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FOCUS Investment Banking Welcomes New Managing Directors, Expanding Southeast and Midwest Presence

Washington, DC, (August 15, 2023) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture and corporate finance services, announced today that it has added two new managing directors, Mike McCraw and William R. (“Bill”) Snow. The additions of Mr. McCraw and Mr. Snow in Birmingham, AL and Chicago, IL, respectively, will support FOCUS’s efforts in broadening its reach across the Southeast and Midwest.

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 …

FOCUS Investment Banking Represents East Coast Retina, PA in its Sale to Retina Consultants of America

Washington, DC, (June 20, 2023) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, announced today that East Coast Retina, PA (“The Company”) has been acquired by Retina Consultants of America (“RCA”), a comprehensive physician management services organization. FOCUS managing directors Eric Yetter and …

FOCUS Investment Banking Named a Top Industrial Industry M&A Advisor

Washington, DC, (June 19, 2023) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, has been recognized as a leading M&A advisor in the industrial industry. FOCUS was named to Axial’s ranking of the Top 50 lower middle market M&A advisors and private equity …

FOCUS Investment Banking Represents CES Industrial, LLC in its Sale to Chicago Switchboard, Inc.

Washington, DC, (June 12, 2023) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture and corporate finance services, announced today that CES Industrial, LLC (“CES”), a leading industrial electrical installation and control panel manufacturing company, has been acquired by Chicago Switchboard, Inc.  FOCUS initiated this transaction and advised CES …

Bob Bicksler Joins FOCUS Investment Banking

Washington, DC, (June 9, 2023) – FOCUS Investment Banking, a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, announced today that Bob Bicksler has joined FOCUS as a Senior Advisor who will focus primarily on the photonics industry.

Mr. Bicksler is an experienced optics and photonics industry leader with …

FOCUS Investment Banking Represents The LABRADOR Group in its acquisition of Argyle

FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture and corporate finance services, announced today that the LABRADOR group, is a leading global communication firm specializing in corporate disclosure documents, headquartered in Paris, France, has acquired Argyle. FOCUS advised LABRADOR in this transaction.   

FOCUS Investment Banking Represents Metaltech Service Center, Inc. in its sale to Newbury Franklin Industrials

FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture and corporate finance services, announced today that Metaltech Service Center, Inc. (“Metaltech”), a hybrid steel service center and value-add processor headquartered in Houston, has been acquired by Newbury Franklin Industrials (”NFI”), a leading value-added manufacturer and supplier of consumable industrial components. FOCUS initiated this transaction and advised Metaltech throughout the process.