competitors and managing the commercial function globally. rn The debate extends to potential impacts on valuation. rn "Integrating businesses is tough.

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Software Equity Group

MAY 28, 2024

This created various challenges throughout the process and very likely reduced our exit valuation. Just because you are getting lots of inquiries from Private Equity and other investors, it does not mean you are ready to sell. These improvements will not only help your org today, but you will also get a better exit valuation.

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Software Equity Group

MAY 28, 2024

This created various challenges throughout the process and very likely reduced our exit valuation. Just because you are getting lots of inquiries from Private Equity and other investors, it does not mean you are ready to sell. These improvements will not only help your org today, but you will also get a better exit valuation.

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Focus Investment Banking

MARCH 3, 2024

I’ve been doing transactions in the automotive aftermarket since helping America’s Service Station’s private equity owner sell 30 stores in Texas in 2002 to a strategic buyer. The first is Private Capital Markets by Rob Slee (John Wiley & Sons: 2011).

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Sica Fletcher

DECEMBER 12, 2019

(Otherwise Known as “How Acquisitions Are Structured”) Our November blog post asked how a smaller agency can take advantage of the tsunami of private equity investment in insurance brokerages. Barring extenuating circumstances, 100% of the “value” of the equity is usually paid at the closing of the transaction.

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Sica Fletcher

MARCH 26, 2024

private equity firms, investment banks, individual investors). Valuation For a more in-depth examination of the valuation process, consult our previous article on the subject here. Once an agency owner completes their initial preparations, the next step is to complete a full valuation of the agency. Account-Based.

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Wall Street Mojo

JANUARY 4, 2024

A Paper LBO, also called a Pen and Paper LBO, usually prepared by candidates during private equity interviews, is a miniature paper version of a full Leveraged Buyout (LBO) Model. Further, it helps interviewers assess a candidate’s knowledge of private equity concepts. What Is A Paper LBO? It can be hypothetical.

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Solganick & Co.

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Business Valuation: Understand and obtain a professional valuation or estimate to understand the worth of your technology business. Identify and reach out to potential buyers, which could be competitors, financial investors (private equity firms), or firms in adjacent sectors.

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 19, 2025

Summary of: M&A Advisory for SaaS Businesses Under $50 Million: Strategic Considerations for Founders For founders of SaaS companies generating under $50 million in revenue or enterprise value, the M&A landscape presents both opportunity and complexity. Strategic vs. Financial Buyers: Whos the Right Fit?

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