Valuation Archives

The internal combustion engine still has lots left in the tank

Giorgio Andonian - March 27th, 2023

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.

The Easiest Method for Choosing a Restaurant Franchise

Jim Sowers - March 20th, 2023

It is easy to understand the allure of restaurant franchising.

Business Services 2022 M&A Report

John W. Grady - February 16th, 2023

Business Services middle market mergers & acquisitions slowed in 2022, at least compared to 2021's record and probably unrepeatable volume.

FOCUS Managing Director Michael McGregor Releases a New Edition of his Book, Buy, Build, Fix, Sell

February 13th, 2023

Washington, DC, (February 13, 2023) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a leading national middle market investment banking firm providing M&A services, is pleased to announce that Michael McGregor, Managing Director, has released the second edition of his book, Buy, Build, Fix, Sell. The new edition, written to help tire & service dealers build better businesses, …

It’s a Mixed Outlook for Automotive Aftermarket M&A in 2023

Giorgio Andonian - February 6th, 2023

The amount of capital available on the sidelines to invest in private companies, however, has never been greater

2023 Business Services M&A Outlook – Cautiously Optimistic

John W. Grady - January 30th, 2023

The market for small-to-medium company mergers and acquisitions may be down in 2023, but it’s definitely not out.

White Paper: M&A Trends in the Booming Pet Industry

Leah White, Galen Pyle and Giorgio Andonian - January 23rd, 2023

The global pet industry has grown dramatically in recent years, despite the downturn in the world economy, driven by increased adoption rates, humanization trends among owners, and e-commerce penetration. The industry has proven to be largely recession-resistant while underlying trends support continued growth in the future, regardless of overall economic conditions.