Economics of Automation
Determining the ROI of welding robots on an assembly line is a complex math task.
Private Equity 101 for MSPs: Part 1 – New Platforms
New Platform investments are the life blood of private equity, as they are viewed as the starting point for more acquisitions in the future.
Private Equity 101 for MSPs: Part 2 – Add-Ons
Strategic “Add-Ons” are designed to complement an existing platform business.
Advanced Manufacturing: An Interview featuring FOCUS’ John Slater and Jorge Maceyras
M&A Worldwide recently conducted an interview with two bankers from FOCUS Investment Banking to gain insight into the practice and workings of the Advanced Manufacturing sector.
Managed Service Providers: Part 2
As we discussed in the previous blog, there is a growing trend of small and medium-sized businesses outsourcing their IT functions to Managed Service Providers, or MSPs, for reasons of cost, time efficiency and technology support and expertise. While the MSP sector is large, highly profitable and growing rapidly, it’s also highly fragmented, with more than 20,000 companies in North America offering a wide variety of IT services. That creates M&A opportunities for MSPs looking to expand their menu of services, increase market share and diversify revenue streams.
Managed Service Providers: Part 1
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) have historically relied on in-house ...
Don’t Fear Private Equity: Misperceptions Overlook Positive Impact
Over the course of my career, I’ve been involved in a lot of different roles, from technician to general manager, to owner and operator of multiple shops, then as a seller when our company was acquired by a large consolidator in 2015, and as a representative and consultant assisting with both sales and acquisitions of collision repair businesses.
ESOPs, Buyouts, Trusts or Debt Recap: A Look at Alternative Exit Strategies for Tire Dealers
Many tire dealers are fortunate in having children who work in their business and plan to take over when they retire.
FOCUS Investment Banker Michael McGregor Discusses Tire Dealership M&A
In the wake of COVID-19, you might be wondering if merger and acquisition (M&A) activities at the tire dealership level have kicked the bucket. According to MTD research, rumors of that demise have been overstated. Just compare last year's MTD Top 100 list of the biggest independent tire dealerships in the United States to this year's MTD 100.
A2Z Manufacturing: Is This the Competitor You Should Really Be Worrying About?
Merger and acquisition activity has accelerated in the precision machining industry due to the confluence of three fundamental technological and market forces.
- Large capital inflows from private equity funds
- Automated, digital manufacturing processes
- Digital integration of the supply chain
