Dealmakers: Independent Sponsor Seeks to Acquire Companies of Aging Entrepreneurs Baby Boomers — defined as those born between 1946 and 1964 — are known for their strong work ethic and…
Dealmakers: Healthcare M&A Hiccups, Heartburn, High Stakes Investment Bank Lawrence Evans rides the roller coaster The focus of U.S. based investment banks is ever-changing based on market…
Dealmakers: When you Need Capital Creativity Not everyone is a visionary, but Jon Parker knew exactly where he wanted his company to go. As the co-founder…
Women in the Lower Middle Market As Women’s History Month draws to a close, 4 accomplished deal makers weigh in Women in M&A have come a…
Fueled by FirePower Canadian advisory and capital firm helps middle-market businesses survive, grow, and exit In 2010 Canadian Nick Wagner and his business…
The Lifecycle of a PE-Backed Company The lifecycle of an acquired platform company can be fascinating to watch, particularly if the acquirers are not in a…
Tuck-In Talent: 6 Years, 5 Platforms, 30 Add-Ons Without question it’s great to love what you do for a living, but it’s also fulfilling if what you do…
Promoting Growth (and camaraderie) Through an ESOP As a member of the wrestling and football teams in school, Bob Whalen quickly realized the value of collaboration —…
Target Practice: Finding the Right Buyer is Tricky Business There’s no doubt that the M&A landscape in the lower middle market has changed and is a vague resemblance of…