Supply Chain

Supply Chain Technology and Logistics Report First Half 2023

In our First Half 2023 report, we summarize 140 M&A transactions across the Supply Chain Technology and Logistics segments including the reason why they are happening. It is important to note the increase in Private Equity participation in this market. We also provide commentary on current supply chain trends and document the ups and downs …

FOCUS Investment Banking Named #1 Lower Middle Market M&A Advisor In Q2 2023​

Washington, DC, (July 27, 2023) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”) a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, is thrilled to announce its exceptional achievement of being named #1 on Axial’s second quarter 2023 lower middle market investment bank league table. This prestigious recognition comes as a testament …

Supply Chain Technology and Logistics Index – Second Half 2022

In our Second Half 2022 report we discuss some of the major trends we are seeing in the market, and report on the M&A activity in the overall Supply Chain market. As before, we focus our public company analysis on the Supply Chain Technology and Supply Chain Logistics companies featuring key participants in each sector. Also, included is the list of 283 North American Supply Chain M&A transactions that have taken place since mid-2022.

Precision Ag 2.0: Investments, M&A and New Technologies on the Rise

Established agriculture and technology companies are bringing innovative products and services to the agriculture arena--this emerging industry is called precision agriculture. This expanded edition of this Special Market Report includes the following: Introduction; Advanced Technologies, Sustainability - Driving Investments and New Sebsections, Public Companies, Private Company Key Players, and Partnerships.

Supply Chain Technology and Logistics Index – Spring 2022

The logistics industry has gone through a tremendous amount of turmoil since March 2020 and the volatility continues. Business owners are thinking about major players in the market, trends and how to stay competitive. Our quarterly report begins to address these topics.

Rotax Metals, Inc. Case Study

Rotax Metals, Inc. has been acquired by Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.

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Rotax Metals, Inc. (“Rotax”), a red metal distributor specializing in copper, bronze and brass alloys, has been acquired by Reliance Steel & Aluminum (NYSE: RS), a leading global diversified metal solutions provider. FOCUS initiated this transaction and advised Rotax throughout the process. This case study highlights the unique process of this transaction.

Supply Chain Logistics Index – Q4 2021

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The logistics industry has gone through a tremendous amount of turmoil since March 2020 and the volatility continues. Business owners are thinking about major players in the market, trends and how to stay competitive. Our quarterly report begins to address these topics.
Rotax Metails and Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.

FOCUS Investment Banking Represents Rotax Metals, Inc. in its Sale to Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.

Washington, DC, (December 28, 2021) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture and corporate finance services, announced today that Rotax Metals, Inc. (“Rotax”), a metals service center specializing in copper, bronze and brass alloys, has been acquired by Reliance Steel & Aluminum (NYSE: RS), a leading global diversified metal solutions provider. FOCUS represented Rotax in this transaction.