FOCUS Investment Banking Represents Security7 Networks in its Sale to Integris
Washington, DC, (October 17, 2022) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a ...
When valuing your e-commerce business, don’t forget the add-backs
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.
Amazon’s ambition in healthcare
Despite some well-publicized setbacks, Amazon hasn’t lost its ambition to “reimagine” healthcare.
The Next “BIG Thing”: Private Equity May “Double Down” on MSPs
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
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.
IO Integration Case Study
FOCUS advised IO Integration in this transaction. This case study highlights the unique process of this transaction.
Future proofing your e-commerce business
It’s understandable that most if not all companies were not prepared for the Covid pandemic and resulting economic shutdown—after all, such an event had never happened before. But there’s no excuse for not being prepared for the next debacle—even if it never occurs.
ITS Case Study
Intelligent Technical Solutions (“ITS”), a leading IT managed services provider (MSP), has been acquired by Tower Arch Capital. FOCUS served as catalyst for the deal with Tower Arch Capital and exclusive financial advisor to ITS. This case study highlights the unique process of this transaction.
Private Equity: Here’s How to Find the Best Cloud Service Provider M&A Targets
FOCUS Investment Banking’s Technology Services Team recently a predictive custom scoring of the top 1,138 managed service provider M&A targets for private equity investors. FOCUS has now applied that same methodology to the Cloud Service Provider (CSP) market.
Can MSP deals stand up to higher interest rates?
There is some angst out there as the Federal Reserve raises interest rates, which is intended to slow the economy and could impact corporate earnings. Yet at the same time, there has been a flood of large private equity groups that are still eager to buy MSP platforms.
