Blogs – Page 12

What the CHIPS Act Could Mean for U.S. PCB and EMS Manufacturers

What the CHIPS Act Could Mean for U.S. PCB and EMS Manufacturers

Paul Dickson2024-01-22T11:03:13+00:00Advanced Manufacturing, Blogs, Electronics|

The recently passed CHIPS Act and the introduction of the Supporting American Printed Circuit Boards (SAPCB) Act are promising developments, with the CHIPS Act providing $52 billion for semiconductor manufacturing incentives and research investments, plus the proposed $3 billion to support PCB and EMS production via SAPCB.

Things to Consider When Divesting

Things to Consider When Divesting

Michael J. McGregor2024-01-22T11:03:13+00:00Auto parts and accessories, Automotive Aftermarket, Blogs, Tire and Service|

Are You Really Good at Everything?

When valuing your e-commerce business, don’t forget the add-backs

When valuing your e-commerce business, don’t forget the add-backs

Galen Pyle2024-01-22T11:03:04+00:00Blogs, E-commerce, Technology Services|

If you’re thinking of selling your e-commerce business, you will most likely encounter a term you may have never heard of before but that will be very important in arriving at the highest value for your firm: Add-backs.

Meet a Dealmaker: Sun Auto’s Garman Talks M&A Strategy

Meet a Dealmaker: Sun Auto’s Garman Talks M&A Strategy

Michael J. McGregor2024-01-22T11:03:04+00:00Automotive Aftermarket, Blogs, Tire and Service|

"I do think that values are leveling out and maybe even softening a bit and we might have hit a peak in valuations, at least for a little while," says Chris Garman, vice president of corporate development, Sun Auto Tire & Service Inc. "But the values are still really good and people are still able to retire based on what they’ve built."

Independent Commercial Tire Dealers Need to Go on Strike

Independent Commercial Tire Dealers Need to Go on Strike

Michael J. McGregor2024-01-22T11:03:11+00:00Auto parts and accessories, Blogs|

Something is not right in the world of independent commercial tire dealers and I can’t quite put my finger on how they can fix it. Commercial tire dealers just might need to organize and go on strike.

Amazon’s ambition in healthcare

Amazon’s ambition in healthcare

Galen Pyle2024-01-22T11:03:11+00:00Blogs, E-commerce, Technology Services|

Despite some well-publicized setbacks, Amazon hasn’t lost its ambition to “reimagine” healthcare.

What’s your dealership’s mission?

What’s your dealership’s mission?

Michael J. McGregor2024-01-22T11:03:06+00:00Auto parts and accessories, Automotive Dealers, Blogs, Tire and Service|

Is it more than just making a profit?

What We Love About Ophthalmology

What We Love About Ophthalmology

Eric Yetter2024-01-22T11:03:04+00:00Blogs, Healthcare|

Ophthalmology M&A has been very active. All of FOCUS' recent transactions have been with private-equity backed buyers.

The Next “BIG Thing”: Private Equity May “Double Down” on MSPs

The Next “BIG Thing”: Private Equity May “Double Down” on MSPs

Abraham Garver2024-01-22T11:03:04+00:00Blogs, Managed Service Providers, Technology Services|

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

In the automotive aftermarket, it’s e-commerce—or else

Giorgio Andonian2024-01-22T11:03:00+00:00Auto parts and accessories, Automotive Aftermarket, Blogs, E-commerce|

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.