FOCUS Investment Banking Named Top 50 Industrials M&A Advisor by Axial

FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a leading national middle market investment banking firm, is proud to announce it has been named one of the Top 50 Industrials M&A Advisors by Axial, the leading platform for lower middle market dealmaking.

This prestigious recognition is part of Axial’s 2025 Top 50 Lower Middle Market Industrials Investors & M&A Advisors list, which highlights firms that have demonstrated exceptional deal activity and expertise in the Industrials sector over the past 12 months. FOCUS was selected from among hundreds of qualified firms for its consistent performance, deal volume, and proven success guiding clients through strategic mergers, acquisitions, and capital raises.

“We are honored to be recognized by Axial as a top-performing M&A advisor in the Industrials sector,” said John Sinders, Managing Director and Team Leader of FOCUS’s Industrials & Energy Group. “This recognition reflects the strength of our sector-focused strategy, the depth of our team’s expertise, and our ongoing commitment to achieving exceptional results for our clients.”

FOCUS’s Industrials team brings deep domain expertise across multiple verticals, including manufacturing, industrial services, automation, and specialty distribution. The firm’s dedicated industry coverage and national reach have made it a trusted advisor to business owners, financial sponsors, and strategic acquirers alike.

Axial’s rankings are based on a combination of factors including client engagements brought to market via the Axial platform, deal outcomes, buyer interest, and overall network activity.

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