The Next “BIG Thing”: Private Equity May “Double Down” on MSPs
Why does FOCUS Investment Banking's Abe Garver believe growth in private equity-backed MSP Platforms may accelerate? Here is Garver's thesis.
In the automotive aftermarket, it’s e-commerce—or else
If you’re an automotive aftermarket retailer and you’re not selling online, you run the risk of being left behind. If you are already selling online, great—but you may need to up your game if you hope to stay competitive going forward. Indeed, having a holistic sales approach—physical stores and e-commerce—may be the best way to compete in this rapidly changing and growing business. M&A may be the quickest way to get there.
IO Integration Case Study
FOCUS advised IO Integration in this transaction. This case study highlights the unique process of this transaction.
Future proofing your e-commerce business
It’s understandable that most if not all companies were not prepared for the Covid pandemic and resulting economic shutdown—after all, such an event had never happened before. But there’s no excuse for not being prepared for the next debacle—even if it never occurs.
ITS Case Study
Intelligent Technical Solutions (“ITS”), a leading IT managed services provider (MSP), has been acquired by Tower Arch Capital. FOCUS served as catalyst for the deal with Tower Arch Capital and exclusive financial advisor to ITS. This case study highlights the unique process of this transaction.
Can MSP deals stand up to higher interest rates?
There is some angst out there as the Federal Reserve raises interest rates, which is intended to slow the economy and could impact corporate earnings. Yet at the same time, there has been a flood of large private equity groups that are still eager to buy MSP platforms.
FOCUS Investment Banking Represents ITS in its Sale to Tower Arch Capital
Washington, DC, (July 19, 2022) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture and corporate finance services, announced today that Intelligent Technical Solutions (“ITS”), a leading IT managed services provider (MSP), has been acquired by Tower Arch Capital. FOCUS served as catalyst for the deal with Tower Arch Capital and exclusive financial advisor to ITS. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
DSM Case Study
DSM, a Florida-based managed service provider (MSP) that supports state, local, and education government agencies, has been acquired by Thrive, the next-gen MSP backed by private equity firm, Court Square Capital Partners. This case study highlights the unique process of this transaction.
