Newsletter Articles

These are the articles that are featured in each of the FOCUS monthly newsletters.

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FOCUS Investment Banking Wins M&A Worldwide Deal of the Year

M&A Investment Banking

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At the recent M&A Worldwide Rainmaker Summit, the sale of Burnhart Holdings (trading as WEC Group) to Amari UK Inc. won the vote for the M&A Worldwide Deal of the Year, against spirited competition from three other cross-border deals. FOCUS represented the transaction in the U.S. and introduced the transaction to the buyer, which is …

Q1 on Fire

Solid Q1 Sets Stage for Sizzling 2018

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Coming off a remarkable year when FOCUS closed an unprecedented 23 deals—up an amazing 64 percent—we’re confident 2018 is likely to set new records, too. First quarter data is in, demonstrating that dealmakers continue to see plenty of reasons for optimism for the remaining three quarters.

“Business Carries the Economy” was The Wall Street Journal’s …

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Mid-Year M&A 2017: Remarkably Resilient

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Mostly, the news is excellent. Stock market indexes are reaching record highs, corporate earnings are trending upward, global markets remain strong, and an active M&A market continues.

The U.S. economy is outpacing most other developed markets, remaining remarkably resilient and positive in reaction to a variety of political outlooks, policy agendas, and geopolitical fears. From …

FOCUS Information Technology Quarterly

Download the FOCUS Information Technology Group’s Summer 2017 Report

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Our IT Team has been extremely busy as the first half of 2017 turned out to be an exceptional period for M&A. We believe the FOCUS IT team is uniquely qualified to help you meet your objectives because, unlike most information technology groups, we:
  • Employ a proven transaction methodology which delivers results
  • Devote senior C-level resources with operating expertise in the IT sector who advise CEOs and boards
  • Deliver precise, comprehensive research to close transactions, deploying a team of professionals dedicated to producing results
  • Leverage years of experience in the middle market to maximize opportunities for successful transactions 
  • Have a national presence with global reach—regional offices ensure that all clients receive personalized service throughout every phase of a transaction
  • Offer strategic advisory services that enhance shareholder value
Members of the FOCUS IT team attend conferences and meetings in the U.S. and internationally. We are always delighted to receive introductions to innovative companies in the industry. We hope to see you at one of these events, and look forward to exploring your capital market needs as you continue to grow your enterprise.
FOCUS Healthcare and Life Sciences Report

Download the FOCUS Healthcare and Life Sciences Report: Summer 2017

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Inside, be sure to read Part I of a fascinating new two-part article, “Precision Medicine—The Leading Edge of Medical Therapeutics.” According to the authors (an impressive group of FOCUS interns and researchers), precision medicine is a transformative approach to disease treatment and prevention, customizing healthcare based on an individual’s genetic makeup, lifestyle and environment. It …

FOCUS Government, Aerospace and Defense Quarterly

Download the Government, Aerospace and Defense Group’s Summer 2017 Report

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The latest issue of the FOCUS Government, Aerospace, and Defense Group Report — highlighting aerospace and defense — is now available. The new GAD Report includes:
  • AirVault and GE’s Predix: An Innovative New Route to Aircraft Records Management Supports NextGen Goals
  • Major Q2 2017 Deals in the GAD Sector
  • Performance: S&P 500 vs. GAD Government Sector Q2 2017
  • Aerospace Sector Q2 2017 Defense Sector Q1 2017
  • M&A Activity in the GAD Sector
  • Selected GAD Transactions Q2 2017
  • Recent FOCUS GAD Transactions