How a Trump Presidency Will Affect 15 Industries
According to the November 12, 2016 issue of The Washington ...
FOCUS Investment Banking Represents ARCH Global Precision LLC in its Acquisition of Rid-Lom Precision Manufacturing Corporation
Washington, DC (November 8, 2016) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), ...
FOCUS Investment Banking Represents Amadeus Consulting, LLC in its Acquisition by Exadel, Inc.
Washington, DC (October 28, 2016) – FOCUS Investment Banking, a ...
PREPPING THE PRINCESS: Criteria for Preparing to Sell
Selling a business comes with a lot of uncertainties. While a would-be seller can’t always control which parties are interested in buying, the seller does control the way the business is managed and scaled leading up to the sale—and the way they use their leverage in negotiations. FOCUS Partners George Shea and Manan Shah discuss the current selling climate, typical exit process, and the importance of a strong management team.
FOCUS Investment Banking Represents ADDvantage in Acquisition
Washington, DC (October 20, 2016) – FOCUS Investment Banking, a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture and corporate finance services announced today that ADDvantage Technologies Group, Inc. has acquired the assets of Triton Miami, Inc. (D/B/A “Triton Datacom”). FOCUS represented ADDvantage Technologies in the transaction.
Here’s What It Takes for Your Company’s Culture to Survive an Acquisition
Integrating two companies' cultures takes forethought, a solid plan, and time, according to the September 13, 2016 issue of Fast Company. The article states: “Your company's culture is what defines it. Small startup or large corporation, it's the set of values and attitudes that bind your employees together. So what happens to that identity when another company buys you out?
A Walk on the Buy-Side: How FOCUS Is Perfecting the Process
Worldwide, the art of dealmaking is evolving. There are substantial modifications in the way deals are being done today. Every detail from due diligence and integration to strategic planning and channels of communication is being refined and improved. Careful coordination is ever more critical. Risk management tools are being reshaped and perfected—plus, there’s a razor-sharp focus on ensuring the acquirer is achieving maximum value.
Full Speed Ahead for Middle Market M&A
A variety of new research reports conclude the fundamentals for healthy dealmaking remain firmly in place, and most believe the worst of the year is over. In fact, it appears U.S. M&A is normalizing and positive results for Q4 may be expected. Although the numbers for the first half of 2016 were the lowest since 2013, they actually are higher than any first half from 2008 through 2013. Why? Perhaps this is a signal the M&A boom of recent years remains alive and well, if a bit diminished.
FOCUS Investment Banking Represents Opti-Forms, Inc. in its Acquisition by BBd Affiliated, LLC
Washington, DC (August 31, 2016) – FOCUS Investment Banking, a ...
The Verdict at Six Months: “Slow but Steady Sets the Pace”
For the balance of 2016, three broad factors are likely ...
