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Will There Be an IPO for a Specialty Consulting Company in 2024?

Focus Investment Banking

The S&P 500 has recently traded near 4800, close to its record at the end of 2021. And will that mean that some of the privately held management consulting firms or other professional services companies will choose an IPO this year? There are only a few publicly traded companies in specialty consulting.

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Event-Driven Hedge Funds: The Best Home for Bankers Turned Investors?

Mergers and Inquisitions

They have their investment thesis and valuation, and the earnings announcement is the event that unlocks value… …but this is not what “event-driven” means in most cases. I’ll do a deep dive into the entire space in this article, including the top funds, example trades, recruiting, exit opportunities, and more. revenue and 11.5x

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Cloud Computing M&A Update November 2023

Solganick & Co.

Buyers continue to seek companies with a strong relationship with their partners, often placing a premium valuation for investment opportunities involving a differentiated service offering and profile. Microsoft Intelligent Cloud/Azure Microsoft Intelligent Cloud Fiscal Q1 2024 revenue was reported at $24.3

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Advisor Feature: Jimmy Span in the Grand Strand 

Viking Mergers & Acquisitions

He worked with large publicly traded engineering and technology companies, small privately owned businesses, and several government entities. During his time in Corporate America, Jimmy was a certified Project Management Professional and oversaw some of the largest projects in the geospatial industry.

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Renewable Energy Investment Banking: How to Make Greens by Going Green

Mergers and Inquisitions

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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Investing in Enterprise AI Startups: Why I’m Skeptical and Staying Away

Mergers and Inquisitions

There’s nothing “wrong” with this business model, but it’s much closer to an agency or professional services company than a traditional enterprise software startup. Many VCs seem to assume they’ll get SaaS revenue multiples of 5 – 10x if/when these companies go public, but I believe services-like multiples are much more likely.

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How to Sell Your Business for Top Dollar – Secrets from an Acquisition Expert

How2Exit

As an active buyer of small professional services businesses, she works with founders to structure successful exits while preserving their companies’ legacy. But there’s a hidden factor that plays a crucial role in valuation— clarity of messaging and brand presence.

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