Industry Reports
Automotive Aftermarket 2Q 2023 Report
There were a lot of obstacles to deal flow in the 1st half of 2023 that we only now have clarity on now that the 2nd Quarter of 2023 is over. The economy was thought to be headed into a recession led by the Fed’s efforts to tame inflation by steadily raising interest rates. And …
Business Services 2Q 2023 M&A Report
2Q 2023 M&A Report: The M&A landscape in the business services space has seen significant activity and notable transactions in recent times. One prominent trend has been the increased focus on technology-driven solutions and digital transformation. Companies in the business services sector are actively seeking to acquire or partner with technology-enabled firms to enhance their …
Food & Beverage 2Q 2023 Report
While the M&A environment remains challenging for companies across industries, the Food and Beverage sector is marked by its resilience and appetite for growth opportunities. The F&B space continues to grapple with impacts from increasing costs, market uncertainty, and rising interest rates, yet M&A activity persists and significant deals have closed in recent months. Read …
FOCUS Telecom U.S. Communications Service Provider Quarterly: Summer 2023 Report
FOCUS Telecom Business Services Quarterly: Summer 2023 Report
FOCUS Carrier-Focused Telecom Technology Quarterly: Summer 2023 Report
FOCUS Enterprise-Focused Telecom Technology Quarterly: Spring 2023 Report
Public Markets
After suffering a decline in our winter report, the FOCUS Enterprise-Focused Telecom Technology Index (EFTTI) bounced back this period to deliver a solid three-month gain of 1.5%. This was essentially in-line with the 2.3% gain in the S&P 500, but underperformed the 5.5% gain in the NASDAQ. The EFTTI still remains steeply down …