Insights, trends, and strategies for navigating M&A and growth in the middle market sector.
FOCUS Investment Banking Named a Top Industrial Industry M&A Advisor
FOCUS Investment Banking Named a Top Industrial Industry M&A ...
EVs: Opportunities Outweigh Challenges for Collision Repair Shops
As the automotive industry continues to shift towards electric vehicles (EVs), collision repair businesses have a significant opportunity to stand out by investing in the training and equipment necessary to repair EVs properly.
How to Operate a Successful Family Business
How to Operate a Successful Family Business Running ...
The internal combustion engine still has lots left in the tank
Internal combustion engines (ICEs) have been around for more than 100 years, and despite a surge of competition from electric vehicles (EVs), they are still highly relevant and will likely remain so for a long time to come.
Recession-Resistant Beauty Market Fuels M&A
While many consumer industries are bracing for a recession amid rising prices, the beauty business seems set to roll along nicely.
Is your business services firm ready for tougher times?
As the Federal Reserve continues to tighten monetary policy to try to control inflation, two things could happen.
FOCUS Managing Director Michael McGregor Releases a New Edition of his Book, Buy, Build, Fix, Sell
FOCUS Managing Director Michael McGregor Releases a New Edition ...
How private equity is consolidating the tire & service market
Private equity has been an important source of capital for businesses of all kinds seeking growth.
How the Founders of GCR Hit on a Winning Formula
The core principles that built the original GCR organization still resonate today
FOCUS Telecom U.S. Communications Service Provider Quarterly: Winter 2023 Report
After losing more than 25% in our fall report, the FOCUS Communications Service Provider Index (CSPI) turned things around and managed to deliver a three-month gain of 10.0%. This was better than the three-month gain for the S&P 500 of 7.1% and far superior to the 1.0% loss in the NASDAQ. Even so, the CSPI’s year-over-year performance remains dismal with a drop of 34.3%. This underperformed both the 19.4% loss in the S&P 500 as well as the 33.1% drop in the NASDAQ over the 12-month period. Sub sector multiples also dropped considerably compared to this time last year, falling from 2.7x revenue and 7.6x EBITDA a year ago to 2.2x revenue and 6.2x EBITDA currently.