Peer Groups: What’s the Value?
At FOCUS Investment Banking, 8 of the MSP platforms we’ve helped form—equivalent to 67%—originated as mergers of equals. In nearly all cases, the founding companies had strong ties built through peer group participation. These bundled deals consistently yield higher valuation multiples, stronger cultural alignment, and smoother post-close integration. In an interview with Dave Sobel, FOCUS Managing Director, Abraham Garver discusses the value in peer groups.