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FOCUS Telecom U.S. Communications Service Provider Quarterly: Winter 2023 Report

FOCUS Telecom U.S. Communications Service Provider Quarterly: Winter 2023 Report

Richard Pierce2024-01-22T11:03:40+00:00January 23, 2023|Downloads, Industry Reports, Telecom Technologies & Services|

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.

Baby Products 2022 Trends

Baby Products 2022 Trends

Leah White2024-01-22T11:03:40+00:00January 17, 2023|Consumer, E-commerce, Industry Reports|

Middle market business fundamentals remain strong, although some companies are starting to show caution. Revenue growth and hiring have been robust, although companies continue to face challenges in finding skilled workers. There remains a strong appetite for quality deals as valuations have declined slightly. Private equity firms still have about $1 trillion of “dry powder” and appear impatient to put some of that to work. M&A volume moderated slightly in the second half of 2022 and appears unlikely to duplicate 2021’s record pace, but is on track for another strong year.

15 Ways to Increase Your Microelectronics Company’s Value Before an Exit: Part Three

15 Ways to Increase Your Microelectronics Company’s Value Before an Exit: Part Three

Paul Dickson2024-01-22T11:03:32+00:00January 9, 2023|Blogs, Electronics|

In our third installment, we discuss practices that can help increase your company’s value while also supporting an easier transaction process.

15 Ways to Increase Your Microelectronics Company’s Value Before an Exit: Part Two

15 Ways to Increase Your Microelectronics Company’s Value Before an Exit: Part Two

Paul Dickson2024-01-22T11:03:32+00:00January 4, 2023|Advanced Manufacturing, Blogs, Electronics|

In part two of our series, we dive into the importance of talent development, financial management, and supplier management.

The exit process begins long before you decide to retire

The exit process begins long before you decide to retire

John W. Grady2024-02-12T23:10:20+00:00December 1, 2022|Blogs, Business Consulting Services, Business Process Outsourcing|

Succession planning begins long before you decide to retire.

FOCUS Investment Banking Announces FOCUS Sale Preparation Advisory Service

FOCUS Investment Banking Announces FOCUS Sale Preparation Advisory Service

Kahla Cooper2024-02-12T23:33:00+00:00November 29, 2022|FOCUS Sale Preparation, Mergers & Acquisitions News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Divestitures|

FOCUS Investment Banking, a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, announced a new service offering – FOCUS Sale Preparation (FSP) Advisory Service. This service will help business owners get ready for a transaction. Jeb Connor has joined FOCUS as a Managing Director to lead this team.